Get Involved
If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body.
1 Corinthians 12:19-20
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 for children ages PreK through 2nd grade will meet during worship, after the Scripture Conversation. We are looking for adults and youth to help teach developmentally appropriate lessons based on the curriculum Young Children and Worship. Contact Pastor Ed 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 Nancy Hansbrough.
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 Tom McNeely.
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
Help is needed to serve Communion. The only requirement is that you be either an Elder or a Deacon, either currently serving or have served in the past. It only takes a few minutes of your time and is a very rewarding way to serve. Contact Laurie Goodfellow if you'd like to serve.
Sunday Fellowship Snacks
Deacons are looking for donations of snacks for fellowship time after the Sunday worship service.
To sign up to provide refreshments please contact Donna Bellows at 314-560-2539.
Children's Sunday School
During the school year, children will start Sunday mornings in the 9:30am worship service with their families. Following the Scripture Conversation, PreK through 2nd graders will be led to Sunday School where their faith will be nurtured with hands-on lessons, crafts, and games.
Our 3rd through 5th grade children meet most Sunday afternoons during the school year from 4:00-5:00pm. They gather for a time of games, fun activities and fellowship following a curriculum based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do.
Teachers and adult helpers are needed to serve this important ministry. Contact Pastor Ed if you are interested. Some key points:
- You don't have to commit to being there every week.
- If you aren't comfortable being a lead teacher, we can use helpers as well!
- We have a curriculum to guide us through the lesson.
- If you aren't already Safe Sanctuary trained, we can get you trained.
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 Ed.
Cut & Copy
The Cut & Copy team meet as needed 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 Veldhuizen.
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 Matt Miller, Director of Youth Ministries.
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 Ed.
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 Nancy Hansbrough.
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 Tom McNeely.
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 Tom McNeely.
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
Interested in providing snacks for Sunday morning fellowship? Contact Donna Bellows.
Communion Bread Bakers
We are looking for bakers to bake Communion bread, especially the whole loaves, which the pastor breaks at the Communion table. Contact Laurie Goodfellow if you are interested.
Gathering Spot Team
Do you have an hour a month you could devote to keeping our new Gathering Spot (old office) organized? Join our team and pick your time. Members will come in once a month to:
- shelve books
- rotate books among the Prayground, Red Cart in the Narthex and the Gathering Spot
- generally straighten up
Archive Angels
Do you love history? Would you like to explore WGPC history? Will you share an hour or two each quarter to help keep the Archives (inside the new Gathering Spot) organized and help find fun history facts to highlight in the Gathering Spot?
If you’d like to learn more about the Gathering Spot Team or Archive Angels, please stop by the Gathering Spot on January 29 or contact Michelle Lepak at 314-962-9210 x3102.
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.
Church Mice
The Church Mice meet in the Santuary quarterly to straighten up, set out pew cards and keep things tidy. Interested in helping? Reach out to Michelle Lepak.
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.