Hospitality Hubs
Places of rest and welcome, offering refreshments, conversation, and a calm space during the Games.
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Service to the GamesServing
Serving
the City.
Welcoming the World.
The Commonwealth Games are about more than sport. They are about people, celebration, movement, and shared experience. As Glasgow welcomes the world in 2026, Run the Race Glasgow wants the Church to be present in ways that are practical, compassionate, and visible.
On the Ground
A City Serving Together
For us, "Service to the Games" means practical love in action. It means churches and volunteers showing up in places where people gather, creating spaces of rest, joy, welcome, and support.
Some acts of service will be highly visible, while others will happen quietly in the background — but all of them matter.
On the Ground
What Service Looks Like
Service takes many forms — from quiet acts of kindness to vibrant moments of welcome. Across the city, churches and volunteers will create spaces of rest, joy, and connection, each one offering a glimpse of God's love in action.
Street Presence
Visible welcome in busy public spaces through conversation, practical help, and hospitality.
Learn more →Community Performances
Music, creativity, and community expression bringing life and encouragement to public spaces.
Learn more →Family Zones
Safe, family-friendly spaces where children and parents can rest, play, and reconnect.
Learn more →Chaplaincy Support
Pastoral care and spiritual support for those who need prayer, encouragement, or someone to talk to.
Learn more →"Whoever serves should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised."
— 1 Peter 4:11b
The Heart of It
Why it Matters
When people visit Glasgow, they will remember more than medals and results. They will remember the atmosphere, the welcome, and the kindness they encountered along the way.
Our prayer is that through practical service, people will experience something of God's love in the middle of a major international event. Every cup of tea, every bottle of water, every word of encouragement, every helpful conversation, and every act of generosity becomes part of that witness.
Get Involved
How You Can Help
Take Action
Help us show the warmth, kindness, and love that define our city. Whether by volunteering, offering your church space, giving financially, or praying, your support matters.
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