The Community Engagement Ministry serves as a bridge between Union Grove and the wider community. Guided by our church’s core value of Empowering Community, this ministry increases the visibility of our church through outreach events, resource connections, and meaningful partnerships. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to live their best lives by making healthy spiritual, emotional, and physical decisions while extending the love of Christ beyond the church walls.
We create opportunities for people to encounter God and our church through community resource tables, health fairs, youth professional development days, and annual celebrations such as Juneteenth. Community Engagement also provides support directly to our church family with resources for housing, food, utilities, education, and more. Every interaction—whether at a community fair, a school partnership, or a church-hosted event—is an opportunity to plant seeds of hope and connection.
Through these efforts, we have witnessed lives transformed. One powerful testimony came during a resource fair where a young woman encountered our ministry. After being invited to visit Union Grove, she rededicated her life to Christ, and her entire family has since become active members of our church. To God Be the Glory!
Programs and Activities
Quarterly Community Conversations
Covering important topics such as Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, and Spiritual Wellness.
Community Resource Fairs
Offering resources, health screenings, and connections to local organizations.
Youth Professional Development Days
Quarterly sessions designed to prepare Columbus City School students for future success.
School Partnerships
Supporting Champion Middle School with events like Field Day and 6th Grade Orientation.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Freedom Day program with fellowship, learning, and community connection.
Community-Based Programming
Grant-funded programs for at-risk youth and restored citizens.
Family Support
Distributing new and gently used books, clothing, and shoes, plus special family outings such as trips to the Ohio Theater.
Get Involved
Contact Ministry Leaders. See below information.
There are many ways to serve with the Community Engagement Ministry.
Volunteers can:
Help gather items for fairs and events
Assist in planning and organizing programs
Serve during events at community tables or church activities
Research resources for families from home
Build partnerships by introducing community contacts to Union Grove
Support and Donation/Wish List:
We welcome financial gifts, in-kind donations, and practical items to strengthen this ministry. Current needs include:
A Cricut machine for creating bulletin board displays and resource table materials
Supplies for fairs and events (bags, giveaways, resource materials)
Donations of books, clothing, and shoes to share with families in need
Leadership
Minister Jennifer Jordan
Minister of Community Engagement
[email protected]
