Volunteer at Church of the Cross

We are a liturgical church, and the word “liturgy" literally means “work of the people." Therefore, as we come together on Sundays and beyond, we’re invited to participate in the liturgy. 

You're invited to join in this meaningful work through helping during Sunday morning worship, serving with children or youth, or assisting at special events. When you offer your time in one of these volunteer areas, you can bless the Lord, our church family, the local community, and your own heart with your service

Please consider the various service opportunities below. Each area has a button leading to a simple form requesting more information about serving. We would love to answer your questions and help you find a great way to participate in "the work of the people."

Serve During a Sunday Morning Service

  • You'll be the first face people see by greeting and directing attendees during services.

    • All are welcome to serve here.

    • You will serve about 1x service per month.

    • Interested? Fill out this form.

  • You can make coffee for after service and set out refreshments.

    • All are welcome to serve here.

    • You will serve about 1x service per month.

    • Interested? Fill out this form.

  • Leading our service processional by carrying the cross is a great way for our younger members to serve on Sunday morning.

    • All children aged 5-13 years old are welcome to serve here.

  • You can read the Word of God from the pulpit during our services. Some preparation is required.

    • All are welcome to serve here, including children and youth.

  • You can lead this section of service by offering up the prayers of our community from the pulpit. Some preparation is required.

    • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

  • You can be a welcoming presence in the service and tell folks about upcoming events from the pulpit. Also, you’ll be available for ten minutes or so after the service in the Gathering Space to answer any questions from visitors.

    • Attendees of 6+ months is required to serve here.

  • You can serve the sacrament to those in the congregation during services.

  • You can help prepare the elements before or between services, and respectfully dispose of them during cleanup. Training will be provided.

    • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

Serve on a Ministry Team

 

Prayer Teams

Prayers of the People

You can lead this section of service by offering up the prayers of our community from the pulpit. Some preparation is required.

  • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

  • How often you would serve widely varies.

Sanctuary Prayer Team

You can serve those in our community by praying together, making our praises, needs, and requests known to our Heavenly Father. Ministers serve in pairs on Sunday mornings, during communion, and at our quarterly Time Set Apart services.

  • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

  • How often you would serve widely varies.

Next Generation Prayer Team

You can commit to praying with Scripture on a monthly basis for a child or youth at Church of the Cross. We begin this ministry of prayer as soon as we hear that a child is on the way, and continue through the college years.

  • All are welcome to serve here.

  • Pray at least 1x per month on your own time.

Online Intercessory Team

You will periodically receive Prayer Requests via email from members of our community. Anyone can serve.

  • All are welcome to serve here.

  • Pray at your own convenience, as often as you’d like.

 

Tech, Music, and Arts Teams

Tech Team

If you are comfortable with technology and have a can-do spirit, the Tech Team may be a great fit. We have roles in both audio and video to amplify and live stream our services.

  • Attendees of 4+ months can serve here.

 

Instrumental and Choral Music

If you love to sing or play music, we have occasional choirs or chamber groups and will need voices, instruments, and accompanists. Please let us know if you have an interest so we can include you in music-related communication.

  • All are welcome to serve here.

  • You would serve occasionally for special seasons (like Christmas).

  • Interested? Fill out this form.

 

Arts Teams

If you're someone who loves the beauty of the sanctuary, the art gallery, or helping with collaborative artistic projects, let's explore where you may be able to serve when volunteers are needed.

  • Attendees of 4+ months can serve here.

  • You can serve occasionally when requested.

  • Interested? Fill out this form.

 

Worship Team

If you're a vocalist or instrumentalist, this may be a great fit for you. Having experience with harmony and improvisation is important. Andene will schedule a potential audition with you.

  • Attendees of 4+ months can serve here.

 

Building and Events Teams

All are welcome to serve in our hospitality and building care teams.

Special Events Hospitality Team

You can be on call to help with our annual Community Outreach events (Halloween, Easter Carnival & Egg Hunt) as well as setting up, serving during, and cleaning up after occasional luncheons, weddings, and funerals.

Building Care Team

You can help out with special projects (big and small) around the church building if you enjoy working on home improvement projects.

 

Children’s Ministry*

You can become part of our Kids of the Cross team to disciple our younger members (birth - 6th grade) in the nursery, Sunday school, or paid childcare, as well as special events like VBS.

  • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

  • You would serve in a classroom about 1x service per month.

*Serving with children requires mandatory safety training and a background check.

 

Youth Ministry*

This is a really fun opportunity to serve the next generation (grades 7-12) by hanging out, participating in lessons, laughing a lot, getting to know some awesome teens, and even joining us on retreats, trips, and game days.

  • Attendees of 6+ months can serve here.

  • You would serve about 2x Sunday nights per month. You will also serve at occasional events and youth retreats, as your schedule allows.

*Serving with youth requires mandatory safety training and a background check.

 

Have More Questions?

Reach out to Deacon Joel. He can answer your question or get you in touch with the right person.