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Serving together is what Southwood is all about!

We believe God is already at work in our community. This has led Southwood to partner with organizations in the transformational work that is happening all around us. Southwood joins in that work by equipping and empowering our congregation to serve our neighbors in the Lincoln area. 

You are invited to join us in serving. There are a variety of opportunities available for individuals, groups and families throughout the year.

Mission Sunday

Mission Sunday is April 26, 2026!

Worship with global music and a focus on Southwood’s Missions!

Brunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 9-11am. Representatives of Southwood’s Mission activities and partners will be available in the Fellowship for conversation, answers to questions and to help you sign-up to try something new. You might be surprised by what you see & learn on Mission Sunday.


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Day Without Shoes - April 2026 

Southwood will be collecting new or gently used shoes April 6-19th. Please bring your donations to the barrel by Southwood Central.

The foundation of getting them back on their feet is a good pair of shoes.

 
It all started in April 2011 when Cornhusker Bank and People’s City Mission partnered for the first Day Without Shoes campaign to focus on footwear people need. More than 200 businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations served as collection sites for donated new and used shoes. To date, members of Lincoln, Omaha and the surrounding communities have collected 416,000 pairs of shoes and monetary donations totaling nearly $136,000! Help us keep building momentum for this important cause.

Mission Events

How We Serve

Food Distributions

Southwood partners with the Food Bank of Lincoln

  • Mobile Food Distributions
    • Southwood Parking Lot  Third Tuesday of each month 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Palmyra 9th & G Parking Lot  Second Saturday of each month 10:15 AM - Noon
  • In-School Food Distributions
    • Backpack Program at Saratoga Elementary School
    • Food Markets at Lincoln Northeast High School

Southwood also partners with Tabitha Meals on Wheels to deliver boxes of food monthly.

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Serving Meals

Southwood volunteers help prepare and serve evening meals at:

Another opportunity to deliver meals is available through the Tabitha Meals on Wheels program.

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Southwood Garden

You'll find the garden on the southeast side of the church property.  Each year volunteers help grow produce that is donated to the Food Bank for distribution in the community.

There are opportunities to work in the garden from June - October.  Volunteers plant, weed, harvest and transport produce throughout the growing season.  

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Health Clinics

Clinic with a Heart serves people who are uninsured and underinsured through a ministry of healthcare. Southwood volunteers support the clinics on the 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday every month.  There are roles for health care providers as well as non-clinical volunteers.

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Food Donations

Southwood supports Saratoga Elementary with food donations for its Free Little Pantry. Items for donation can be left in the shopping cart by Southwood Central.

Suggested items:
  • Food in jars, cans or sealed packets
    • Soups
    • Beans
    • Vegetables/Fruit
    • Honey
    • Peanut Butter
    • Boxed juices
    • Fish in Oil
  • Hygiene Items
    • Toothbrushes/toothpaste
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Tampons/pads

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