Local churches across North Carolina are gearing up to serve their neighbors during ServeNC Week, Aug. 1-8. Churches mobilize to meet practical needs and share the gospel through acts of service. How will your church ‘ServeNC’ this summer?
North Carolina Baptist churches are again making plans to step into their communities with the love of Christ during ServeNC Week, Aug. 1-8.
ServeNC Week is an opportunity for every N.C. Baptist church to love its community in Jesus’ name through service projects. Every church serves every community — through any project, any day.
The annual emphasis, which launched in 2024, invites local churches to serve their neighbors in tangible, practical ways, from assisting schools and feeding first responders to building ramps and hosting neighborhood events. The statewide movement sees churches on mission together, serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Last year, about 500 N.C. Baptist churches participated in ServeNC Week, with many completing projects throughout the summer.
Fourteen churches in the Cabarrus Association partnered together for a back-to-school event on Aug. 2. Volunteers gave more than 400 backpacks to students and shared the gospel with those who came. At least 20 individuals responded and put their faith in Jesus.
Every church played a different role, from providing resources and supplies to praying with people. Bilingual members connected with Spanish-speaking families.
As school districts prepared for a new academic year, many churches focused on supporting local schools. Oak Community Church in Garner served East Garner Magnet Middle School, where they met on Sunday mornings.
“We were able to do a lot to beautify their campus ahead of the next school year,” said Pastor Grayson Furlough. “Even a couple of the staff, including one vice principal, got involved. Our desire is to be more than renters and to be a blessing where God has planted us.”
Midway Baptist Church in Columbus completed five projects during ServeNC Week, including helping teachers at Polk Central Elementary set up their classrooms, providing lunch for staff and praying with educators at Tryon Elementary School.
ServeNC Week encourages volunteers of all ages to serve together.
Preschoolers through fifth graders have helped pack bags of nonperishable food items. Students have helped build a ramp and complete yard work at the home of a church member.
ServeNC Week also opens doors to build on ministry that’s already happening year-round. In 2025, Blaise Baptist Church in Mocksville mobilized about 126 volunteers to participate in 17 events. New participants joined regular volunteers, offering more people a window into service that can continue beyond ServeNC Week.
Churches partner with local ministries and organizations already meeting needs in their communities. Projects range from providing meals and hosting clothing closets to offering free laundry services, supporting pregnancy centers and assisting elderly residents.
Churches can participate in ServeNC Week in whatever way they are best equipped to meet existing needs in their local context.
Resources, including T-shirts and project ideas, are available at servenc.com. Order your ServeNC T-shirts today to ensure delivery before August. T-shirts are available in both English and Spanish.
Commit your church to being on mission together and displaying the gospel during the week of Aug. 1-8, 2026. Sign your church up today at servenc.com.
