Serve the church
There are lots of ways that you can offer your gifts in service to our congregation – looking for a way to be more involved at WPUMC? Here are a few opportunities. And look for more ways to serve the larger community and those in need in the Link monthly newsletter and weekly e-mail updates.
- Ushering (online or in-person) - We schedule individuals for a specific Sunday a month for their ushering “shift”. Online ushering doesn’t require you to be in the building, but to engage with online worship participants. In-person ushering requires your presence, and includes greeting people and helping with offering and communion. Email Rev. Sandi at pastor@washparkumc.org.
- Making Meals - Do you love to cook or offer people food? We coordinate meals for families with new babies, people who have health concerns, and other times when a meal seems to offer a tangible sign of love to our church family. To help out, email Rev. Sandi at pastor@washparkumc.org.
- Sunday Morning Liturgist - If you’d like to help offer a greeting to our worship participants, lead the call to worship and read the scripture, email Rev. Sandi at pastor@washparkumc.org.
- AV Tech - We are looking for 2 to 3 individuals to work the soundboard/PC during worship. This person would help with the technical aspects of running the service, including:
-starting, monitoring, and stopping the stream for our online audience/congregation members
-playing videos as needed
-advancing the PowerPoint slides
-monitoring and adjusting sound
Applicants should be comfortable with basic PC functionality and be willing to learn a bit about live sound and streaming technology. The individuals will work with Steve to learn the system and some basic troubleshooting. There is a $50 stipend per shift. Please contact Steve at music@washparkumc.org
There are lots of other ways to volunteer at WPUMC – if there is something specific you’d like to share, or if you are interested in a certain area of leadership, please contact Rev. Sandi at pastor@washparkumc.org.
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Sing or Ring BellsThe choir meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings before worship service. We are always looking for new choir members! If you are interested, learn more and contact music@washparkumc.org
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Host Coffee MatesSunday mornings, refreshments are provided in our South Parlor. Grab a cup of coffee before or after our worship service. Volunteers prepare the treats and clean up. If you would like to help, contact office@washparkumc.org.
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TeachThe Sunday School program runs during the school year during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sundays. You do not need to have previous experience to volunteer, and training will be provided. Background checks are conducted before teaching. Contact education@washparkumc.org.
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UsherUshers are needed to work on a rotating basis during the worship service. Ushers greet people as they arrive, distribute programs and registration pads, and help with the collection or communion. Training is provided. If you are interested, contact office@washparkumc.org.
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AcolyteAcolytes participate in the Sunday worship service by lighting and extinguishing altar candles, assisting with the offering, and helping with communion. Acolytes must be in grades three through five and are scheduled on a rotating basis, typically serving once a month or less. Contact office@washparkumc.org.
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AV TechAV Techs work at the soundboard in the balcony and control the sound, mics, lights, media, and projection screen during the service. Training is provided. If you are interested, contact office@washparkumc.org.
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