Backpacks & Blessings Community Kickoff Event

Join Southside Church of Christ for a FREE community event created to bless local families as we prepare for the new school year!
About this Event

Join Southside Church of Christ for a FREE community event created to bless local families as we prepare for the new school year!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 12200 59th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98178

This year’s theme is:
🍎 “Fruit of the Spirit Farmers Market” 🍎

Families will enjoy:
🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
🎉 Games & family activities
🌭 Food & refreshments

📸 Farmers Market photo booth
🙏 Prayer & community support
📝 Vacation Bible School registration

This event is designed to bring families together, encourage children, and share the love of Christ with our community.

✨ PLUS — the fun does not stop on Saturday!

Join us Sunday through Friday for our Vacation Bible School week as children learn about the Fruit of the Spirit through Bible lessons, crafts, music, games, and fun nightly activities.

Galatians 5:22–23 reminds us:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”

All families are welcome!
Bring the kids, invite a neighbor, and come enjoy a day filled with love, laughter, and community connection.

📞 For more information: 206-899-8343
🌐 www.scocseattle.org