Kick off location: (see map)
Town Clock Center
680 Main St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
When you think about The Big Day, picture this: many hundreds of
teenagers from youth groups from all around uniting to serve a
neighborhood in need.
The Big Day is a nation wide day of service that brings people
together to be part of a new movement of Christian teens across the
country who are uniting to show what it means to be the hands and
feet of Jesus. The Big Day is happening in Dubuqe on May 5, 2012
(add this
date to your outlook calendar)
Participants will be serving in beautiful Dubuque - "The
Masterpiece of the Mississippi River" - home of the great
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. We will be working in
the community with different service projects to include home
repairs, painting, cleaning up parks and planting, and cleaning
trails that were damaged during the flood of 2011. Our goal
is to show that young Christian youth can make a difference in
communities by working together and showing God's love to
others.
Currently, we will be volunteering at: The
Storybook Hill Children's Zoo , The Carnegie-Stout
Public Library, Dubuque/Jackson County Habitat for
Humanity, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical
Gardens, Dubuque Main Street,
Farmer's Market, Dubuque County
Courthouse, Derby Grange Golf &
Recreation, Dubuque County Fairgrounds,
Mines of Spain Recreation Area, City of Dubuque
Park and Recreation Division, North End
and Washington Neighborhood Areas, and the list continues
to grow.
Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa and is located on the
northeastern part of the state along the mighty Mississippi
River. Because of the many century old churches, Dubuque is
also known as the city with many steeples. Your group might
consider spending the night at a local church and take some time
exploring beautiful Dubuque.
The Big Day starts off with a kickoff rally on the morning of
the event, all supplies and project materials will be provided as
well as lunch, devotional materials for mid-day break. After
our time of service is complete, everyone will join the
neighborhood in a Block Party Celebration to finish the day!
Sign up to
receive emails about The Big Day