United Church of Canada

  

GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 

140 Abbeyhill Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 1H5

Office Administrators:  Ruth Winter, Patricia Will
Office Hours: Tue-Thu 9-3;   Fri 9-Noon (exc summer)
Phone (613) 836-4756, Fax (613) 836-4759
Church Office
email office@gcuc.ca


Task Descriptions for Worship ServiceVolunteers

Scripture Reader:

Reads the printed welcome at the beginning of the service and introduces the first hymn, reads the scriptures which have been given to you by Friday at the latest, reads the Minute for Mission from the booklet provided as applicable.

Greeters:

Hand out the orders of service at the sanctuary doors beginning at approx. 9:15 a.m., Ask two other people to help the two greeters to take up the offering, and, following the service a quick check is made of the sanctuary to retrieve any belongs which have been left behind

Usher:

Usher (s) are needed at larger services to show visitors and latecomers to their seats.  The usher may then be seated before the first hymn ends.

Communion Server:

To help serve the communion elements either by intinction or by plate and cup.  Worship chair meets with the servers 10 minutes before the service to go over their roles.

Coffee Cleanup:

Following the fellowship time after church you will take the cart with the dirty cups and coffee makers, etc. to the kitchen and wash them up.  That's it!

After Worship Snacks:

Provide cookies, squares, loafs, etc. on an occasional basis.  Having food following the service tends to improve fellowship and gives people a chance to visit.

Sunday School Teacher:

Opportunities exist to teach either full time or part-time.  There is a very comprehensive curriculum provided for your use. As well as training.

Sound Technician:

The Sound person is responsible to make sound during worship go smoothly. We have a modern sound system with lots of capability and it enhances the service by providing sound into the lounge area, powering hearing assisted devices, recording the service for those who cannot attend, and making sure everyone hears the service well.  Typical duties include arriving 15 minutes before the service starts, plugging in a 2 or 3 microphones and turning the system on.  After the service is over the sound person packs things away, saves the recording on the computer and locks up the sound room. This takes about the same 15minutes after the service. Training is provided and this is a key part of our service team at GCUC.

 

 

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