ABOUT THIS MINISTRY
Ushers interact with all the congregants on a Sunday morning, in several ways. They greet people as they enter the sanctuary, providing them with a bulletin and handouts. They assist people in finding seats, keeping the flow of movement into the sanctuary steady and comfortable.
During the service, they engage in a number of activities, including giving flowers and welcome packets to those who are new to our church, collecting the offering, and then being present as people leave.
After the service, ushers prepare the sanctuary for the next service, picking up and cleaning where necessary.
These are the primary duties of the ushers, and yet most importantly, ushers offer a welcoming smile, an invitation to be at peace, and a silent affirmation that we are all One. Through actions and consciousness, ushers express very clearly to each individual, that no matter where you are on their spiritual journey, you are welcome at Unity Christ Church.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS MINISTRY
There are eight ushers for each Sunday, four for each service. For special services,
such as holidays or Wednesday nights, two ushers are generally scheduled. Specific
requirements are:
- Arrive one half hour before the service.
- Stay after the service until all duties have been completed.
- Attend annual training sessions for ushers.
- Find your own replacement from an approved list of ushers, if you are unable to make your scheduled time.
- Review the training manual periodically.
TEAM LEADERS
Cheryl Ryland
9:00 Service
Cheryl has been an usher since 1999 and has recently stepped into leadership service. She has been attending Unity Christ Church since 1988 and has served on a number of ministries. In addition to service at Unity Christ Church, she is also on the boards of three non-profit organizations in our community.
Julie Francel-Nelson
11:00 Service
Julie has been a member of Unity Christ Church since 1987 and has also served on other ministries. She says that “originally it was difficult for me to find time other than Sunday mornings to volunteer, but I knew I wanted to be even more a part of Unity.”
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If you want to serve on this ministry, contact the Director of Sacred Service, Debbie Scheriff at Debbie@unitychristchurch.org or 763-521-4793, X42.