OUTDOOR NIGHT
August 1 | 6 pm | Clay North Campus
All are welcome for a fun night of community, including a campfire, s'mores and hotdogs, outdoor worship, games, and an outdoor movie. Bring your own chair. The event is free!
Camp sites to stay the night, along with camp games and water activities, begins at 3pm.
BACKPACK AND BEYOND
Collecting supplies through August 2
Event: Aug 8 | 10am - noon | Firehouse Campus
Help us bless over 300 families in our community with backpacks and school supplies. You can donate supplies and volunteer to help with the shopping event, hosted in coordination with our school partners,
60TH CELEBRATION: THE 1980'S
August 2 | 9am & 11am | Clay North Campus
Our celebration of 60 years of Clay Church continues as we look back to ministry in the 1980's and introduce a new 60 minute challenge. Grab your 80's gear and join us for a Sunday of fun and celebration..
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YOUTH KICKOFF 2026-2027
August 5 | 5:30-7:30pm | Firehouse Campus
Students grades 6–12 and their parents, active and new, are invited to an open house as we kick off the new ministry year. We’ll have food for everyone. Parents are encouraged to attend an info session from 6:00 to 6:30pm. Rising 6th graders will get a special welcome.
CLAY CHURCH AT ART BEAT
Saturday, August 15 | 11am-7pm | Howard Park
Shifts available throughout the day
Join us at Art Beat 2026, where we'll share the You Are Loved Campaign at a church booth and hear music from the Clay Worship Band live on stage. Sign up to volunteer at the You Are Loved volunteer page.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
August 16 | All Services
In all services we'll be offering prayers for students, teachers, school administrators and staff, and all backpacks and school bags as we begin the 2026-27 school year. Bring your backpack or school bag if you have it. If not, no worries, as we'll provide tags to take and attach.
60TH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING
Sunday, September 13 | Various Times
Join the celebration of 60 years at Clay Church as we invite "home" everyone who has been impacted by the ministries of Clay Church across our 60 years. Current plans includes a morning prayer service on the campus of Notre Dame where it all began, worship services at both campuses, and a picnic.
YOU ARE LOVED CAMPAIGN
Various dates and times | Various locations
Sign up now to help share the good news. We need volunteers for summer events and festivals like First Fridays and Art Beat. We'll provide the swag and setup. You'll come and BE THE CHURCH! And, we can equip you to share the campaign where you will be this summer.
60 MINUTE CHALLENGE
As we celebrate 60 years of ministry and mission, we are honoring those came before us by responding to a series of 60 minute challenges to grow in faith and witness. Click to find the list of challenges, and share when you've completed each one.
CLAY CHURCH MOBILE PANTRY
Select days and times
The Clay Church Mobile Food Pantry serves in area food deserts two or more dates each month and is always looking for volunteers. You can sign up for a particular date and a team leader will contact you with details.
CLAY CHURCH UNITY GARDEN
Work days throughout the year
Do you enjoy gardening? Would you like to learn? Would you like to help provide food for our community? The Unity Garden is a great way to volunteer and make a difference in our community.
SUNDAY EVENING CENTERING
Sundays | 7-8 pm | Zoom
How do we stay sane in the midst of trying times? Join Scott Young for a weekly time of reflection and sharing, exploring spiritual practices and anchoring ourselves in Christ's love to begin each week.
GOLF GROUPS
MEN: Mon | 5pm | Notre Dame Burke
WOMEN: Fri | 9am | Studebaker GC
Drop in and enjoy some golf. Play is social, not league. Golfers of all levels are welcome.
Contact Bob & Sue Kistler for more info.
PICKLEBALL
Select dates | Firehouse Campus
Join us for pickleball. No experience needed. Contact Sue Zumbrun to sign up for the app and you'll be notified of open court times.
HELPING HANDS
Various dates and projects
Lend your time and skills to help elders and those with medical challenges in our community with home projects like bathroom accessibility upgrades, wheel chair ramps, and other minor home and yard repair.
Know someone who needs help?
CARE VISITS
Weekly and monthly opportunities
Individuals and/or families are invited to share in caring visits with the homebound and those in care facilities in our community. Resourcing and contacts will be provided. All ages welcome.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
If you have a short term disability or medical need, the church has some equipment available, including walkers, canes, a wheelchair, and bathroom stool seats. If you are in need, call the church office or contact Jean Womer.
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