Winter

25 Winter Outreach Ideas

This winter and holiday season, try these 25 idea starters to reach your community in creative ways.

Try This!: Winter Christian Outreach Ideas, Open Dinner Invitations at Easter and more

Embrace the spirit of Lent by fostering unity in your church. Find creative ways to connect ministries, reconcile relationships, and serve your community with these winter Christian outreach ideas.

Honoring Veterans, National Brownie Day, and More

Consider these seasonal ideas for your church to be intentional in the community, with the church body, and in best practices.

Try This: Go Christmas Caroling

Caroling may be an old practice, but no one seems to do it anymore—change that!

Try This: Kick Your Annual Live Nativity Up a Notch

Include live animals, a first-century Jerusalem marketplace, costumed townspeople, camel rides for kids and hot drinks for all

Offering Free Valentine’s Day Weddings: Celebration Church in Ohio

Give interested couples the chance to wed with little or no cost.

Giving Roses to Nursing Home Residents on Valentine’s Day: Apostolic Church in Arkansas

Become a “Community Cupid” and make a difference in the lives of older adults.

Try This: Participate in the MLK Day of Service, Jan. 18, 2016

Commemorate the national holiday by serving your community.

California Church Celebrates Christmas With Refugees

Help people relocated to the United States adjust to a new culture during the holidays.

North Carolina Church Offers Free Family Christmas Portraits to the Needy

Hold an event featuring free Christmas photo shoots and additional aid for the less fortunate.

Try This: Participate in the Local Christmas Parade

Join the festivities and build awareness of your church.