Serve the Coachella Valley

You do not have to believe everything before you can help someone.

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Passion Church serves because every person is made in the image of God.

We believe following Jesus leads us to love our neighbors in practical ways, especially children, families, and people walking through difficult seasons.

Faith that shows up

At Passion Church, serving is not about having everything figured out. It is about taking one step toward someone else with compassion, humility, and love.

We serve our city because Jesus sees people, loves people, and moves toward people. We want to do the same.

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A loving home for vulnerable children

John and Samantha Burns moved to the Coachella Valley in April 2024 to help launch Passion Church and partner with Olive Crest.

Through Olive Crest’s Family Circle, they open their home to children and families in crisis. Since June, they have welcomed children ranging from 4 months old to 15 years old, with stays ranging from one night to more than a month.

Their story reminds us that serving does not have to be complicated to be powerful. Sometimes love looks like a safe home, a warm meal, a gift card, a clean room, or a church family ready to step in when a family says yes.

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Serving with Olive Crest

One of the ways we serve the Coachella Valley is through our partnership with Olive Crest, an organization that strengthens children and families in crisis.

Passion Church helps support foster and host families through practical projects, meal support, gift cards, encouragement, and serve days that make it easier for families to say yes when a child needs care.

  • Meals for foster and host families

  • Gift cards and household support

  • Serve projects for children and families

  • Encouragement for host families

  • Practical help when placements happen quickly

Upcoming Serve Projects

Serve Projects are simple, practical ways to make a difference in our community. Some happen after Worship. Some happen during the week. Some are as simple as bringing supplies, writing cards, packing meals, or showing up for a few hours.

Be the Miracle

Throughout November, we’re collecting Christmas gifts for Olive Crest foster families across the Coachella Valley.

Then on Sunday, November 22, both our Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs locations will come together in Palm Springs for a wrapping party and serve project. We’ll wrap the donated gifts, enjoy lunch together, and help make Christmas a little brighter for local families.

Donate a gift. Come wrap. Be the miracle.

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You can make a difference here.

Whether you are new to church, coming back to faith, or ready for a next step, there is a place for you to serve.

You do not have to believe everything before you can help someone.

Join a serve project