Many of you have asked “how can I help?” during this time of transition. Thank you for your generous offers. Our staff has given much thought to where your time and talents would be most helpful, now and in the coming months. If you see an area that interests you, please contact Michelle Groom ( mgroom@uccftw.com) at 817.926.6631, ext. 138 to sign up.
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Administrative
Help to prepare for Board of Steward and Assembly meetings
Assist with filing (business office and elsewhere)
Help maintain the Library or assist members selecting and checking out materials
Organize records from the vault in chronological order
Volunteer to be a part of The Arches Bookstore
Help with bulletin boards – keeping them ‘fresh’ and up to date
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All Church Assists/Front Desk
Answer phones and staff the front desk throughout the week
Greet/direct during special events (i.e. Weekday School Bazaar/Fellowship Events)
Be part of an on-call list for large mailings
Help with sign ups for ministry events on Sundays in the Gallery
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Building and Grounds
Assist with small repairs around the church
Help with larger projects when necessary
Adopt a kitchen or pantry (straighten shelves and drawers, track down “lost” items)
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Communications
Assist with large print bulletins
Mail out printed sermons each week
Fold and stuff Sunday bulletins each week
Proof read the monthly UCC Journal
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Congregational Life
Teach or shepherd our Journey Land children
Teach our preschool children
Serve as a preschool Sunday greeter
Pick up bagels for the youth on Sunday morning from Panera
Prepare Sunday evening Snack Suppers
Serve as a sponsor for Sunday evening Children’s programs (CCF and JYF)
Volunteer to prepare/bring food on Wednesday by noon for College Lunch Bunch
Care for our ‘away’ students (SAM) with cards and care packages for Campus Ministry
Serve on the Campus Ministry Committee
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Fellowship Events
Assist with Coffee Fellowship on Sunday mornings (set up/clean up)
Advance ticket sales for the September 13 picnic
Assist with set up/clean up/games for the September 13 picnic
Advance ticket sales for the November 22 Thanksgiving Dinner
Assist with set up/clean up for the November 22 Thanksgiving Dinner
Advance ticket sales and assist with future Fellowship Events
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Hospitality/Membership
Make calls to first time visitors
Become part of the note writing team that meets monthly
Volunteer to host new members as they join UCC
Help collect pew registry forms and clean the Sanctuary on Monday mornings
Plan new member events
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Media Ministry
Serve on Sunday mornings to run sound, video and lighting
(Tom Atkin is willing to train anyone who is interested in this technical area)
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Music/Worship Ministry
Read Scripture at both Sunday morning services
“Coach” the scripture readers on a monthly basis
Set up and take down the Labyrinth
Serve with the Chancel Guild in preparing communion on Sunday mornings
Input the choral library in our new system
Help with Children’s Choirs lunch setup and clean up
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Pastoral Care
Serve on the Church Friends Committee (visiting homebound members)
Flower Ministry (arrange and/or deliver flowers to those in assisted living/homebound)
Make phone calls
Send cards
Assist with funerals/receptions
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The SEARCH
Help with snack set up/clean up
Assist in dressing table, setting up prayer stations, creating sacred spaces
Send cards to SEARCH visitors
Serve communion
Read scripture
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If you see an area that interests you, please contact Michelle Groom ( mgroom@uccftw.com) at 817.926.6631, ext. 138 to sign up. |
