Worship Volunteers
Shalom Worship Volunteer Position Descriptions
Liturgist
Welcomes the congregation, reads announcements provided ahead of time on pulpit, reads call to worship printed in bulletin, and reads the provided scripture. The Pastor emails the bulletin by Thursday so the pieces to be read can be rehearsed ahead of time. Arrive by 9:30am to perform microphone check.
Sound/Video Booth
Although training on the sound and video system is required, there is a step-by-step guide with photos of settings. Many pieces are automated and don’t require changing once set. Switching between microphones and adjusting volume levels is the main job. Mobility to step up into the booth at the back of the sanctuary is required. Arrive by 9:15am to turn on system and provide sound checks for choir, liturgist, and Pastor.
Greeter
Arrive by 9:30am to welcome all and assist people with check-in. Be ready to answer questions of visitors and provide a quick overview of the building, location of bathrooms, nursery, and Ginny’s Room for grades K-5. If busy, rely on Lead Usher or call over someone to assist.
Lead Usher
Arrive by 9:30am to help with bulletin distribution and, as necessary, seating. Let families with children know of the ‘busy bags’ in the hall under the coat rack. Provide assistance to Greeter if the entry becomes crowded. During the service, lead offering collection (3 plates) with three Offertory Ushers. Before the service begins, talk with the offertory ushers to assign aisles and plates. If not enough volunteers have signed up for offertory, identify those who will step-up.
Offertory Usher
During the service, pass the three offering plates from one row to the next, one plate per section. The three offertory ushers plus lead usher each take an aisle (two outside aisles and two inside aisles). The two inside aisle ushers need to work both sides of their aisle. After one section is completed, one usher is to walk the offering plate through the Narthex for those seated there.
Acolyte, aka Candle Lighter
Often a youth, lighting the candles can also be done by an adult. At the beginning of the service, stand at the back during announcements with the candle lighting device. Youth should be about 7 years old and able to walk safely with a flame. Instruction and practice can be arranged as needed.
Communion Server
On the first Sundays of the month, step forward to hold the plate and goblet while the congregation comes forward to receive the elements. One pair of Communion servers will take the elements to those unable to come forward, particularly paying attention to whom may be seated in the Narthex. Shalom serves grape juice and gluten/nut/dairy free bread.
Sanctuary Décor
If you have a desire to share your creative talents, please identify yourself!
Communion Prep
Buy (and cut into pieces) the gluten/nut/dairy free bread and grape juice, and set up for Communion. In the past, every month dear Kathy Dyson made the challah bread Pastor Steve Eriksen would “break”. Since her passing, loaves for the ceremonial breaking are purchased.
Refreshments
Do you enjoy baking goodies? Church Life is always welcoming contributions to add to spread after the service. Bring your contributions to the kitchen before worship on Sunday mornings or drop off earlier in the week. Fruit and healthier choices are always welcome!
If you don't have time to bake or buy anything but would still like to contribute. There is a donation basket set out on the table each Sunday.
Youth Program Volunteers
Christian Education is looking for more volunteers. We feel it's so important for youth to meet and get to know other adults in the congregation. What better way to do this than to volunteer and spend some time with them. See Requirements to Volunteer with the Youth at the bottom.
What does volunteering look like?
Sundays- When the children are excused to the Learning Community, you will join the lead teacher in the room to participate in activities, crafts, and spend time getting to know our Kindergarteners-5th Graders.
Nursery- Infants through Pre-schoolers stay together during Learning Community. This is a go with the flow kind of group. You can read stories or play games until it's time to combine.
Requirements to Volunteer with the Youth~
All volunteers need to be well known members/congregants of the church, to have read and signed Shalom's Safe Church Policy, and to have passed a background check (Church office will contact you with information when you sign up).