Saturday, August 9


Connect Day

Be the Church—Out in the Community

Two men working together on a construction project outside, wearing bright green shirts, with one holding a piece of wood.

Connect Day is Northminster’s annual all-church serve day. It’s one day where we all show up to serve our neighbors with paintbrushes, shovels, prayers, and love. From small kids to lifelong members—there’s a place for everyone.

We partner with local organizations, including our anchor partner, Finneytown School District, to meet real needs and make a visible difference.

“Connect Day has truly become a community-wide event. With help from Northminster and others, we’ve been able to refresh our campuses in ways we couldn’t do alone.”
— Grant Anderson, Director of Business Operations, Finneytown Schools

Group of people gathered inside a church or auditorium, all wearing matching green T-shirts with the word 'CONNECT 2024' printed on them, posing for a group photo.
A man in a bright green shirt with a church logo writing on a ceiling in an indoor space.
Group of people wearing bright green T-shirts with 'Northminster Church' logo, sitting at tables in a community gathering or event.
Group of four people standing indoors, smiling, with three wearing bright green 'CONNECT 2024' shirts and one in a black 'Camp' shirt, some with paint and tools, suggesting they are participating in a community or volunteer event.
A woman with glasses on her chest wearing a green shirt looking at clothes on a rack in a gathering with other people in the background.
Two men, both wearing beige hats and green T-shirts, are crouched down outdoors among plants, closely examining or working on the plants. One man has a name tag that reads "Harry Stone."

FAQs & Details

Have questions? We’ve got answers!

  • This year, Northminster will be building relationships and making a tangible difference by serving with these incredible community partners:

    • Finneytown Schools

    • Journey to Hope

    • Powel Crosley YMCA

    • Re-Threads

    • Springfield Township

    • Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center

    • Northminster Preschool

    Each site offers a unique opportunity to show up with love, lend a hand, and be the Church outside our walls.

  • We’ll kick things off at 8:00 AM at Northminster.
    Here’s how the day flows:

    • Light breakfast, prayer, and group photo at church

    • Head to project sites around 8:30 AM

    • Return to Northminster at 12:00 PM

    • Enjoy lunch and a celebration together until 1:30 PM

    We promise: it’ll be a morning well spent—and you’ll leave full in all the best ways.

  • Whatever your age, ability, or energy level—there’s a place for you.

    We’ve got a wide range of projects, including:

    • Outdoor yard work and landscaping

    • Indoor cleaning and organizing

    • Painting and light maintenance

    • Baking and food prep

    • Clerical help and clothing sorting

    • Focused prayer and encouragement

    Got little ones? No problem—many projects are perfect for families serving side-by-side.

  • Dress to move and get a little messy. Think:

    • T-shirt (we’ll give you one if you sign up early!)

    • Shorts or pants you can work in

    • Comfortable shoes or sneakers

    Don’t forget sunscreen, a water bottle, and a servant’s heart.

  • Most tools and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring work gloves, sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, or anything else that helps you work comfortably. If your site leader requests a specific item, they’ll let you know ahead of time.

  • Connect Day is designed for all ages, and many projects are family-friendly. However, there is no formal childcare at the church during work time. If you’re unsure about a project’s fit for your kids, we’ll help you find one that works.

  • Connect Day is a chance to live out our mission—to share the love of Christ with our neighbors in practical, meaningful ways. It’s not just about the work—it’s about building relationships, meeting needs, and being a church that shows up.

Still have questions?

Portrait of an older man with glasses, wearing a light pink collared shirt, against a gray background.
Two children wearing green shirts and hats working in a garden, planting soil into a wheelbarrow.
A man with gray hair and sunglasses wearing a bright green T-shirt with the words 'CONNECT 2024' and a name tag that says 'David Adison'. He appears to be participating in an outdoor event on a sunny day, with two other similar green-shirted individuals in the background, holding shovels, in a grassy area with trees.

Let’s show our neighbors that the church is here—for them.

Join us on August 9 for Connect Day 2025.

A man in a bright green shirt with a church logo is painting a section of a cinder block wall near the ceiling.
Four people standing together, smiling, with two wearing bright green shirts that say 'CONNECT 2024' and one wearing a black shirt with a logo. They are in a room with plain walls, possibly participating in a group event or community service.