Serve The Church
Serve our Church
One of the best ways you can get involved at United Christian Parish is through serving. Through serving the church, you have the opportunity to use the unique gifts with which God has blessed you to make a difference in the lives of others at United Christian Parish. We’d love for you to serve with us!
Worship
Our Sunday services are powered by people serving various capacities. From ushers to sound techs to liturgists, there are many opportunities for you to support our worship services:
BROADCAST & TECH
Audio Tech: Audio techs are needed to support Sunday morning services and events throughout the year. Training is provided. Skills: A willingness to learn. Contact: Petie.
Online Moderator: The Online Moderator is someone logged into one of our streaming platforms and connects with people worshiping live online, shares links and other calls to action that coincides with what is happening in worship. Don’t worry about the technical side of the streaming for this role…we will have the service stream connected for you. Additionally, we will have prepared the needed content for you to share during the service. Training is provided. Contact: Kate.
Teleprompter Tech: Support hybrid services by running the teleprompter. The text will already be entered into the system, so this role focuses on running it live during the service. No experience required, any necessary training will be provided. Teleprompter tech serves weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to focus. Contact: Jerry.
Hospitality
On-site Greeter: Provide a warm welcome on Sunday mornings to those who are worshiping on-site. Greeters are available to answer questions guests may have. Greeters may serve weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Skills: Must be approachable and friendly. Contact: Debby.
Online Greeter: Greeters support the Online Moderator in welcoming those who are worshiping online. Must have a Facebook account. Online Greeters may serve weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Usher: Ushers help with seating, dismissal and offering during COVID, and helps Sunday morning worshipers find what they are looking for. Skills: Ushers love Jesus, people and our church! Contact: Brenda.
Music & Special Elements
Communion Steward: Care for our church community by preparing communion once a month. Contact: Brenda.
Vocalist or Instrumentalist: Serve on the platform for weekend services or special events by playing or singing music. Skills: Being musical is important. Perks: Great opportunity to practice your skills and expand your musical experience. Contact: Misha.
Kids & Students
Children’s Sunday School Teacher: Assist in the spiritual formation of children by teaching in Godly Play or Bible Explorers. Godly Play offers opportunities for on-site and virtual teachers. Bible Explorers seeks on-site teachers. Teachers may serve weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Skills: A passion for leading kids to know Jesus. Perks: You make a direct impact in children’s lives and get to have fun while doing so! Contact: Pastor Beth.
Vacation Bible School Volunteers: Each summer we offer a week long Vacation Bible School experience for children ages 4-grade 5. Opportunities to serve at VBS each summer are plentiful! Contact: Bissi.
Youth Leader: Youth leaders help lead youth gatherings, including Sunday Youth Group. Skills: A desire to work with middle and high school students to see them live a committed life to Christ. Perks: Have the opportunity to go on fun retreats and/or day trips. Contact: Pastor Beth.
Communications & Creative Opportunities
Photographer: Capture the active life at United Christian Parish during worship and events. Skills: Use creativity and technical skills to capture those moments. Having your own equipment is a plus, but not required. Perks: Great opportunity to build your photography portfolio, see your photos on our website and social media accounts! Contact: Kate.
Storyteller: We want to celebrate what God is doing at United Christian Parish. Storytellers help us to share stories of God’s work being done at UCP by writing questions, interviewing people or sharing their own personal story. Stories are shared on social media, in our newsletters and on our website. Contact: Kate.
Writer: Craft compelling stories, share personal stories of reflection or devotion by writing for Parish Life monthly publication.
Facilities & Grounds
Event Setup Assistant: Help set up for various events throughout the year. Includes moving furniture, decorating, setting up food and cleaning. Contact: Debbie.
