Community Outreach Opportunities
In keeping with our purpose of spreading God’s love, Avery has dedicated over a century to serving the Bellevue and greater Omaha community. If you’re interested in contributing, then we have numerous opportunities where we’d appreciate your support. Please use the contact form below to indicate your areas of interest in serving and spreading God’s amazing love through community projects.
Featured Outreach Events for Summer 2025
Avery Presbyterian Church is collecting backpacks and essential school supplies recommended by Bellevue Elementary Schools to ensure that children in need from Zip code 68005 can start the 2025-2026 school year equipped for success. To reserve a backpack filled with supplies for your child(ren), please register using the green button provided here. We aim to distribute at least 100 backpacks, though the total number will depend on the generosity of our donors and the support we receive from the community. If you prefer not to register, you are still welcome to visit Avery Presbyterian Church at 1910 Avery Road East between 3 and 7 pm from July 28 through August 1 to pick up a backpack, subject to availability of supplies.
Avery Church Neighborhood BBQ
The Avery Church neighborhood Summer BBQ is a celebration of fellowship and the joys of sharing a meal together. It serves as a reminder of the strength found in community and the delight of savoring great food with those who matter most. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a newcomer, Avery Church invites you to experience the warmth of togetherness and the flavors of summer that make Avery Church truly special.
Who is Invited: Everyone in the Avery neighborhood is welcome! Kids, Parents, grandparents, and friends.
Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, from noon to 6 pm.
The Food:
From the aroma of smoky grilled meats to the vibrant array of homemade dishes, the BBQ is a feast that caters to all tastes. It is a day where culinary traditions shine, and every bite becomes a reason to celebrate the community’s shared love for good food.
- Juicy burgers and hot dogs sizzling on the grill
- Flavorful smoked and marinated pork adobo
- Classic sides like homemade potato salad and creamy coleslaw
- Delectable desserts, including freshly baked pies
Entertainment
While the food remains the star, the BBQ also offers engaging activities to ensure that fellowship thrives. For children, there are fun-filled attractions like face painting and balloon art, while adults bond over games such as cornhole and trivia.
Ongoing Community Service Activities
Bellevue Food Pantry
Donate food items to the pantry or volunteer to help transport food to the pantry or stock shelves. A shopping cart is located in the narthex where you can drop off your donations. For more information about the needs and the services provided click this link: Bellevue Food Pantry. Through this activity, you can be part of our mission of Spreading God’s amazing love.
Avery Elementary School Angel Tree Project
Avery Church partners with the staff of Avery Elementary School to identify children from low- income families and determines what they would like for Christmas. We place each child’s request on an ornament and hang it on a Christmas tree in our Sanctuary. Members of the congregation select one or more ornaments and then purchase and wrap the child’s gift. We deliver the gifts to our Avery Elementary School partner for distribution before Christmas. This is another way of spreading God’s amazing love through community service.
Safe Haven Shelter
Safe Haven is the only domestic violence shelter for women and children in the Bellevue area. Avery conducts an annual fundraiser to buy items needed for new women and children when they enter the shelter. Volunteers meet as needed to support the need for Safe Haven welcome bags. Hannah Circle also sponsors a toy collection drive at Christmas to provide gifts for Safe Haven children. Thus, through these two initiatives, Avery Church is committed to spreading God’s love to some of the most needy in our community. Interested in helping? Contact Janice Bright.
Bellevue Do More Learn More 4-H Club Little Free Pantry
Avery partnered with the Bellevue 4-H club in support of their Little Free Pantry program. The 4-H club selected Avery Church as the location for the pantry based on a survey of families who were experiencing food insecurity in our neighborhood. Members contribute food to the pantry to augment the donations provided by the 4-H club. This act of service helps in spreading God’s amazing love to those who lack food security.
Avery Elementary School Food Assistance
Avery’s volunteers gather and deliver non-perishable food items such as granola bars, protein bars, non-refrigerated drinks and other breakfast options for needy students who arrive at school after the breakfast meal has been served. This helps us spread God’s love in Avery Elementary School through acts of kindness and service.
Financial Management Instruction
Avery periodically offers a financial management course titled “I was broke, now I’m not”. The course is free to members of Avery Church and to our surrounding community. Course materials include a book, videos, and helpful tools to help plan and manage your finances. Contact Jen at churchoffice@averychurch.com if you are interested in presenting course materials or attending the course. We will put you on a waiting list and notify you the next time we present the course. Through financial education, we continue spreading God’s love and amazing support within our community.
I Was Broke, Now I’m Not Video Introduction
Avery participates in the Tiny Free Library program. If you love to read, visit and see if there is a book that interests you. You can also donate books that you have finished!