I Love Seattle

I Love Seattle
Back to School Event

This year, Onechurch and our I Love Seattle team are partnering with Bailey Gatzert Elementary School to host a free Back to School event for local students and families.

Date: August 31
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Bailey Gatzert Elementary School

Our heart is to help kids and families start the school year feeling encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We're creating a fun, welcoming event with free resources and experiences. We want every family to leave knowing they are seen, loved, and cared for.

1. Volunteer Your Skills

Do you have a gift or business you'd like to use to serve others? We'd love to have you! We're looking for:

  • Hair stylists & barbers

  • Face painters

  • Coffee or boba vendors

  • Bakers & food vendors

  • Clothing stylists

  • And more!

Sign up by clicking HERE.

Ways You Can Get Involved

2. Serve at the Event

Help make the event happen by serving with setup, parking, hospitality, cleanup, traffic flow, or wherever you're needed.

Sign up by clicking HERE.

3. Donate Supplies

We're collecting new items to bless local families.

  • Clothing (new only) for ages 5-12

  • Other Essentials: ORCA cards, Alarm clocks, Umbrellas, Ponchos, Hand warmers

You can drop donation at the Back to School installation at church from now until August 30th.

I Love Seattle is Onechurch’s outreach team and ministry program dedicated to serving our city and the surrounding community.

Through I Love Seattle, we create opportunities for people to step out, meet practical needs, and show the love of Jesus through acts of service both within and beyond the church walls.

Interested in serving in local outreach?

Click the button below to be directed to our ‘Events’ page & scroll down to find outreach serve opportunities.