Get Involved in Service & Outreach at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

There’s a Place for You

Get Involved in Service & Outreach

Make a Difference with Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

You do not have to do everything to make a difference.

At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we believe every person can serve in meaningful ways.

Whether you have time, skills, donations, encouragement, or simply a willing heart, there is a place for you to help.

Together we can bring hope to Pleasant Grove, western Birmingham, Jefferson County, and beyond.
 

Click to see our calendar of events.

Ways to Serve

Give Needed Items

Help meet practical needs through donations such as:

  • Food pantry / Blessing Box items
  • Hygiene products
  • School supplies
  • Clothing
  • Baby items
  • Seasonal needs
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    Faith in Action
    Meeting needs and loving neighbors.

Volunteer Your Time

Serve through hands-on ministries such as:

  • Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church outreach events
  • Making Mats for the Homeless
  • Organizing donations
  • Hospitality
  • Event help
  • Community support projects
  • Hands at Work, Hearts in Service Creating sleeping mats for neighbors in need.

    Compassion You Can See
    Practical help created through teamwork and love

Use Your Skills

Do you enjoy:

  • Organizing?
  • Teaching?
  • Fixing things?
  • Encouraging others?
  • Cooking?
  • Crafting?
  • Leading?
  • Praying?

Your gifts can bless others.

Pray for Others

Prayer is powerful ministry.

Join us in praying for neighbors in need, families in crisis, church outreach efforts, and our community.

Current Opportunities

Making Mats for the Homeless

1st Thursday – 6:30 PM
3rd Friday – 12:30 PM

Help flatten bags, cut strips, make plarn, crochet mats, or encourage others.
 
Love Woven Into Every MatA practical gift made with care and kindness.

Love Woven Into Every Mat
A practical gift made with care and kindness.

Serving With Our HandsEach mat is a reminder that someone cares.


Each mat is a reminder that someone cares.

Blessing Box Support

Blessing BoxTake what you need. Leave what you can. Share God’s lov

Blessing Box
Take what you need. Leave what you can. Share God’s love

Blessing Box & Little Library Location

The Blessing Box and Little Library are located together on the church property at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near the back parking lot, to the right of the Family Life Center, beside the trees.

They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.

Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.

A Small Box With Big ImpactFood, essentials, and hope for neighbors in need.

A Small Box With Big Impact
Food, essentials, and hope for neighbors in need.

Restock food and hygiene items for neighbors in need.

Little Library Support

Donate books for children, youth, and adults.
Little LibraryTake a book. Share a book. Grow through reading.

Little Library
Take a book. Share a book. Grow through reading.

Blessing Box & Little Library Location

The Blessing Box and Little Library are located together on the church property at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near the back parking lot, to the right of the Family Life Center, beside the trees.

They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.

Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.

Who Can Serve?

Everyone.

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students
  • Seniors
  • First-time volunteers

You do not need experience to begin.

Start Small

Even one hour, one bag of donations, one prayer, one act of kindness can matter greatly.

Small faithfulness changes lives.

Ready to Help?

We would love to connect you with the right opportunity.

Please contact the church office or speak with a ministry leader.

Worship With Us

Sunday School – 9:30 AM

Worship – 10:30 AM

Come and See what God is doing at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

 

Get Involved:

Blessing Box & Little Library

Simple ways to serve our neighbors year-round.

Collections & Donations

See current needs and ways to give under Service and Outreach

Ongoing Ministries

Discover ministries where you can volunteer and serve by going to the Service and Outreach Page.
 
Click here if you are looking for Volunteer Opportunities.
 

Happening Now

View current service opportunities and upcoming events
Also check out our Calendar of Events page.