Rainier Beach

Emerald City Bible Fellowship

 
 

Connecting the Community

We passionately pursue God's justice and wholeness through building relationships, meeting felt needs and proclaiming the good news of Jesus.

We offer educational enrichment, community gatherings, prayer for the neighborhood, and essential relief supplies.  We host dialogues on racial reconciliation, education, immigration, and more.  We invest in people of all ages, believing leadership is a key element in building lasting change.

Our Programs

  • Out of School Time Programs

    At Emerald City Commons, we host an after school program which welcomes students and volunteers from the community. Each day offers opportunities for academic development and social and emotional learning. Free snacks and meals are also provided.

  • Summer Enrichment Opportunities

    To combat summer learning loss, we host academic day camps throughout the summer for community students. We provide fun and engaging programming which includes academic development, social and emotional learning, and community engagement (field trips). Leadership development through young adult internships is another main focus.

  • Community Gatherings

    Monthly gatherings are offered to ECC Residents and neighborhood residents to show love through building community, providing mutual encouragement, and distributing supplies to meet basic needs. These events often center around holidays and cultural celebrations.

    Another annual event is Community Night Out, a community campaign that brings together members of the community to partner, gather resources, and enjoy food + live performances.

  • Neighborhood Outreach

    ECBF reaches more than 60 families in our immediate neighborhood. The vision is to build community and invite our neighbors to connect with the church. We do this through making connections, building relationships, and providing essential relief supplies, food, and financial support.

    Outreach efforts include: Back2School Bash, BooBash, Thanksgiving meal, winter toy drive, community dialogues, and supporting the various needs of youth in the community.

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Emerald City Commons 

• Tutor/mentor children in grades Pre-K-8. Tues. and Thurs. from 3-5pm and Wed. 2-4pm

• Lead special session(s) of art, dance, exercise, outdoor games, science, math, etc.

• Provide Halal snacks and drinks for programming

• Chaperone a field trip

• Help with monthly community gatherings -- providing food and beverages

ECBF neighborhood outreach efforts: 

• Assist with Back to School Bash - last Saturday in August each year

• Participate in the BooBash Festival in October

• Provide a Thanksgiving communal meal for the neighborhood

• Participate in community dialogues - on reconciliation, interfaith

• Support the needs of the youth of the community

• In partnership with Rainier Avenue Church, we offer a free English Language Learning course on Tues. from 6:30-8:30pm. The class is open to the community and provides free childcare. Interested students can register here

To financially support the Community Development and Outreach work happening in Rainier Beach - donate here.