Local Outreach

Youth

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. (1 John 3:18)

We seek to live out the love of Christ by serving and witnessing to our community in Brookhaven, Atlanta. Join us in sharing the Good News and doing good works that glorify God!

Get Involved

Backpack Buddies. Help supply schoolchildren with food for the weekend! Each month we collect and pack individually packaged, non-perishable items for students at local elementary schools. Contact Eleanor Flanagan to sign up for a volunteer slot. Donations of food or funds are welcome (just $5 feeds a child for the whole weekend).

  • Location: 1st Floor, Dining Room
  • Time: Thursdays 10 a.m.
  • Contact: Eleanor Flanagan, Administrator

ESL. Help English as a Second Language students develop English skills by facilitating discussions and games. No Spanish ability is required, and new teachers are always welcome!

  • Location: 2nd Floor, Library and Room 204
  • Time: Wednesdays 7-8 p.m.
  • Contact: Sheila de la Cruz

Easter Egg Hunt. Every year, families rush to Skyland’s front, back and side yards to participate in one of the largest Easter egg hunts in the neighborhood. Volunteers are needed to hide eggs, greet visitors, prepare food and plan children’s activities.

  • Location: Skyland grounds
  • Time: Saturday before Easter Sunday
  • Contact: Margie Morgan, Evangelism Chair

Blessings Yard Sale. Our community yard sale raises money for Missions and Evangelism projects. Help out by donating gently used housewares, furniture, tools and clothing, sorting donations and staffing the sale.

  • Location: Skyland parking lot
  • Time: Varies
  • Contact: Margie Morgan, Evangelism Chair

Fall Fest. Our annual fall festival invites our neighbors to play, eat and enjoy family-friendly fun with us! Come help with setup, cleanup and children’s activities.

  • Location: Skyland parking lot
  • Time: Fall
  • Contact: Margie Morgan, Evangelism Chair
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