Serve Our Community
Jesus Christ sent His followers into surrounding communities and around the world to share His message. As a church, we are committed to living out this mission by offering a variety of opportunities throughout the year to serve our greater community and reflect the love of Christ in tangible ways. Whether you’re part of a small group wanting to serve together, a family eager to make a meaningful impact, or an individual looking to join others in purposeful service, there’s a place for you here. Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can live your life on mission.
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Monthly Serve Opportunity
HOUSE OF REFUGE SERVE DAY
October 27th | 2:00-6:30pm
Join us at House of Refuge Sunnyslope as we help organize and prepare food boxes and freezer meals, and distribute them to residents. Please wear close-toed shoes. On the registration form below, mark MONTHLY SERVE OPPORTUNITY when you see the boxes of where you want to serve.
FRIENDS FOR DINNER
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PARTNERSHIP
This November, we have the opportunity to partner with International Students Inc by connecting with a current international student attending ASU, and introducing them to the love of Jesus. Help us bring the "far" near as we pursue our mission to reach people here, near and far. These students are coming from many different cultures and religious backgrounds, and this is our chance to love them well and share the hope we have in Christ. You can invite them to your home for dinner over the Thanksgiving season, go out for a casual lunch, or even just meet up for coffee!
To be matched with a student, fill out this simple form that helps ISI find the best fit for each student and your family:
Local Serving Opportunities
Christian Family Care
Christian Family Care strengthens families and serves at-risk children in the name of Jesus Christ through adoption, foster care, respite care for foster parents. Serving opportunities include volunteering to help with day to day office duties, foster child mentoring or helping at the CFC Thrift store located at 3121 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032.
To learn more about foster care or becoming a foster parent in Arizona, check out these orientation videos by the State of Arizona about the foster care process.
Reigning Grace Ranch
Reigning Grace Ranch utilizes dozens of rescued and rehabilitated horses to empower children and teens who may be struggling with life issues such as divorce, low self-esteem, eating disorders, high functioning autism and MMR in a loving, safe environment. It is a unique place of tranquility, hope and refuge located on 15-acres near Rio Verde. Their mission of "Redemption, Strength, and Discovery" is fully realized through their volunteer mentorship programs.
House of Refuge Sunnyslope
House of Refuge Sunnyslope (including House of Hope and House of Promise) provides a safe and sober transitional living environment while individuals are restored through God’s presence in their life, full-time work, and fellowship with others. Serving opportunities include volunteering as a mentor or bible study facilitator, provide childcare help or kitchen help, or assist with maintenance/cleaning.
Harvest Compassion Center
Harvest Compassion Center's mission is to provide food and clothing in a hope-filled environment to the underserved in the greater Phoenix area. Their center in North Phoenix provides opportunities to serve in stocking shelves, greeting guests, helping them shop, and keeping the store clean and tidy.
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix Rescue Mission provides hope, healing, and new beginnings for those in our community struggling with homelessness, addiction, and trauma. Join us as we staff the farmers market for low-income families, serve lunch (cafeteria style) to 250 people in need, attend a worship service hosted by the Highlands worship team or ride out on the streets of inner-city Phoenix to deliver sack lunches.
Choices Pregnancy Center (CPC)
Choices Pregnancy Centers have served women and men in the Greater Phoenix area for over 35 years offering compassionate and confidential care to those facing unplanned pregnancies. Compelled by the love of Jesus, CPC offers life-affirming choices that are consistent with biblical values and do not provide or refer for abortion. Medical services and education are funded entirely by generous donor gifts, and there are serving opportunities available for volunteers.
Foothills Food Bank
The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provide food, referral information, and financial assistance to over 600 families and individuals. Located in Cave Creek AZ, the food bank boundaries have expanded to cover Black Canyon City to the north, I-17 to the west, Pinnacle Peak Road to the south, and Rio Verde to the east. Serving opportunities include volunteering to help sort and pack food when it is delivered. Assisting individuals in the food pick-up area.
Serving Opportunity: Foothills Food Bank is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can assist in food pick-ups and drop-offs at various locations. Morning and afternoon driving shifts are available.
Donate Food
Donate food and dry goods at Highlands Church to help those who can't put food on their table during this time. See a list of current needs. Items donated to the church will go to serve our community and local ministry partners. Drop off donated non-perishable food and care items at the Highlands Church Office Mon-Thurs from 9:00am-4:00pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Bishop at .