Ushering and greeting is essential in providing a welcome and safe environment for members and visitors attending Traditional and Contemporary worship services and special events. Greeters are the warm and welcoming faces our congregants first see when they arrive at ALC. Ushers answer questions, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, collect offerings, support distribution of the sacraments, and monitor areas in case special assistance is required. Both positions arrive before the scheduled worship service or event and receive their assignment from a designated Head Usher. As an Usher or Greeter, you play a vital role in serving Christ and service to the church.
Communion Assistants help to distribute the bread and wine/grape juice during the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during our worship services. Commitment is as often or as little as desired after being trained for the position. It is a wonderful and important way to serve. Contact the church office to get the connected to the Council Coordinator of Worship.
Not everyone can get to church on Sundays, but we can help. The Bus Ministry is more than transportation; it’s a ministry of hospitality and outreach. If you enjoy serving others and want a meaningful, behind-the-scenes way to make an impact, consider volunteering. Both drivers and "ride-along" assistants are needed.
Camera and slide operators are needed weekly at our worship services. It's a great learning opportunity, with training provided! Contact AV Technician, Josh Houston through the church office for more information.
Searching for individuals with availability on Monday mornings to be part of one of the three Counting Teams responsible for counting ALC’s weekly offerings and monetary deposits. Teams are scheduled on a rotating basis. Finance or cash-handling experience is preferred but not required. Contact Director of Administration, Kate Howell through the church office for details.
Childcare for Sundays and different ministries throughout the week are always needed. Contact Director of Children’s & Family Ministries, Ana Ruiz through the church office to see where you could help in our childcare program.
Communion is offered weekly at American Lutheran Church, and the Altar Guild is responsible for: preparing sufficient wine, grape juice, and wafers; placing the linens and vessels on the altars for both the Contemporary and Traditional worship services; and cleaning up after services on Sunday. We work in teams of two or three, and training is provided. The commitment is easy, the fellowship is fun, and the work is important. Contact the church office for details.
The Sunday Community Meal is served for local homeless/low-income community residents on Sundays at 12:30 PM in the downstairs Activity Center. Coordinated by Becky Shields and Carol Lake, the Sunday Community Meal needs weekly volunteers to greet guests, cook, serve, set up/clean up, and be part of the Prayer Team available to meal participants. Contact the church office for more info or to sign up for helping during the week(s) of your choice.
This ministry's goal is to provide information to our new members so that they can familiarize themselves with American Lutheran Church and become involved in the church ministries. Contact the Council Coordinator of Membership and Growth through the church office. Duties of a New Member Sponsor include:
Praying for those you are sponsoring.
Reviewing the list of opportunities at American Lutheran Church and answering any questions that the new member may have.
Introducing new members to the contact for a specific program or ministry if there is an interest.
Making a one-year commitment.