Serve Local
Led by Rachele Gilmore, our Director of Community Life, our serving ministries move from "hand out" programs, through "hands on" ministry, into "hand-in-hand" relationships. When we embrace friendship and mutuality over transaction - especially with those unlike ourselves - God transforms lives, heals brokenness, and opens our eyes to the beauty around us. Discover some of the ways we Hand Out, puts Hands On, and seek to be Hand-in-Hand!
If you want more information on how to get involved, email Rachele, or if you want to receive our weekly outreach newsletter The Roots & Rays Rundown, click on the corresponding button below.
Roots & Rays Service Challenge
Our 2026 Roots & Rays Service Challenge begins on February 18 and runs through Holy Week. Take the challenge and help us give back to our community in as many ways as possible over the course of the month! Use the sign-ups below to get involved.
Food Bank of Delaware
We are partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware for a Lenten Food Drive from February 22 through March 22. Donations will help support families across our region.
We also have a regular volunteer session at the Newark Campus. Register through the Volunteer Hub to serve. Questions? Email Lois Galinat at
Volunteer Sessions (Newark Volunteer Room)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 — 10 AM–12 PM (Morning)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 — 1 PM–3 PM (Afternoon)
Thursday, March 19, 2026 — 6 PM–8 PM (Evening)
Location: 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702
Friendship House
Friendship House of Delaware offers practical support and community for neighbors experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. Here are a few ways to get involved through our church.
Monthly Meal for Epiphany House: Sign up to make a meal and/or deliver it to Epiphany House (monthly).
Clothing Bank: You can also drop off clothing for the Friendship House Clothing Bank in Founders Hall at any time.
Hot Lunch at the Downtown Empowerment Center (2026 Service Challenge): Help provide food (and you can also sign up to serve).
Date: Thursday, March 12
Go Bags for Friendship House (2026 Service Challenge): Sign up for an item to bring in for donation.
Please bring all donation items to Founders Hall by Sunday, March 1.
Table of Plenty
Table of Plenty is the principal nonprofit ministry of the Millcreek Outreach Partnership in the Wilmington, Delaware area. They offer a large clothing closet and emergency food assistance to families and individuals in need in our local area.
Here are a few ways to get involved through our church:
Food and essentials donations: Bring in donations to Founders Hall throughout the year using the list of needed items below.
Easter Meals: Help us provide Easter Meal Bags for TOP families by bringing in a bag of Easter Candy or a dozen eggs, packing meals with us on Maundy Thursday, or help handout meals on Good Friday.
Meeting Ground
Founded in 1981, Meeting Ground is a nonprofit organization designed to respond to the needs of unsheltered in Cecil County, Maryland and surrounding areas.
Here are the ways to get involved through our church:
Seasonal Collections: We hold seasonal collections for items that are in high demand for Meeting Ground clients.
Meeting Ground Chili Meal (2026 Service Challenge): Bring in food items to provide a hot meal for clients during our Service Challenge. Use the button below to sign up.
Humane Animal Partners
Humane Animal Partners' mission is to connect people with animals, build strong relationships to better the community, and prevent cruelty to animals. These pillars are brought to life through programs that provide shelter and adoption for unwanted and homeless pets, reduce pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter, and enable pet retention by providing low-cost veterinary services, free community pet food pantries, and more.
Here are the ways to get involved through our church:
Volunteer at HAP: A group from RCCPC volunteers quarterly at HAP's Wilmington location.
March 14 Volunteer Session (2026 Service Challenge): 9:30-11:30 AM. Click button below to sign up.
Year round collections: Bring in donations of blankets, towels, cat and dog food and treats into Founders Hall.
Interested in volunteering? Contact Diane Freed at
