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FIND your passion --
USE
your expertise --
CONNECT with others
It’s what makes us a COMMUNITY
In other words…
seek, serve, embrace!
Church Office: 317-251-9489
Teri Thomas, Pastor [email protected]
Ruth Chadwick Moore, Associate Pastor
Maureen Wilson, Director of Education and Youth Ministries [email protected]
John Wright, Director of Music Ministries
Denise Harrington, Senior Ministry Consultant [email protected]
Marko Petričić, Organist [email protected]
Carol McDonald, Parish Associate
Lori Schlabach, Church Business Adminstrator [email protected]
Susan Glant, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Sala, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Tim McElroy, Lead Custodian [email protected]
Jonathan Petersen, Sunday Custodian
I can bring stuff!
Gatherers and Collectors
Description: Donate to various needs to fulfill ongoing or seasonal requests for help in the following areas: • School 55 educational supplies • Food barrel donations • Clothing for seasonal events • Westminster Christmas Baskets
Number of people: Everyone! Special skills required: Just the joy of giving Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore
Transportation is right up my alley!
Bus Driver Description: Sunday for 11am worship or for special events. Number of people needed: 5-8 Time commitment: one Sunday a month - 3-4 hours Special skills needed: For insurance purposes, must be a member, at least 21 years old, and have valid driver’s license and insurance. Training provided. Staff Contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore
HELP! I’m a parent!
Parents with a Passion Description: Discuss current topics, share experiences, pray together, and support one another. Number of people: Parents of all ages with children of all ages Time commitment: 6:15-7:30pm each Wednesday Staff Contact: Maureen Wilson Mom to Mom Description: Social group for moms with children ages 12 years and under Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: evenings Contact: Becky Huehls, [email protected]
Exercise? I’m ready!
Exercise Class Description: Low impact exercise - strength, cardio, balance Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: 1 hour, Mon and Thurs, 1:30-2:30pm Staff Contact: Denise Harrington Spiritual Striders Christcare Group Description: Walking group focused on serving God and exploring the Bible Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning -1 hour Contact: Barb Angotti, [email protected]
I’m a volunteer – How can I help?
IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) Description: Housing homeless families for one week, three times a year. Opportunities include: van driver, dinner preparer, dinner host activity host, overnight host, set-up and clean-up.
Number of people needed: 90 each week we host
Time commitment: 2 -3 hours except overnight host (10 hours)
Special skills needed: None
Contact: Dolly Craft ([email protected]), Nancy Jarrell ([email protected]), Kathryn and Gabe Goncalves ([email protected])
Washington Twp. Back To School Extravaganza Description: Collect, wash, sort and size donated clothing for school children. Help set up and distribute clothing on specific date in early August.
Number of people needed: Unlimited
Time commitment: Variable – May-July
Special skills needed: None
Contact: Jerry Gray, 317-627-5422
School #55 Clothe-A-Child Description: Be a shopper for December clothes shopping trip for children at School 55.
Number of people needed: Unlimited
Time commitment: 3 hours on a weekday in December
Special skills needed: None
Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore Pantry Partners Description: Volunteer at “Northminster Day” at Second Presbyterian’s food pantry. Number of people needed: 10 volunteers each time Time commitment: 4 hours each time, 2nd Tuesday of the
month Special skills needed: Ability to stand for extended period Contact: John Reed, 317-257-8784
Years of experience – we love to participate!
NorthStars Description: 60+ folks who meet to attend special events and participate in mission activities Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: Varies Contact: John and Marty Brooks, n9kyr2yahoo.com; Caregivers Support Groups Description: Gathering of those who care for others with special needs. Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: 2 hours Staff Contact: Denise Harrington
I love the smell of books!
Library Helper Description: Collection maintenance, book processing, cataloger Number of people needed: 2 Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly on Tuesday mornings Special skills needed: None – will train. Contact: Debbie Bulloff, [email protected]
I can make stuff!
Knitters/Crocheters/Weavers/Sewers Description: Knit, crochet or weave prayer shawls for those in need of comfort. Provide blankets for new babies and baptisms. Number of people needed: Unlimited Special skills needed: Ability to knit, crochet, weave or sew Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore
Technology – it doesn’t drive me
crazy! Photographer and /or Videographer Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: Varies by event Special skills needed: No editing skills needed. Having your own camera/smartphone is a plus. Staff Contact: Susan Glant Video Recording and Live Audio Streaming Operator Description: Run Tricaster video streaming system. Number of people needed: unlimited Time commitment: Sunday am worship services or special services Special skills needed: We will train. Contact: Lori Schlabach
Office stuff floats my boat!
Office Volunteer Description: filing, assemble mailings, labeling Number of people needed: unlimited Time commitment: varies Special skills needed: None Staff contact: Nancy Sala Publication Stuffers Description: Assemble and stuff publications Number of people needed: 1-2 to add to current group Time commitment: 1-2 hours
Special skills needed: Love of donuts and conversation! Staff contact: Susan Glant
Sunday morning – I’m not afraid!
Readers for Worship
Description: Read scripture and other readings for worship. Number of people needed: 1 reader each service. All ages welcome. Time commitment: 20 minutes to practice at home and ability to arrive in sanctuary 15 minutes before worship begins to do a sound check. 1 hour for service. Special skills required: Ability to read clearly, loudly and slowly so all can understand. Staff contact: Teri Thomas
HOST (Hospitality Offered Serving Together) Description: Greeting, ushering at worship/special events Number of people needed: 4-10 Time commitment: One service per month Special skills needed: Welcoming smile, reliability Elder contact: Hitch Learned, [email protected]
Youth Acolyte
Description: The acolyte serves as “light bearer” in the 11am Sunday worship Number of people needed: 2 each Sunday Time commitment: 1 hour Special skills needed: None – will train.
Elder Contact: Heather Banks, [email protected] Sunday Morning Fellowship Hour Description: Hosting, serving coffee between services. Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1-2 hours, Sunday morning Special skills needed: None – will train Contact: Carol Frohlich, [email protected]
I can carry a tune, play an instrument
or dance! Choirs
Celebration Choir (K-2nd Grade Peace Choir (3rd-5th Grade) Bell Canto Choir (6-11th Grade) Chancel Choir (age 16 and up)
Staff contact: John Wright Play instrument Dance
I’m ready to take on college/young adults! College Care Packages Description: Write a note; bake a treat; mail a package. Number of people needed: 10 Time commitment: Variable- 2 hours max Special skills needed: None Staff contact: Maureen Wilson
“Adopt” a College Student Description: Be in regular contact with one or two students. Send notes, go to lunch, send a text, etc. Number of people needed: 15 individuals or families Time commitment: Variable Special skills required: Encouragement, listening, support, mentor and help them connect with others. Must complete and clear a background check. Staff contact: Maureen Wilson
#FoodandFaith – Young Adult Fellowship Group Description: This group (25-45 years old) gathers for lunch after worship Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: 1-2 hours when scheduled Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore
I’m a good listener! Stephen Minister Description: Meet with persons experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 50 hours of training for commissioning. Meeting monthly (2 hours) plus meeting with assigned care receiver once a week for one hour. Special skills needed: Caring Christian who listens and keeps confidentiality. Contact: Carol Campbell, [email protected];
John Reed, [email protected]; Tony Dzwonar, [email protected]
Middle School and High School kids don’t scare me!
Italian Night Description: Donate your time, talent, or item to our annual youth fundraiser in February. Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: Variable Special skills needed: Organizational, fundraising, mentoring. If you have contact with our youth you must complete and clear a background check. Staff contact: Maureen Wilson Youth Program Chaperone Description: One-time chaperone for trips, outings, activities. Number of people needed: 4 per event Time commitment: 2-3 hours per event depending on event Special skills needed: Enjoy being around teenagers! Model responsible behavior. Must complete and clear background check. Staff contact: Maureen Wilson
Share Your Talents/Hobbies with Youth Description: Organize/work with youth on a project or trip Number of people needed: 2 per event Time commitment: Variable, 2-4 hours depending on event Special skills needed: Love of youth and some expertise in project or trip of your choice. Must complete and clear background check. Staff contact: Maureen Wilson
Food? Are you kidding me? Love
to cook! Meal Train Description: Bring a meal to a family with a new child or someone in need.
Number of people needed: Unlimited. Time commitment: Time to drop off a meal at home or leave at church in the freezer. Special skills needed: Ability to send and receive email. Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore
Meals for Wednesday Night Dinner Description: Shop for and prepare dinner for Wednesday night programs Number of people needed: 4 or more Time commitment: 1 hour prep, 2 hours at church Special skills needed: none Contact: Betty Bowers, [email protected]
Young children are my love in life!
Church School Teacher Description: Escort children to classroom following Time with Children and teach class. Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1-2 hours a week when scheduled to teach. Special skills needed: Have a passion for working with children. Must complete and clear a background check. Staff Contact: Maureen Wilson Nursery – Baby Rocker Description: Greet families and assist in the Nursery Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1-2 hours a week when scheduled Special skills needed: Have a passion for working with children. Must complete and clear a background check Staff Contact: Maureen Wilson
Kids Club Under the Stairs Description: Supervise open play with Legos and crafts during the 10am hour Number of people needed: 1 -2 weekly Time commitment: 1 hour a week Special skills needed: Have a passion for working with children. Must complete and clear a background check. Staff Contact: Maureen Wilson
Education – I’m never too old to
learn! Circle 1 (Sarah Circle) Description: Bible/book study Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: 7pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month Contact: Melissa Hopkins, [email protected]
Circle 3 Description: Bible study Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: 7 pm, 1st Thursday of the month Contact: Mary Beth Riner, [email protected] Women’s Bible Study Description: Fellowship, prayer and bible study on the passages used for the sermons Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: Tuesday, 11am-12pm Staff contact: Ruth Chadwick Moore Men’s Prayer Breakfast Description: Fellowship, bible-related study and enlightenment Number of people: Unlimited Time commitment: Wednesday, 8:15am Contact: Bob Bowers, [email protected]
Spiritual Striders Christcare Group Description: Walking group focused on serving God and exploring the Bible Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1 hour a week Contact: Barb Angotti, [email protected]
Teamwork – Oh yeah!
Stewardship Committee Description: Help preserve the financial stability of our Church and its budget. Emphasis is August through October; year- round activities and communication. Plan events for the stewardship year. Number of people needed: 3 – more welcome! Time commitment: 4 hours monthly – more for the ambitious! Special skills needed: Organization, project management; excellent follow-through. Elder contact: Gabe Goncalves, [email protected]
E-Team (Evangelism, Energy, Enthusiasm and Embrace) Description: Responsible for things that bring people from the community into the church.
Number of people needed: 2-3 Time commitment: 1 st Tuesday of the month - 1-2 hours Events may require more time. Special skills needed: interest in welcoming visitors and encouraging people to come to church Elder contact: John Brooks, [email protected]; Hitch Learned, [email protected]
Mission Team Description: Look for new mission; assist in maintaining relationships with current mission projects. Number of people needed: 3-4 Time commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month – 1-2 hours. Events may require more time. Special skills needed: None Elder contact: Andy Longo, [email protected]
Congregational Life Team Description: Plan events, meals, 10am Fellowship Hour Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month -- 1-2 hours. Events may req uire more time. Special skills needed: None Contact: Carol Frohlich, [email protected] Christian Education Team
Description: Advise, plan and assist with the goals and activities of the Christian Education Team. Must complete and clear a background check. Number of people needed: Unlimited Time commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month -1-2 hours. Events may require more time. Special skills needed: Love of learning. Elder contact: Heather Banks, [email protected], Liz Neterval, [email protected], Bill Dynes, [email protected]
Worship Team
Description: Responsible for overseeing components that comprise the worship life of the congregation. Number of people needed: 4-8 Time commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month – 1- hour Events may require more time. Special skills needed: Love for worship Elder contact: Jennifer Skeels, [email protected]; Anne Ricchuto, [email protected]
Building and Grounds Team Description: Number of people needed: Time commitment: 1st Tuesday of the month – 1-2 hours Special skills needed: Elder contact: Linda Furuness, [email protected] Staff contact: Lori Schlabach
Finance Committee Description: Number of people needed: Time commitment: Special skills needed: Elder contact: David Neitzel, [email protected]