Get Involved
Before we were members or parishioners, those involved in the earliest congregations were called saints. Not the special ones. Not the perfect ones. Not even those who were always on time for worship. But everyone: everyone in the house of God is a saint, gifted and called into service. WGPC is a household of saints, and every single saint is vital to our life and work. Look around! Listen to the Spirit! You, dear saint, have a place here, and you are needed.
Volunteer Opportunities at WGPC:
Greeters & Ushers
Contact Donna Bellows if you are interested serving on a team of ushers and greeters. Teams serve about once per month. Substitute positions are also available.
Liturgists
Liturgists participate in our Sunday worship service by sharing the call to worship and reading the scripture lesson for the day. You can volunteer as you are available. Contact Debbie Miali
Sunday School
Sunday School will meet after worship at 10:45am during the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for adults and youth to help by signing up to teach one (or more) four week session in your area of expertise. Read more on the "Children's Ministries" drop down and contact Pastor Hannah to volunteer.
Music
Interested in sharing your musical gifts by joining the Chancel Choir, Ely Ringers or Worship Band? Contact Shawn Portell.
Chancel Flowers
Would you like to provide Chancel flowers for a Sunday service? Contact Gay Moppert. The flowers beautify our service, then are deconstructed and delivered to our members in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. to brighten their day. Win-win!
Flower Delivery
Each Sunday after worship the Chancel Flowers are deconstructed and rearranged into small bouquets and delivered to members in care facilities. If you would enjoy joining this group of volunteers, contact Kristy Anderson
Tech Team
We share the good news through our broadcasts which have allowed us to connect with members and non-members all over the country. We are looking for people interested in the Tech Team to help with broadcasts of Sunday worship, weddings, concerts, funerals, etc. No knowledge necessary, just an interest in learning our new video and audio technology. Seventh grade through retired folks are welcome. Contact Pastor Ed.
Nursery
We are looking for patient, dependable, loving volunteers to hold our babies and toddlers! If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery during Sunday morning worship and other special events, contact Carrie Rao.
Communion Servers
While socially distancing, communion has been modified. When we return to a served communion we will seek volunteers to participate. Check back then for more information on getting involved.
Children's Sunday School
Sunday School will meet after worship at 10:45am during the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for adults and youth to help by signing up to teach one (or more) four week session in your area of expertise.
- Explore - share your gift or passion! Yoga, quilting, engineering, ceramics, underwater basketweaving: whatever it is, we want to explore it with your leadership
- Grow - teach a hands on gardening or cooking lesson
- Praise - assist Shawn Portell with music activities (no experience needed!)
- Serve - lead a 45 minute mission project
Shepherds are also needed throughout the year to provide consistency and build relationships with the different classes. Shepherds will work in teams of two or three to provide regular presence and care to their chosen class as they rotate through our different stations.
Contact Pastor Hannah for more information.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a special way to connect with children in our congregation and community. Many volunteers ages 10 and up are needed to help organize, decorate, lead, sing, teach, feed, create and more! Interested in helping? Contact Pastor Hannah.
Cut & Copy
The Cut & Copy team meet most weeks during the school year to prepare lesson materials, crafts and more for Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. If you would like to lend your creative skills, contact Martha Velhuizen.
Nursery
We are looking for patient, dependable, loving volunteers to hold our babies and toddlers! If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery during Sunday morning worship and other special events, contact Carrie Rao.
Youth Advisors
WGPC Celtics (6th-8th grade) and Agape (9th-12th grade) youth groups are in need of advisors.
Celtics advisors build relationships with the youth, listen, play games, and help build a space for belonging. Agape advisors do much of the same, as well as provide models of asking questions and being comfortable with doubt.
Advisors come to Sunday evening youth group meetings during the school year and may also attend Celtics, Confirmation and Agape retreats, other events and mission work along with Agape's annual mission trip. If you are interested in helping out contact Pastor Hannah
Confirmation Guests
Confirmation isn't just about learning what it means to be Presbyterian; Confirmation is about finding one's place within the church community. How do you serve WGPC? Where do your passions, gifts, and callings align in service of our congregation? The Confirmation Class is hoping to join you and participate in your service as we learn more about where God is calling us! Contact Pastor Hannah.
Meals Ministry
If you enjoy cooking we could use your help with the Meals Ministry. Contact Betsy Wacker if you would like to participate in cooking and delivering meals to members of our congregation who are in need.
Flower Delivery
Each Sunday after worship the Chancel Flowers are deconstructed and rearranged into small bouquets and delivered to members in care facilities. If you would enjoy joining this group of volunteers, contact Kristy Anderson
Transportation Ministry
We are in the process of creating a directory of drivers to assist members in getting to important appointments. If you would like to be included, contact Mike Kearney.
Tech Team
We share the good news through our broadcasts which have allowed us to connect with members and non-members all over the country. We are looking for people interested in the Tech Team to help with broadcasts of Sunday worship, weddings, concerts, funerals, etc. No knowledge necessary, just an interest in learning our new video and audio technology. Seventh grade through retired folks are welcome. Contact Pastor Ed.
Zoom Tech Assistant
Sunday morning Adult Education is now offered in-person in Fellowship Hall as well as on Zoom. We seek volunteers to assist with the Zoom meeting and technology during the 11:45 classes which are led by a variety of church members and staff as well as guest speakers. Interested? Contact Susan Andrews.
Greeters & Ushers
Contact Donna Bellows if you are interested serving on a team of ushers and greeters. Teams serve about once per month. Substitute positions are also available.
Sunday Snacks
Sunday morning Fellowship Hour snacks are currently on hold.
DOVES (Dedicated Office Volunteers)
DOVES office volunteers, formerly the Church Office Guild (COGS), provide a variety of services to the congregation and church staff including answering phones, sorting mail, preparation for worship services, changing the sign on Lockwood and assisting staff with projects, filing, copying and more.
We are currently putting plans in place for the DOVES to start volunteering later this year. If you are interested in helping contact Pam Murphy.
Music Ministry
Assistance is needed in maintaining the choir library and returning music to the files. Contact Shawn Portell.
Chancel Set Up
Help is needed in moving chairs, music equipment, band equipment, etc. Set up is usually bi-weekly but can be scheduled. Contact Shawn Portell.
Ground Squirrels
The Ground Squirrels take care of the landscaping in the front of the church along Lockwood -- weeding, planting, pruning, mulching, sometimes raking leaves, etc. We are seeking younger members as the current group is aging. Contact Amy Castagno or Diana Likely for details.
Prior to volunteering with the children, youth and vulnerable persons of WGPC, everyone must complete the trainings and screenings mandated by the WGPC Child and Vulnerable Person Protection Policy. Click here for instructions and links.