We provide emergency care and long-term recovery services to hurting and homeless people in Seattle. We’ll serve, rescue and transform those in need until we’ve solved the root causes of poverty and homelessness. MORE
A ministry of Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, Serve Seattle is a yearlong residential discipleship program based in the heart of Seattle, designed to transform a generation and serve the city.
You are invited to join the Serve Seattle team as we teach,
train, equip and connect you with organizations to
restore justice to our cities with innovative solutions.
Together our expertise and your passion can make a difference. We can transform this city. Together, we can serve and rescue those in greatest need. Will you join us? Apply now.
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Attention: Serve Seattle 1808 18th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
Important Dates:
Early Application Deadline: June 1, 2013
Application Deadline: July 30, 2013
Start Date: September 23, 2013
End Date: August 1, 2014
Do you have questions about the application process? Get in touch with Sam — 206.432.8469 or shartman@ugm.org.
Fundraising made easy
We understand that in today’s economy money is often tight, which is why we ask you to raise $5,000 to join the Serve Seattle program — and we’ll cover the rest to provide you with:
Training from world-class teachers and local experts
We have strategies and techniques to coach and assist you with fundraising. By raising your support, you have the unique opportunity to invite others into your ministry. Learn how to raise financial support for Serve Seattle.
Is your financial situation holding you back? We’re committed to not letting $5,000 in program fees get in the way of joining Serve Seattle. Get in touch with Melissa about scholarships — 206.723.0767 or mengstrom@ugm.org.
Sam previously served as a youth pastor for 200 students, where he developed discipleship, service and mission trips, teachings, and volunteers. Thereafter Sam had the unique opportunity to manage a large orphanage in Soddo, Ethiopia. Sam loves Jesus, loves God’s heart for social justice, and loves working with people. He also coaches soccer at King’s High School. Sam has a degree in Communications from Westmont College.
Melissa Engstrom — Assistant Director Email Melissa: mengstrom@ugm.org
Melissa LOVES people and has a passion for seeing God’s kingdom come in the city. Most recently, Melissa was building community
partnerships and managing volunteers with the Mission. Prior, she spent three years working with college students at Seattle Pacific University in the Residence Halls, managed summer staff and programs for a Christian Family Camp, and pioneered a justice-based prayer ministry in Seattle. Melissa received degrees in Global Development Studies & Urban Ministry, and theatre from Seattle Pacific University.
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