WELCOME to Serve the City Derby. Thanks for visiting us - we hope you'll want to find out more….and get involved!
What is Serve the City? The founders of Serve the City describe it as "A movement of volunteers serving cities in practical ways & inspiring people to be givers in this world. We believe that many people doing small things together can make a big difference in our world." So really - it's about doing random acts of kindness that will bless others…and bless our city!
Does it only happen in Derby? Not at all! Serve the City began in Belgium in 2005 and is now active or starting in 74 cities around the world. It's exciting to be part of a worldwide movement - many drops of water make up an ocean!- but so far it only happens in Derby in England!
Who can get involved? Anyone! Serve the City was started by Christians, and there are lots of Christians involved. But there are people of all faiths and no faith too - the only thing you need is a desire to roll up your sleeves, serve the city, and help make the world a better place.
Tell me more…. How do I get involved?
Click on 'Events' to find out more about past Serve the City Events, and our exciting plans for Christmas 2010. It's not too late to get involved!
What is Serve the City? The founders of Serve the City describe it as "A movement of volunteers serving cities in practical ways & inspiring people to be givers in this world. We believe that many people doing small things together can make a big difference in our world." So really - it's about doing random acts of kindness that will bless others…and bless our city!
Does it only happen in Derby? Not at all! Serve the City began in Belgium in 2005 and is now active or starting in 74 cities around the world. It's exciting to be part of a worldwide movement - many drops of water make up an ocean!- but so far it only happens in Derby in England!
Who can get involved? Anyone! Serve the City was started by Christians, and there are lots of Christians involved. But there are people of all faiths and no faith too - the only thing you need is a desire to roll up your sleeves, serve the city, and help make the world a better place.
Tell me more…. How do I get involved?
Click on 'Events' to find out more about past Serve the City Events, and our exciting plans for Christmas 2010. It's not too late to get involved!
Want to get involved?
Be part of something really special and give something back to our world this year.
Be part of something really special and give something back to our world this year.
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Christmas lunch on Jesus
Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd December
Last year we provided 150 boxes - this year we hope to provide 500. Please help us to make a difference this Christmas.
Click here to find out more.
Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd December
Last year we provided 150 boxes - this year we hope to provide 500. Please help us to make a difference this Christmas.
Click here to find out more.
Manifesto
There's a line in every city that separates the rich from the poor, the strong from the weak, the haves from the have-nots. It's a street, the train tracks, the river, a sidewalk.
On one side there is safety, on the other there is danger. On one side there is security, on the other, fear. On one side kids go to college, work pays well, needs are hidden behind drawn curtains and consumable goods. On the other life is pretty raw.
It's time to cross the line.
Serve the City mobilizes volunteers to show kindness in practical ways to people in need. We partner with homeless shelters, refugee centres, orphanages, and other associations, and invite volunteers to offer practical help and support.
Serve the City projects are often simple:sports, music, arts and crafts,language courses, games with children, serving food, and cutting hair.We are the connection between the good intentions of people who could serve and a meaningful opportunity to do so.
And that's where it starts. We cross the line from where we are and serve. But that's not where it stops. The dream of Serve the City is everyone serving. As quickly as possible we invite those we have served to join us in serving the next time.
Serve the City is for everyone. It's a revolution, a serving revolution. And it's going to change the world. We know them by their needs. What if we knew them by name?
Cross the line.
Serve the City.
There's a line in every city that separates the rich from the poor, the strong from the weak, the haves from the have-nots. It's a street, the train tracks, the river, a sidewalk.
On one side there is safety, on the other there is danger. On one side there is security, on the other, fear. On one side kids go to college, work pays well, needs are hidden behind drawn curtains and consumable goods. On the other life is pretty raw.
It's time to cross the line.
Serve the City mobilizes volunteers to show kindness in practical ways to people in need. We partner with homeless shelters, refugee centres, orphanages, and other associations, and invite volunteers to offer practical help and support.
Serve the City projects are often simple:sports, music, arts and crafts,language courses, games with children, serving food, and cutting hair.We are the connection between the good intentions of people who could serve and a meaningful opportunity to do so.
And that's where it starts. We cross the line from where we are and serve. But that's not where it stops. The dream of Serve the City is everyone serving. As quickly as possible we invite those we have served to join us in serving the next time.
Serve the City is for everyone. It's a revolution, a serving revolution. And it's going to change the world. We know them by their needs. What if we knew them by name?
Cross the line.
Serve the City.
Serve the City Derby is grateful for the support of the Church Urban Fund.
