Ways to Serve and Give in October

Updated October 2, 2026

Each month, UUCJ Community Engagement gathers opportunities to volunteer, donate, and take part in local justice work. Whether you have a few hours, useful items to share, or an interest in ongoing service, there are many ways to participate.

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October Events

• ICARE House Meeting — October 4: Join a small-group conversation about the community issues ICARE should address in the coming year. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Anthony Room. Contact Lois Hoeft through Breeze. Learn about ICARE at UUCJ.
• Singing Resistance — October 14: Learn songs used in protests and movements for change. Meet in the UUCJ sanctuary at 6 p.m.; a potluck will follow in the Social Hall. Contact Bridget Beck through Breeze.
• No Kings Vote Early Jacksonville — October 17: Attend a nonpartisan voter-participation rally and festival from 2–3:30 p.m. at the Duval County Courthouse, 500 W. Adams Street. See event details and register.
• Neighborhood Accountability Board — October 27: Apply to serve on the board, which meets at UUCJ on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact Jerald Helm at .

Volunteer Your Time

• Arlington Community Garden: Help grow fresh food for the Arlington Community Services food pantry at Tree Hill Nature Center. Volunteers gather on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings; confirm the current time with Nichole at or contact Lynn Markle through Breeze. Learn about the garden.
• Community Engagement Committee: Help plan and promote UUCJ’s outreach efforts. The committee meets quarterly on Sundays from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Contact Bob Harmon through Breeze.

Donate This Month

• Arlington Community Services: Bring food or hygiene products to UUCJ and leave them outside the sanctuary on Sunday. Financial contributions are also welcome. Contact Carlos Fraticelli through Breeze or visit Arlington Community Services.
• St. Paul United Methodist Church Clothes Closet: Bring gently used clothing in a closed bag and leave it outside the UUCJ sanctuary on Sunday. Contact Jeanne Huebner through Breeze. Learn about the Clothes Closet.
• Barnabas Center Food Pantry: Donate nonperishable food or make a financial contribution to help Nassau County neighbors. Explore Barnabas Center’s giving options.
• October Special Collection — October 18: Give during worship, by mail, or electronically. The recipient will be announced in UUCJ Connections. Contact Meg Rohal through Breeze with questions.

Plan Ahead

• Thousand Dollar Startups Holiday Market — November 21: Support work that empowers marginalized and at-risk communities in East Nassau. The Small Business Holiday Market will be held at Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Contact Leah Ward-Lee through Breeze.

Recently Posted

Here are some recently posted opportunities from our blog. Click on the link to find out more. (Note that we show the last five opportunities posted. Some may have expired, so check the dates!)

• Join Sign-Up Sunday on September 20
• Volunteer Opportunity: Catholic Charities Citizenship Class
• Bake Sale: Donations Needed!
• Board Members Needed
• It’s Choir Season

Ongoing Opportunities

🐱 Campus Cat Caretaker (ongoing): Help to feed our campus cats. Contact Martha Aiken if interested at (904) 703-1638.

🎶 Mini-Concert Performer (Sundays, ongoing): Looking for musicians or other performers for our Sunday morning mini-concerts. Contact Jeanne Huebner if interested.

☕ Coffee and Fellowship Hour Host (Sundays, ongoing): Help to set up, serve, break down and clean up for coffee hour. Add your name to the sign-up book in the Social Hall if interested. Call or text Susan Frye with questions at (904) 315-7024

🌸 Welcome Garden (3rd Tuesdays*, 10am): Tend to the front north garden together. *May meet at alternate times if weather is stormy. Please contact Hope Clayton to check for updates.

If you have a church service opportunity you’d like to post here and on the website, email communications@uucj.org with the details.

Committees

Join a UUCJ committee or team! Most of our committees welcome new members, and there are a few that are in need of a chair. Check out our Committees & Teams page for more info.