“Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I Peter 4:10
Emmanuel is proud to partner with many community outreach and mission projects. We hope you will find a place to volunteer and offer your time and talents.
ROOM IN THE INN
Room in the Inn is a program in Memphis that sets up winter shelters for the homeless in our community through local churches, and Emmanuel is proud to be a participating congregation. Consider volunteering! Contact: jspear@emmanuelmemphis.org
SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Emmanuel Food Pantry
The Emmanuel Food Pantry provides groceries for people who have an immediate need for food. If you are interested in helping, please read more here.
Emmanuel Feeds is an annual spring event when the whole church comes together to package food from Meals of Hope to distribute through our Food Pantry and the Mid-South Food Bank.
Project 20/20
Project 20/20 is a mission headquartered at Emmanuel for 30+ years that distributes eyeglasses and sunglasses to people in need all over the world through mission teams. Volunteers serve most Thursdays 10am- Noon. Contact: info@project2020.org
Emmanuel Bakes
Fellowship and Cooking come together in service! Each month we bake a variety of goodies to share with our community: Fire and Police stations, AA groups, Room in the Inn, Rachel’s Kids Kitchen to name a few.
AA / Al-Anon/ DBSA Recovery Ministry Groups
12 step recovery groups for alcoholics and family and friends. Check the calendar for days and times HERE.
Golden Cross Senior Ministries
Within the embrace of Wesley Living affordable housing retirement communities, approximately 2,200 vibrant seniors have found their haven of comfort and companionship. Our cherished residents, with an average age of 74, have brought a wealth of life experiences, wisdom, and stories to share.
Project Transformation
As a PT partner church, we support the 3 C’s each summer, providing meals and reading 1-on-1 with children. Learn More
- College-age young adults invest in the lives of children while cultivating intentional community, exploring their vocation, and developing as servant leaders.
- Children improve their literacy and social-emotional and spiritual development through participating in high-quality, out-of-school time programs led by young adults.
- Churches host our out-of-school time programs, building relationships with their neighbors.
United Methodist Neighborhood Center
The UMNC-M, a partnership of churches and neighbors, was founded in 1907 and has been dedicated to serving one another in Christian love for over 100 years.
UMNC-M is committed to compassionate service to all God’s children, providing education, child care, social services and spiritual development in a loving atmosphere. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, they are chartered by the State of Tennessee, and connected to the United Methodist Church TWK Annual Conference and the Metro District.
La Mission A Mexico
For many years, Emmanuel has been sending youth and young adults on mission trips to Casa Hogar Benito Juarez Orphanage and school in Reynosa, Mexico, to help with the children’s home. To help with their current needs, please click here for Casa Hogar’s Amazon wishlist.
Our next trip is scheduled for July 2026.