Pray. Act. Give.
“I sought to hear the voice of God and climbed the topmost steeple, but God declared: “Go down again – I dwell among the people.” ― John Henry Newman Scroll down for More InfoAbout Pray. Act. Give
Metanoia – (n.) the act of changing one’s mind, heart, self, or way of life.
What does God ask of us? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. — Micah 6:8
“Let my heart be broken by the things that break God’s heart.” – Bob Pierce
Let’s be honest. Except for that hour each Sunday morning, life is pretty good at distracting us away from God and doing God’s will for the rest of the week. We have a solution, though, especially for those who worship with us from a distance.
To the right of this text is a list of local and national opportunities to live our faith in the “every day” through acts of service or giving.
You don’t have to be a member of Union Grove or even attend church to join us as we pray, act, and give. Just stay tuned to this page. If you’d like to suggest an opportunity, please use the contact link to drop a note to the pastor who will review your suggestion and include it here if it is in keeping with our mission.

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” – Romans 12:9-13
Pray. Act. Give. Opportunities
- Rainbow Youth Project
- Appalachian Outreach
- A Place to Stay (Blount)
- Habitat for Humanity (Blount County)
Rainbow Youth Project is a social welfare organization that promotes the health, safety, and wellness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual young people throughout the United States. Their mission: Rainbow Youth Project USA strives to empower and uplift the voices of LGBTQIA+ young people through various platforms, programs, and legislative initiatives while educating the general public to effectuate positive change and a more inclusive world for everyone. What RYP ProvidesMENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES: We provide meaningful access to no cost mental health services, including suicide prevention and intervention, for LGBTQIA+ young people across the United States.
TRANSGENDER HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE: We provide access to reduced or no cost non-surgical gender affirming health care for those with demonstrated hardship such as Medicaid or state restrictions. LEGAL AFFAIRS & LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES: We litigate cases to protect and advance LGBTQIA+ rights and advocate for public policy at the local, state and federal level to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people. Together – we can make a better tomorrow. The FactsEvery 45 seconds an LGBTQIA+ young person attempts suicide. That’s 1,920 every single day. 700,800 every single year. During the past 12 months:
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Rainbow Youth Project USA, Inc. operates as a social welfare organization pursuant to section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Rainbow Youth Project USA, Inc. is proud to partner with ActBlue for secure processing of monetary contributions. Donations can be made through ActBlue. (* ActBlue is a nonprofit technology platform open to Democratic campaigns, candidates, committees, and progressive 501(c)4 organizations) or by texting RAINBOW to 801801. Note: Contributions, donations, and gifts to Rainbow Youth Project USA, Inc. are not tax-deductible. They support RYP’s advocacy and efforts, and allow them to continue building a powerful coalition to create change for LGBTQIA+ young people. RYP is in the process of establishing the Rainbow Youth Project Foundation which will be 501(c)3. Please direct any questions, issues, or inquiries to admin@rainbowyouthproject.org.
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