Five Activities, One Community

Good Seed Project · January–July 2026

Five Activities, One Community: A 6-Month Impact & Reach Review

A comprehensive review of participation, repeat attendance, and international reach across Tweenies, Young Adults & Bible Study, the Community Meal, International Meeting Place, and Sunday School.

Written & Compiled by: John Elhami

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Data Gathered by: John Elhami, Egle Davydovaite & Sarah Medhaat

From January to July 2026, the five activities recorded 58 gatherings, at least 1,130 visits, and 252 participant records. The registers also show participation from at least 26 countries and places of origin. Note: Participant totals count records within each activity, so individuals involved in multiple programs may be counted more than once.

Each activity served a distinct role within the community: the Community Meal brought together the largest overall gathering, Sunday School reached 52 enrolled children, and smaller focused groups created targeted spaces for young adults, Bible study, and international community building.

Overview of participation metrics across the five Good Seed activities.

At a Glance

52

Children enrolled in Sunday School by July.

22

Sunday School participants reported as new joiners across spring and July.

26+

Countries or places of origin identified from registers tracking origin data.

57

Participant records showing attendance at 5 or more gatherings across the 4 detailed tracking activities.

Sunday School reported more than 210 visits (exact total unrecorded).

Comparison of the Five Activities

Comparative summary across activity lines. Some participants engaged in multiple activities.

International Reach

The four registers that collected origin information recorded participants connected to at least 26 countries and places of origin. The actual number is likely higher, as several entries omitted origin data and Sunday School did not track it.

Countries and places of origin recorded across participating groups (highlighted areas).

Activity 1

Tweenies

Tweenies recorded 14 children across 5 gatherings, generating 33 total visits—an average of 6.6 children per session.

Attendance ranged from 2 to 9 children per session.

Turnout was strongest during the first three meetings. Four children attended four of the five gatherings, while three joined later in the timeline.

Activity 2

Young Adults & Bible Study

This group registered 19 participants across 5 gatherings, accumulating 48 visits for an average of 9.6 attendees per session.

Attendance remained consistently between 7 and 12 participants.

The launch gathering was the largest at 12 participants, with two core members attending every session.

Activity 3

Gemenskapsmåltiden — Community Meal

The Community Meal recorded 121 participant records across 21 gatherings, totaling 693 visits—an average of 33.0 people per meal.

Attendance ranged between 22 and 51 participants per meal.

Peak attendance occurred on March 17 (51 attendees). A strong core group was sustained throughout, with 45 individuals attending 5 or more meals and 34 new participants joining during this period.

Activity 4

International Meeting Place

This initiative recorded 46 participants across 11 gatherings, totaling 145 visits (average: 13.2 people per session). Participants represented at least 13 explicit countries or places of origin.

Attendance varied between 8 and 26 participants.

Attendance peaked on March 19 with 26 attendees. Ten participants attended five or more gatherings, and 38 individuals joined for the first time after the initial opening session.

Activity 5

Sunday School

Sunday School recorded 52 enrolled children across 16 tracked sessions (mid-February through May, plus July). It logged over 210 visits, averaging 13.1+ children per session.

Enrolled base expanded steadily while weekly average attendance stayed near 11–15 children.

The registered base grew from 11 children in February to 52 by July, with monthly average attendance holding steady between 11.0 and 14.5 children.

Identified new joiners: 8 between March–May and 14 added during the July summer roster.

In total, 22 new joiners were recorded over the period as registration quadrupled.

Returning Participation

Repeat attendance varied depending on meeting frequency. Across the four detailed tracking activities, 57 participants attended 5 or more sessions.

Breakdown of participants attending 5 or more sessions across the primary activity lines.

Main Findings

1. Tailored Purpose & Audience: Each activity targeted a distinct community segment, operating effectively at varying scales and meeting frequencies.
2. Community Meal as Anchor: The meal served as the highest-volume gathering point with 693 visits.
3. Expanding Youth Reach: Sunday School significantly expanded child engagement, reaching 52 enrolled children and over 210 visits.
4. Broad & Sustained Diversity: The initiative fostered a deep sense of belonging, drawing participants from at least 26 origin countries with high returning rates.

Conclusion

The activity registers document widespread engagement across youth, young adults, Bible study, shared meals, and international social spaces. Together, they confirm at least 1,130 total visits across 58 sessions and 252 individual participant records.

Beyond the statistics, these figures represent genuine community connection: children consistently returning to Sunday School, neighbors connecting over shared meals, and international newcomers finding a welcoming local home.

★ Project Support:

Created and compiled by European Solidarity Corps Volunteers (2026).

Data Source: Good Seed Project attendance registers and activity reports (January–July 2026). Sunday School calculations reflect stated totals of 16 sessions and 210+ visits.