Volunteer Opportunities

• Worship Assistants
  • Acolytes
    Youth volunteers who are trained to light the candles, carry the cross, Bible, processional torches and banners and assist during Holy Communion. Contact Patti Stuver 704-786-1832.
  • Altar Guild
    Volunteers who prepare the altar for all worship services, including weddings and funerals. Contact Robin Moore at 704-795-3605.
  • Lay Communion Assistants
    Volunteers who are trained to administer the wine during Holy Communion.
    Contact Church Office at 704-782-2326.  For 9:55 alive contact Dawn McHale at 704-782-0262.
  • Lay Readers
    Volunteers who are trained to read the daily scriptures during the worship services.
    8:30 Service - Contact Diane Frank at 704-455-5664.
    11:00 Service - Contact Patti Stuver at 704-786-1832.
  • Worship, Music & The Arts
    The volunteer drama team provides various liturgical and social dramatic nterpretations. Contact Diane Frank 704-455-5664.
  • Multimedia Team
    Volunteers who plan the multimedia portions of the 8:30 contemporary service. Contact Diane Frank at 704-455-5664.
  • Music
    Volunteer musicians who provide vocals and play instruments make up the 8:30 am Band and the 11 am Choir.
  • 8:30 Service Praise Ensemble (volunteers) - Contact Diane Frank at 704-455-5664.
  • 9:55 Alive Praise Band  "Alive & Well" - Coordinator Joanna Hutula 704-723-4727.
  • 11:00 Service Chancel Choir (volunteers) - Contact Patti Stuver at 704-786-1832
  • Ushers
    Volunteers who are trained to greet and hand out the bulletins at the front of the church, help during the offering, and guide persons during Holy Communion. Contact Jeff Lorenz at 704-888-4864.
• Teams
  • Saint Gatherer's Team
    (Evangelism) Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Coffee House to develop projects to bring the community and church together. Contact Beth Coleman at 704-960-4271.
  • Property
    Total campus care. Contact Jim Doorley at 704-721-0453 or Linda Beauregard 704-782-2326.
  • Social Ministry
    Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month to support community organizations and congregational needs. Contact Nanette Thompson 704-785-9188 or Lisa McKinnon at 704-490-8464.
  • Recycling Ministry
    Volunteers who make us aware of recycling opportunities as a ministry of caring for God's world. Contact Eileen Sousley at 704-720-7555.
• Others
  • Teachers / Nursery
    Children - Contact Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354 or Linda Beauregard at 704-782-2326.
    Middle & High School - Contact Adam Sandlin at 704-785-4867.
  • Prayer Chain
    Notifies members and friends by email of those who have requested prayers. Contact Becky Barrier at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and Nanette Thompson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For the phone tree call Alice Faggart at 704-786-1358
• Community
  • A.T. Allen School
    We donate school supplies, toboggans, mittens, and other things. Social Ministry - Contact Nanette Thompson at 704-785-9188.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    Meets four times weekly at 8:00pm in the Coffee House. Contact Betty Beaver at 704-782-8569.
  • Christian Cooperative Ministries (CCM)
    The congregation donates food monthly to CCM. Angel Tree - Christmas gifts for foster children. Contact Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354.
    Thanksgiving Dinners - Groceries for Thanksgiving Dinner distributed to needy families. Contact the office at 704-782-2326.
  • Christian Victims Assistance Network (CVAN)
    A shelter for abused women and children. Social Ministry - Contact Nanette Thompson at 704-785-9188.
  • Christian Social Services
    Sponsored by the Faith Learning Hour Team. Contact Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354.
  • Habitat for Humanity
    Volunteers help construct affordable homes for families in need. Contact Bill Coleman at 704-960-4271.
  • Hospice
    Angel Tree. Volunteers sign up directly with Hospice.
    
    
  • Lutheran Children's Home
    Contact JoAnn Stowe at 704-786-1481.
  • Youth Roadside Clean-Up
    Contact Linda Beauregard at 704-782-2326.
• World
  • ELCA CROP Walk
    Contact Dawn McHale at 704-782-0262.
  • ELCA Disaster Relief
    Chicken Noodle Dinner - Contact Betty Love at 704-782-2326 ext. 101.
  • Bread for theWorld
    Volunteer Team at Mt. Hermon which is under the auspices of the Christian-based lobbying organization seeking justice and bringing an end to world hunger. Meets 2nd Tuesday monthly at 8:00pm. Contact Lisa McKinnon by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Get Connected
  • Newcomers
    Pastor's Coffee Hour - Contact Church Office at 704-782-2326 ext 102.
    Pastor's Class - Contact Church Office at 704-782-2326 ext 102.
  • Banana Split Blowout
    Contact Beth Coleman at 704-960-4271.
  • Concerts in the Lot
    Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00pm. Free coffee, tea, snacks. Live entertainment. Casual. See calendar for dates. Contact Rick or Marie Grochoske at 704-795-1503.
  • Sunday Coffee
    9:30 - 10:00am Sunday in the Coffee House.
  • Vacation Bible School
    Contact Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354 or Linda Beauregard at 704-782-2326 ext 102.
• Youth / Teens
  • Youth Power Hour - Restructuring at this time
    Dinner, Bible study, recreation. Contact Linda Beauregard at 704-782-2326.
  • Youth Links
    North Carolina Synod/Youth
  • Senior High
    Contact Adam Sandlin at 704-785-4867.
• Children
  Grades 1-5. Contact Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354 or Linda Beauregard at 704-782-2326 ext 102.
• Preschoolers
  Nursery
  8:30 Service - Contact Diane Frank at 704-455-5664.
  11:00 Service - Contact Betty Love at 704-782-2326 x101.