Opportunities to Serve
Getting Involved
At Tab, there are many ways to serve and make a difference—right here in our church, throughout our neighborhood, and around the world. Explore opportunities to use your gifts, lend a hand, and share God’s love through service. Click below to discover how you can get involved!
Ways to Serve
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If you’re interested in volunteering your time and talents at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, there are many ways to get involved. Whether you’re gifted in hospitality, skilled with a camera, or simply willing to lend a hand, we have a place for you. Click on a category or ministry below to explore opportunities and sign up. For any questions, fill out an interest form or contact our Front Office.
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Join Tab members and friends in partnerships that serve the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood, advocate for justice, and share God’s love. Explore our local ministries and discover ways to help build meaningful connections and make a lasting impact in our community.
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Help students discover a love for learning while fostering strong family and community connections. The program serves children from Phelan Leadership Academy, The Oaks Academy, and other local schools, offering academic support and enrichment every Thursday from 2:45 PM to 5:15 PM, in line with the IPS school calendar. Volunteers play a vital role—be a tutor, lead activities, share your skills, provide snacks, or offer prayers—and help support the growth of local students.
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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tab transforms its Dining Room into a space of warmth, welcome, and community. Open Door Café is more than lunch—it’s a ministry of presence, compassion, and connection. Volunteers have the opportunity to serve food, build meaningful relationships, listen, pray, and simply be present with our neighbors. This ministry reflects humility, dignity, and the belief that every person bears the image of God. If you’re ready to serve with compassion and be transformed by the stories of others, fill out the contact form below.
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Through Tab’s flagship community ministry program, sports are more than games—they’re opportunities to shape character, build community, and grow in faith. Our Christ-centered programs give youth a safe, supportive space to develop teamwork, perseverance, and leadership, all while exploring what it means to live out their faith. Prayer is central to every practice, game, and gathering, reminding our athletes that God is at the heart of everything we do.
You can support Tab Recreation by sharing your time and talents. Volunteer to coach, manage equipment, run the concession stand, or simply cheer on our athletes—every contribution strengthens our youth, our teams, and our community.
Local Mission Partners
While we can’t meet every need in our community, Tab supports and partners with a variety of local ministries and organizations through financial contributions and volunteer assistance, including:
Serve Globally
At Tab, our mission reaches beyond our walls to communities across the globe and in the U.S. From Arizona and Philadelphia to Kenya, Romania, Colombia, Thailand, and beyond, we partner with local leaders and organizations to meet practical needs, share God’s love, and support lasting change. Through initiatives like food and education programs, discipleship, leadership development, and disaster relief, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people near and far.
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Missio-Link International (MLI) equips and enables local churches through Church Partnering and Leadership Development programs. Guided by the mission of God (Missio Dei), MLI fosters partnerships between Christians, churches, and organizations to serve those in need and strengthen Christian witness. Their ministries include the Alpiniș Leadership Center, Children at Risk, and Church in Mission initiatives, providing support and prevention for girls who are survivors of abuse and trafficking, as well as for disadvantaged children in Romania. Founded in 2001 by Pastor Eugen Groza and Romanian leaders, MLI continues to address both the material and spiritual needs of communities shaped by the lasting effects of decades under Communism.
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The Umoja Partnership brings together people from diverse faiths and cultures to support vulnerable children in Chulaimbo, Kenya, where 20% of school-aged children have lost one or both parents. Focused on education as a path to a better future, Umoja provides a compassionate, comprehensive network of care to help children stay in school and overcome obstacles to learning. This partnership spans continents and communities, uniting people in service to change lives and empower the next generation.
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Founded in 1991 during a time of violence in Medellín, the Christian Union Sports Club (CUSC) uses soccer and team environments to evangelize, disciple, and support children, youth, and their families from vulnerable communities. Over 39,000 participants have been impacted by the Gospel, contributing to positive transformation in the city. CUSC exists to promote the physical, social, economic, and spiritual welfare of Colombia’s children and youth through the dedication of its staff, supporters, and Christian principles.
Ready to Serve?
Whether you’re all-in or just exploring where you fit, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form below and someone from our team will follow up with you soon.