Relating people to God seeks to provide the congregation with opportunities to connect to God in love, thanks, reverence, and praise. We are responsible for keeping worship relevant to a diverse group of worshipers and challenging them to deeper expressions of faith. Word, sacrament, music, prayer, and other expressions of faith are all ways in which we serve God through worship.

Key spiritual gifts: Prophecy, Miracles, Faith, Wisdom, and Helping (see p. 18-22)

Acolytes Team (FAM)

Acolytes are responsible for carrying in the light of God in preparation for worship, and carrying out the light at the end of the service, as our worship and service move beyond the sanctuary into the world.

Chancel Choir

The chancel choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. worship service each week, as well as both services on Easter and the annual major musical presentation. Rehearsals are at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening and l0:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Choir Robe Guild Team

Providing occasional maintenance for the choir robes and stoles.

Choir Special Facilities Team

Just before and after the choir and

orchestra special worship services

assistance is needed to set-up and clean up platforms, etc.

Communion Server

Assist the clergy in serving communion during worship services.

Communion Stewards

Obtain and prepare the communion elements and clean up after the communion service.

Christmas Service Program Team

This is the program where we bring gifts to the manger, held each December. It involves activities such as selecting a script, recruiting cast members, working with musical groups, building sets and costumes, and collecting and distributing donations.

Easter Sunrise Service Team (FAM)

Help plan or participate in the Easter Sunrise Service held at the Conservatory at Reiman Gardens. Youth participants (grades 6-12) are especially needed to serve as ushers, liturgists, musicians, and speakers for the service.

Handbell Choirs

During the academic year (Aug-May), bell choirs provide music for the 8:30 a.m. service and the prelude for the 11:00 a.m. service, as scheduled. There is also a Spring Concert in April or May. Rehearsals are approximately one hour per week and occasionally on Sunday mornings. Handbell choirs are for middle school through adult age participants.

Jubilee Singers

A fun-loving choir for all ages, Jubilee Singers rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. and sings once a month at the 8:30 a.m. service.

Keyboard Instrument Care Volunteer

Schedule tuning and maintenance of church keyboard instruments.

Liturgist/Layreader

Assist the clergy in reading scriptures and liturgy for Sunday morning worship.

Soloists, Instrumental or Vocal

Provide special music during one or more worship services; often for the prelude, the offertory, or the postlude.

Ushers

Ushers perform tasks that enable worship to flow smoothly. Passing offering plates, taking attendance, and collecting prayer cards are all usher responsibilities.

Worship Arts Team

Help design and display visual enhancements for Sunday worship services throughout the year.

Worship Audio Team

Monitor the sound board during worship and make adjustments as needed.

Worship Recording Team

Recordings are made each Sunday of the 8:30 a.m. worship service for those who cannot attend the church service. This involves setting up the recording equipment before the service, monitoring the equipment during the service and duplicating the recordings after the service.

Worship Vision Team

Help evaluate the worship needs of the congregation and the community and envision how we can meet those needs. Discern opportunities for modifying or improving existing worship, or for new services. Share your findings with the larger congregation and invite more people into the conversation.

faithspring is our alternative worship experience at Collegiate/Wesley. It is designed especially for and with the help of 18-25 year olds, but participation is open to everyone. The faithspring experience is casual and comfortable ... worshipers sit in couches or on chairs around tables... contemporary music is provided by a band.. free refreshments are available... song lyrics, images, and video clips are projected on large screens.

It takes MANY people to make faithspring a meaningful, quality experience each week. Below are some of the ways you might be involved in the faithspring family, beyond coming to worship! Above all, please be sure to pray for this very special ministry and help us spread the word about it!

fs Ambiance Team

Help create a worshipful look and "feel" in the faithspring worship space. Assist in putting the room together.

fs Hospitality Team

Help others feel welcomed and comfortable at faithspring. Greet people as they arrive, hand out nametags, make coffee, juice, and popcorn, and help serve the meal afterwards.

fs Music Team

Sing or play an instrument in the band, write music and lyrics, assist with setup and take-down of equipment.

fs Tech Team

Maintain the equipment, help clergy think about the visual elements of the service, design graphics and slides, operate the lighting, operate the sound board, and run the worship presentation.

fs Worship Team

Read scripture, help serve communion, give a message, or help in any other way necessary during worship.