Service and Social Justice Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities, Meetings and Events
Please lend a hand.
St. Mark’s Service and Social Justice engages in the struggles of life and care for others with love, justice, and compassion. We encourage you to step up and step into our hands-on events and volunteer activities.
Read more about our work here.
Upcoming Social Justice Events
September, Incarceration Justice Ministry Proctors Needed
August 1 – September 30, 2026
MIT/Georgetown Coding class at the DC Jail is operated by Brave Behind Bars https://bravebehindbars.org/. The MIT PhD students teach the class via zoom. In order for the DC Jail to offer …
Helping the Migrant Community in DC
September 1–30, 2026
Here are ways you can immediately support the migrant community in our city: 1) Packing essentials for families: On the 4th Thursday of each month, St Mark’s volunteers pack groceries and clothing at a …
Food Baskets – Local Food Pantry
September 1–30, 2026
Donate dry goods at the altar during each Sunday service which will be brought to the food pantry at the Church of the Reformation on East Capitol.
Everyone Home DC September Challenge
September 1–30, 2026
Everyone Home DC is thrilled to kick off its signature fall fundraiser—September Challenge! This month-long digital campaign rallies our community to raise $90,000 in support of individuals and families at risk …
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: 4 Free Webinars
Wed Sep 9 | 7-8:30pm | Zoom
John’s Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, will present four Zoom calls featuring Dr. Mark Braverman. As an American raised in the Jewish tradition and a psychologist specializing in trauma, he was …
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: Christian Zionism – Whose Land, Whose Covenant? (Webinar)
Web Sep 9 | 7 pm on Zoom
Historical context for the conflict, the dangers presented by Christian Zionism and the weaponization of anti-Semitism, and how “in the age of Gaza” people can make a faithful response.
Clothing Sort
Sat September 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon September 14 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: 4 Free Webinars
Wed Sep 16 | 7-8:30pm | Zoom
John’s Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, will present four Zoom calls featuring Dr. Mark Braverman. As an American raised in the Jewish tradition and a psychologist specializing in trauma, he was …
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: Christian-Jewish Relations & the Weaponization of Antisemitism (Webinar)
Web Sep 16 | 7 pm on Zoom
Historical context for the conflict, the dangers presented by Christian Zionism and the weaponization of anti-Semitism, and how “in the age of Gaza” people can make a faithful response.
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: 4 Free Webinars
Mon Sep 21 | 7-8:30pm | Zoom
John’s Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, will present four Zoom calls featuring Dr. Mark Braverman. As an American raised in the Jewish tradition and a psychologist specializing in trauma, he was …
Understanding the Crisis in Palestine & Israel: The Palestinian Call for American Christians (Webinar)
Mon Sep 21 | 7 pm on Zoom
Historical context for the conflict, the dangers presented by Christian Zionism and the weaponization of anti-Semitism, and how “in the age of Gaza” people can make a faithful response.
Clothing Sort
Mon September 21 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Respite
Thu Sept 24 | 6-8pm | Capitol Hill
Help prepare a snack and support services for those in need. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat September 26 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Grate Patrol
Sun September 27 | Baxter Hall St Marks
Making 150 lunches for the unhoused, living on the streets in DC.
Responsive Grant Proposals Due Today
Mon Sep 28 | Due via email
SSJ is offering grants of up to $ 1,500 for a new project you believe will benefit the broader community beyond St. Mark’s.
Clothing Sort
Mon September 28 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Helping the Migrant Community in DC
October 1–31, 2026
Here are ways you can immediately support the migrant community in our city: 1) Packing essentials for families: On the 4th Thursday of each month, St Mark’s volunteers pack groceries and clothing at a …
Food Baskets – Local Food Pantry
October 1–31, 2026
Donate dry goods at the altar during each Sunday service which will be brought to the food pantry at the Church of the Reformation on East Capitol.
Washington School for Girls Open House
Sat Oct 3 | Washington School for Girls
Visit and explore WSG’s new home at 1865 Mississippi Avenue, SE! WSG staff will be offering tours and sharing updates and highlights about their programs. RSVP
Clothing Sort
Mon October 5 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat October 10 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon October 12 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Film Screening “Jesus Was A Migrant”
Sun Oct 18, 2026 | 12:30 pm in Baxter Hall
On October 18, St. Mark’s and 4 other Capitol Hill churches will host a screening of the film, “Jesus Was A Migrant” in Baxter Hall at 12:30 pm. In the film, …
Clothing Sort
Mon October 19 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat October 24 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Respite Dinner
Sat October 24 | 1-4pm | Capitol Hill
Help prepare and serve meals to those in need. Contact Michael McCabe
Grate Patrol
Sun October 25 | Baxter Hall St Marks
Making 150 lunches for the unhoused, living on the streets in DC.
Clothing Sort
Mon October 26 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Helping the Migrant Community in DC
November 1–30, 2026
Here are ways you can immediately support the migrant community in our city: 1) Packing essentials for families: On the 4th Thursday of each month, St Mark’s volunteers pack groceries and clothing at a …
Food Baskets – Local Food Pantry
November 1–30, 2026
Donate dry goods at the altar during each Sunday service which will be brought to the food pantry at the Church of the Reformation on East Capitol.
Clothing Sort
Mon November 2 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon November 9 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat November 14 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon November 16 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Grate Patrol
Sun November 22 | Baxter Hall St Marks
Making 150 lunches for the unhoused, living on the streets in DC.
Clothing Sort
Mon November 16 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Respite Dinner
Sat November 28 | 1-4pm | Capitol Hill
Help prepare and serve meals to those in need. Contact Michael McCabe
Helping the Migrant Community in DC
December 1–31, 2026
Here are ways you can immediately support the migrant community in our city: 1) Packing essentials for families: On the 4th Thursday of each month, St Mark’s volunteers pack groceries and clothing at a …
Food Baskets – Local Food Pantry
December 1–31, 2026
Donate dry goods at the altar during each Sunday service which will be brought to the food pantry at the Church of the Reformation on East Capitol.
Clothing Sort
Mon December 7 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat December 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon December 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Sat December 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Every other Saturday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon December 14 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Clothing Sort
Mon December 21 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
Respite Dinner
Sat December 26 | 1-4pm | Capitol Hill
Help prepare and serve meals to those in need. Contact Michael McCabe
Grate Patrol
Sun December 27 | Baxter Hall St Marks
Making 150 lunches for the unhoused, living on the streets in DC.
Clothing Sort
Mon December 28 | 1-3pm | Church Capitol Hill
Sort clothes for those in need. Church on Capitol Hill. Mondays 1-3:00pm. Contact Holly Kreutter, hkreutts@hotmail.com
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