Donation Drive for EACM
2025-08-24 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Help us stock the pantry for Eastern Area Community Ministries! You can drop off donations in the Outreach Closet by the church office on Sunday, Aug. 24th from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Please donate ONLY the following items:

Pasta sauce
Potatoes (can, box, or pouch)
Dried beans
Mac and Cheese
Size 5 diapers
3-4T pullups
Laundry detergent

Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Middletown Family Fun Festival
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06
Join Us at the Middletown Family Fun Festival – Sept. 5 & 6!
Be part of the 53rd annual Middletown Family Fun Festival on Main Street—a weekend filled with games, live music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Middletown Christian Church will have its own booth, and we need friendly volunteers to help make it a success! This is a wonderful chance to connect with our neighbors, share information about MCC, and hand out fun giveaways.
Volunteer Roles:

All shifts: Greet festival visitors, share MCC info, and distribute freebies.
Opening shifts: Help with booth setup.
Closing shifts: Assist with booth tear down.

Set Up/Tear Down Details: Volunteers should be able to help assemble a 10×10 canopy tent and lift/move equipment.
If possible, please wear a Middletown shirt to show your MCC spirit!
Sign up here to volunteer!

Louisville Pride Festival Booth
2025-09-06 10:30 - 17:00
Middletown Christian Church will have a booth at the Louisville Pride Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6th from 11 AM-5 PM. Volunteers will staff the booth for one hour time slots. Volunteers are a friendly, welcoming presence for festival attendees, providing info about Middletown and giving out freebies. Festival takes place on Bardstown Rd.
Please wear a Middletown t-shirt if possible. If not, wear something rainbow or with a positive message.
Contact: Rachel Freeny, rfreeny@middletownchristian.org
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AABA728A3FD0-louisville#/

Cookout at Hope Village
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00
Join us as we spend time with our friends at the Hope Village. We will spend time playing games with the residents and grilling out. We need someone to be in charge of the grill, so if you are a secret grill master please let Corey Miller know.
Address: 212 East College Street
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Hand in Hand Work Day
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a hands-on afternoon of giving back with Hand in Hand Ministries! We’ll be teaming up to help local homeowners through light construction projects—think painting, repairs, and more. No experience needed—just bring your energy, a willingness to help, and maybe a hammer or two
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Food Distribution with Hope Rescued
2025-10-08 10:00 - 13:00
Help set up and distribute food at Hope Rescued’s weekly free food market on Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 10 AM-1 PM.
Sign up below.
Location: 2833 Garfield Ave
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Food Distribution with Hope Rescued
2025-11-05 10:00 - 13:00
Help set up and distribute food at Hope Rescued’s weekly free food market on Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 10 AM-1 PM.
Sign up below.
Location: 2833 Garfield Ave
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Build A Bed: Prep Day
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00
Join us as we prepare for our annual build with Build a Bed. We will be cutting, sanding, and carrying wood. We will also be setting up the gym.
Sign up below.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Thanksgiving Bag Drive
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-20
This year’s Thanksgiving Bag Drive with Eastern Area Community Ministries is more important than ever for families in need of food in our community. Using the list below, fill a bag with food and then drop it off at the church on Sunday, Nov. 16, during services or Mon-Thurs at 10 am-2 pm. Please donate ONLY the items on the list.

$25 Kroger Card for perishable food items
Instant mashed potatoes
4 cans of vegetables
Packaged or canned gravy
Boxed stuffing mix
4 cans of fruit
Cranberry Sauce
Pie Filling/Crust or Cake Mix/Frosting
Tea/Lemonade (boxed or powder only)

Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Build A Bed: Build Day
2025-11-16 12:15 - 16:00
We’re excited to once again partner with Build A Bed to build 30 beds for JCPS students in need. We’ll kick off in the MCC gym on Sunday, Nov. 16th, at 12:15 p.m. with lunch and the build directly afterward. This is an all ages event: kids are invited to sign up for the bed slat writing team!
Please use the sign up form below to participate in this year’s build.

Thanksgiving Bag Distribution
2025-11-22 09:00 - 11:30
Help distribute Thanksgiving Bags on Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 9 AM-11:30 AM in the MCC parking lot. Volunteers will give bags to cars and help with traffic control. Sign up using the form below.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Food Distribution with Hope Rescued
2025-12-10 10:00 - 13:00
Help set up and distribute food at Hope Rescued’s weekly free food market on Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 10 AM-1 PM.
Sign up below.
Location: 2833 Garfield Ave
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Warm Winter Donation Drive
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-21
As temperatures drop we’re collecting vital supplies for our local houseless community. From January 11th – January 21st, donate throw blankets, gloves, and socks of all genders and sizes for our friends at Hope Rescued. Please bring all donations to the outreach closet.

Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Houseless Outreach with Hope Rescued
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, January 24th, we’re partnering with Hope Rescued for a morning of houseless outreach in Louisville from 10 AM-12 PM. We will distribute the donations from our warm winter drive.
This is not a good event for kid volunteers.
Sign up below and contact Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org, with any questions.
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Pack Meals with Love the Hungry
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
Join us as we pack over 20,000 meals for our partners with Love the Hungry. This is a great event for all ages, so bring the whole family for a morning of service.
Address: 3103 Fern Valley Rd #107
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org
RSVP below.

Houseless Outreach with Hope Rescued
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, February 21st, we’re partnering with Hope Rescued for a morning of houseless outreach in Louisville from 10 AM-12 PM.
This is not a good event for kid volunteers.
Sign up below and contact Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org, with any questions.
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Houseless Outreach with Hope Rescued
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, March 21st, we’re partnering with Hope Rescued for a morning of houseless outreach in Louisville from 10 AM-12 PM.
This is not a good event for kid volunteers.
Sign up below and contact Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org, with any questions.
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Houseless Outreach with Hope Rescued
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, April 11th, we’re partnering with Hope Rescued for a morning of houseless outreach in Louisville from 10 AM-12 PM.
This is not a good event for kid volunteers.
Sign up below and contact Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org, with any questions.
Hope Rescued’s mission is to eliminate homelessness, sex trafficking, and addiction in Louisville Kentucky and beyond through the hope and love of Jesus Christ extended through physical, emotional, and spiritual solutions.

Build a Bed Build Day
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00
Hundreds of Louisville community members will come together for the annual AmeriCorps Build-A-Bed event on April 18th to build beds for JCPS students at Broadbent Arena. This year, the goal is to build 150 beds.
This volunteer opportunity has three different volunteer positions the build team (7 volunteers) for individuals assembling the beds, wrap station (8 volunteers) to wrap the completed beds, and truck loaders (2 volunteers) to assist with loading beds on the truck for delivery.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Hope Rescued Food Market
2026-05-13 10:00 - 13:00
Hope Rescued offers a free weekly food market for our neighbors who need groceries each week. We will help set up, pass out food, and clean up the market for this event. You can expect to help organize food and help our neighbors get what they need for the week.

Kentuckiana Pride Parade
2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00
Show some love to the LGBTQ+ community and walk with us in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20th.
Line up for the parade starts at 11 AM. Parade begins at 12 PM.
Contact: Rachel Freeny, rfreeny@middletownchristian.org
Order a Middletown shirt here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/middletown-christian-church/
(Not required, just a suggestion!)

RSVP below:
