Serve: Take Action

Serving our neighbors and ourselves

We "serve the hopes and hurts of our neighbors and ourselves" by getting involved in both the Prince of Peace community and the surrounding Silicon Valley.

Contact the office if you would like to learn more or volunteer.

Volunteers of ALL ages are welcome to get involved

Service to the Community

Actions speak louder than words. We are community that values actions. In addition to the ministries to the Prince of Peace community, listed below, our Social Ministry Team coordinates many of our social service activities to outside charities and organizations.

Prayer Chain

People who offer prayer support
Group is activated when a prayer request is called or emailed in
In turn, each prayer chain member will pass on the concerns to the next link in the chain
New links in the chain are ALWAYS welcome!

Request a Prayer

Adopt-a-highway

Monthly, a crew of Prince of Peace volunteers gather to collect trash along the north bound stretch of highway 85 from Saratoga avenue.
Join our email list to be informed of dates.

Caring center

Write a note to someone in need of a pick-me-up.
Cards, stamps, and address book provided in the Narthex every Sunday.

Meal Ministry: Lunches & Dinners

Deliver 5 "sack lunches" consisting of sandwich, fruit, chips, drink and a treat to Prince of Peace.
A driver then delivers 50 lunches to Family Supportive housing for distribution to residents.
Work with a team to prepare a dinner on-site at the Family Supportive Housing shelter.
During Covid opportunities increased to twice per month.
Sign-up under Quicklinks/Sign-ups

"Emergency" Meals

Be "on call" to prepare a meal for a family or individual on short notice
Group is activated when a need is identified such as: new baby, illness, mobility concerns
Short period of time or longer term depending on need

Request Meals

Property Maintenance

Volunteers who repair and maintain church buildings and grounds
Regular maintenance takes place every Wednesday from 8:30-Noon with a 10:00 am coffee and fellowship time
Special projects happen on the third Saturday of the month 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come and go as your schedule allows
Great opportunity for school volunteer hours!

Food Pantry Collection

There is a small food pantry on site that is well used by the community.
Bring non-perishable food to add on Sunday.
In addition, financial contributions for "food pantry" are donated to local organizations or used to stock the onsite pantry.

Homeless Ministries

Our homeless ministries are targeted at both supporting existing shelters like Family Supportive Housing in San Jose, and providing shelter. See our Homeless Ministries page for more detail and to get involved.

Convalescent Hospital of Santa Clara Valley

Ministry team that trains teams of volunteers to visit residents of convalescent hospitals and nursing homes
Volunteers help provide residents with comfort dignity and respect
Other activities can include assisting in worship and celebrating birthdays and holidays