Day of Service

November 14th, 2026!

27 years ago, a vision was born.
What started as a humble effort has grown into something extraordinary—over a quarter century of love, compassion, and action. This year, we proudly celebrate Day of Service under the theme “One Day. One Purpose. Together.”, and we invite you to be part of this incredible day by signing up to volunteer.

Saturday, November 14th
9:00AM – 4:00PM: Service Projects
5:00 – 8:00PM: Celebration Dinner

Signing Up to Volunteer! Having trouble with Service Central? The simplest way to sign up is through the Better Impact app, or let Amy in the office know what you want to volunteer for and she’ll sign you up!

Sign Up To Volunteer Here!

Service Projects

  • Prepare Breakfast at Cor Unum: Help us prepare breakfast for our neighbors in Lawrence. Perfect for early birds. David Strong leading.
      • 5:30AM-9:00AM
  • Serve Breakfast at Lazarus House: Bring pancake mix to flip cakes on the griddle or bring prepared egg/French toast casseroles to warm up. Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:30 to approximately 50 people.
      • 7:45AM-9:45AM
  • Habitat for Humanity: Join South Church in Hamilton, MA for a day of building. No experience needed. Age 18 and older (16 with guardian). Ellen Arvidson leading.
      • 8:30-3:00PM
  • AVIS Clean Up: Be a part of conserving our wild spaces in Andover! We will clear invasive plants and plant native ones! Please carpool. Gary Gearin leading.
      • 9:00AM-12:00PM
  • Care Packages for Our Community: Assemble care packages for church members who would really appreciate and need the love light shone on them. All ages welcome, perfect for those that don’t want to push a wheel barrow or climb a ladder. Robin Murray leading.
    • 9:00-12:00PM
    • Just show up—no sign up needed!
  • Giving Garden – Seasonal Work: We’ll roll up and put away irrigation lines, clean and stow tools and bins, cover beds and much more. All are welcome, 12 and under with adult supervision. Emily Strong leading.
      • 9:00-12:00PM
  • Singing at Senior Living Communities: Our group will sing at communities which provide assisted living and memory support. All ages with adult supervision for children under the age of 10. Betsy Hopkins leading.
      • 9:00-12:00PM
      • 1:30-3:30PM
  • Food Drive at North Andover Stop & Shop: We are holding a food drive at the North Andover Stop & Shop for Neighbors in Need, which has been impacted by increased cost of groceries and reduced supply from Greater Boston Food Bank. Help bridge the gap in the supply of food for our neighbors! Chris Dunn leading.
      • 9:00-12:00PM
      • 12:00-3:00PM
  • Destination Imagination: Assemble Instant Challenge kits for Andover-based teams to use. Perfect for middle-school age and up, to ensure kits are assembled correctly and carefully. Maureen Johnson leading.
    • 9:00-12:00PM
    • Just show up—no sign up needed!
  • Andover Department of Conservation: Remove invasive species from the entrance to Doyle Link on Route-133 near West Parish cemetery. Chris Dunn leading.
    • 9:00-12:00PM
    • Just show up—no sign up needed!
  • ABC House Fall Projects: Join us for leaf raking, yard clean up, and small indoor projects at ABC House, 134 Main Street, Andover. All ages welcome; children should be accompanied by an adult.
      • 9:30-12:00PM
  • Lazarus House Fundraising Gala Set Up: Help set up for the Lazarus House Gala at the Andover Country Club.
      • 9:30-12:00PM
  • Lazarus House Family Shelter Dinner: Bring ingredients to make a dinner and dessert to serve 19 people, along with some kitchen clean up if time allows.
      • 9:30-12:00PM prep dinner and dessert
  • Community Giving Tree: Help sort clothing and package diapers for our neighbors. Recipients are directed here from social services agencies in their time of need. Karen Bacchi leading.
      • 9:30-11:30AM
  • Lazarus House – Soup Kitchen deep clean: Help brighten the serving area by cleaning chairs, tables, windows and baseboards before lunch starts at 11:30.. Cindy Ozirzky leading.
      • 9:45-11:15AM

Thanksgiving Share-A-Meal

Drop off your donation of non-perishable holiday food and Market Basket gift cards for our annual Thanksgiving Share-A-Meal collection for Neighbors In Need!

  • Monday through Thursday, 9AM-5PM, Nov. 1st through 12th (bins inside by office and sanctuary)
  • Sat., Nov. 14th, 9AM-8PM (bins inside by office and sanctuary)
  • Sun., Nov. 15th from 11AM-2PM drive through and pop your trunk
Make a Cash Donation to NIN
Send Food Donations

Autumn Supper RSVP or Volunteer

Let’s gather at the end of the Day of Service to enjoy fellowship together reflecting on the day, sharing stories, eating dinner, and watching an assembly of photos from the day. Mac and cheese, nuggets, salads, corn bread, ham, beans and a well-deserved yummy dessert will round out your day. Vegetarian and gluten-free options provided.

RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Want to help? Click the button below or email Amy and Al.

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