Serve at Christ Church
One of the best ways to engage in community is to offer our gifts of time and service.
There are many ways to serve, as described below. Let us know if you're interested in learning more or signing up!
Welcome Team
Be the friendly face that welcomes people as they arrive to church. This is a family-friendly opportunity that includes greeting, handing out bulletins or helping with coffee service. Arrive 30 minutes prior to service.
Ushers
Ushers help make the service comfortable and accessible by assisting the flow of people entering the worship space, collecting the offering, and inviting people to the Communion table. Arrive 5 minutes before the service begins to be sure we have a full team and discuss anything unique for the day
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prayerfully prepares the sanctuary and Table for sacramental worship, setting out and maintaining vessels, altar linens and vestments according to the liturgical season. Teams consist or two or more, and generally arrives 30 minutes before the service.
Altar Servers
Altar Server roles (Acolyte and Crucifer) are reserved for the youth in the parish.
Acolyte (between 13-16 years of age)
The Acolyte is responsible for lighting and extinguishing candles, carrying the cross for the Gospel reading, aiding the priest during Holy Communion.
Crucifer (between 10-14 years of age)
Crucifers carry the cross, processing 4 different times in worship (opening procession, Kids Quest procession, Doxology, and the closing procession) visually leading the parish in several significant moments in the liturgy.
Arrive 20 minutes before the service to vest and pray. A one-time training session with Acolyte Master (Beau Pruitt) will be provided
Children's Ministry
Our discipleship ministry for elementary children is called “Kids’ Quest”. God's Big Story is a rich curriculum and all the lessons and supplies are prepped for our volunteers who serve for about 45 minutes during the service on a rotating basis with a co-leader. Arrive 10 minutes before service.
Audio-Visual Team
There are two roles on the AV team: Slides Operator and Video Operator.
Slides Operator
The slides operator is the steady hand that manages information on the projected screens. The slides operator pays close attention to the sequence of liturgy and music, anticipating each slide’s movement for a smooth experience. Arrive 10 minutes before the service to review the plan, and any unique elements.
Video Operator
This video operator manages the video cameras, streaming software and relays picture in picture graphics, giving opportunity for people to join the service remotely, or participate outside in the courtyard.
Covering Prayer
The covering prayer team meets together on Sunday mornings to pray for the service and invite the work of Holy Spirit in every aspect of service, asking for the protection, healing, and blessing of all who worship.
INTERESTED IN SERVING?
Wonderful! Please complete this form to indicate your interest. Our Office Administrator will contact you regarding next steps.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most teams request a commitment of serving in one service, once a month for 6 months - 1 year. Training is provided for all roles, and our scheduling system makes it easy to indicate your availability.
Contact info@christchurchofaustin.org with any questions.