Serving
We serve not to earn worth or to fix the world on our own. We serve because love changes us—and love wants to move.
At Common Thread, service isn’t just a good deed. It’s part of our spiritual path. When love begins to loosen the grip of the ego—the part of us that clings, defends, and protects—we start to care more. We start to notice more. And we feel compelled to act. Which means the work we do to care for those hurting in our community and to meet a hurting world draws from the deep well of divine love.
Two Kinds of Work
We think about service in two main ways:
Compassionate Response
This is the simple, beautiful work of giving someone a coat. Bringing a meal. Showing up to comfort, accompany, or lend a hand—both within our community, and as outreach to those in need beyond it. These acts matter deeply, and they shape us. They make our lives more connected and our hearts more tender.
Systemic Change
This is the slower, harder work of changing the conditions that created the need in the first place. It’s not glamorous. It takes time, trust, and collective power. But it’s where lasting transformation happens.
Our Systems Work Partner
We are part of ONE Wake, a broad-based coalition of more than 40 congregations in Wake County organizing for justice. Together, we advocate for housing, education, healthcare, and policies that protect the dignity of all people.
Sometimes our entire community shows up for a public action. More often, our ONE Wake team works behind the scenes, building relationships, training leaders, and coordinating strategy.
Want to Get Involved?
We’d love to help you find a way to plug in that feels authentic, spacious, and aligned with your gifts. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just a willingness to let love move through you.
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Community Service Events
