Opportunities to serve

There are dozens of ministries and opportunities to use the gifts that God has given you to serve our Church and the local community. Have a look down the list, and get in contact with the different ministry leaders below!

Worship opportunities

Altar Guild

Set the altar for Sunday Communion, as well as for any special services like Funerals, Weddings, or Baptisms. The time commitment is once a month for set up on Saturday and clean up after the service on Sunday. The training for Altar Guild is a full year as a trainee.

Contact Liz Lowry

Ushers

Serve and assist the congregation during any Worship Service, prepare the Nave for worship, take up the offering, and usher congregants during Communion. Members are expected to be humble, courteous, helpful, observant, and friendly – especially watching for visitors.

Contact Chris RS

Acolyte Ministry

Assist the clergy to prepare the Lord’s Table for Holy Communion and process the cross before and after service.

Contact Gregory T.

Lectors

Read lectionary readings (Bible) for Sunday services and Prayers of the People. We ask for you to read as you are able, but no more than once every 6 weeks. Training will be provided.

Contact Bill Bryan

AV Team

All training will be provided to run slides and sound for Sunday. All that's needed is a willingness to learn!

Contact Marcus C.

Chalice bearers

Help serve communion. Must be a confirmed member to serve in this ministry. Serve on a schedule according to availability, and full training is given and robes are provided.

Contact Bev Langford

Choir

Sings weekly at the 9 am service and for special holidays. Music-reading is not essential, but will greatly help. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7 - 9 pm. 8:15 am Warm-up on Sunday mornings.

Contact Karen Kearney

Children's Choir

For grades 2-6. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 5-5.45pm. We sing occasionally at either service

Contact Karen Kearney

Band

Our goal is to make disciples through music. Not by flashy performances, but by giving God's people songs to sing that sink deep into their hearts
and minds. Rehearsals on Thursday evenings, serve at 11:00 am service.

Contact Ashley Scholl

Baristas

Serve approximately 6-9 times per year during our Community Coffee time (responsible for set up & clean up). All supplies are provided by the church.

Contact Linda Soldo

Children's Ministry

Camp DIT (Disciples in Training) is our Children's program offered on Sundays at both 9am and 11am. We serve Acorns (ages 0-3), Sprouts (ages 4-5 ), K-3rd grade, Crew 45 (4th and 5th graders). Monthly programming for 4th and 5th graders, special events at holidays, Vacation Bible School, childcare for various programs, and other events during the year.

Contact Meg Schriffen

Young Saints

For students grades 6-12. Meets from 12:30-2:30 on Sundays. Lunch is provided. We seek to equip students to follow Jesus faithfully as they go through adolescence and transition into adulthood.

Contact Wesley Kennedy

Serving our Parish

Fix it ministry

Completes minor repairs or services for those that may not be able to do themselves, or afford to pay someone to do. The more varied the skill level of our volunteers, the more services we can offer.

Contact Chick Byrd

Meals ministry

Provide meals for those recovering from surgery, experiencing a birth or death in the family. Volunteers only need to sign up
when their schedule allows. The more volunteers we have, the more meals we can provide!

Contact Sara Kennedy

Prayer Ministry

Encourage and engage the body of Christ to bring the power and importance of prayer into all areas of the church ministry.

Contact Philip G.

Kitchen team

Prepare drinks & ice, set out supplies, trash collection & empty after event, wash & dry any dishes, clean kitchen area & put away all supplies; Be familiar with kitchen equipment & where supplies are stored.

Contact Lynda Kenny

Photography team

Take photos at church events, on Sundays, during special events. ANY type of camera is fine!

Contact Kerry W.

Other ministries

Men's ministry

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, there is a Men's Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. in the large classroom. Annual Men’s Retreat (May).

Contact James Munoz

Women's ministry

Gathers periodically to enjoy fellowship and spiritual transformation via: monthly brunches, book clubs, crafting events, bible studies, as well as spring and fall retreats.

Contact Diane & Anita

Small groups

Are a great place to connect more deeply with a smaller number of members of
the church, and to study the Bible together. We’ve a wide range of groups happening (times, place, schedules).

Go to 'Groups'

GriefShare

This is a 13 week program for those who have lost a loved one to death - regardless
of when the loss occurred.

Contact Linda Tavella

Single Women's Ministry

Open to ALL single adult
women of the church. Meets monthly in homes for casual fellowship.

Contact Linda Tavella

FISH (Friendship / International Student Hospitality)

FISH is a new missions endeavor to provide opportunities to extend friendship and to practice hospitality among international students in, or visiting, Charlotte.

Contact Leiton Chinn

ASAC Fly Fishers

Fellowship group actively engaged in mentorship, charity and general stewardship activities utilizing the sport of fly fishing.

Contact Chip Day

Outreach

Focused on caring for those in our community and filling needs that the Lord places on our hearts. (ex. Brookstone School, Operation Christmas Child, and Afghan refugee ministry).

Contact Stephen Huang

Missions

Focused on international ministry rather than domestic ministry (outreach) to help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world by educating, encouraging, and equipping our congregation to the opportunities available.

Contact Cindy P.