Volunteer and Stewardship Opportunities at HUU
"To volunteer is to make a freewill offering—the Latin root meaning “to wish” or “to will.” “To volunteer” is to make a contribution based on the perception of a need and a degree of affection toward that need. If motivated, one makes a freewill offering of time, money, or both. Perhaps 'volunteer is not quite the right word' Perhaps the word should be “steward.” Rather than “You request, I comply” (or not), let’s move the relationship from the “you/me/consumer” context and place it in the context of spiritual journey in covenant. A steward (from Old English) is “keeper of the hall,” one whose responsibility is “to perceive, to watch out for.” Covenant, a mindful promise between all congregational members and staff, describes the practical means and the experience of living with others in faith community. Stewards have innate talents, life experiences, and skills. What do we as members bring to the task of “perceiving, of watching out for” the welfare of the whole community? We ask what one can offer to the community from one’s gifts and not solely to fill a job slot in the congregation’s activities. from Jerry Garfield, Alban Institute ..
Some stewardship opportunities are task-oriented, one-time. Others are ask for a weekly or monthly commitment. Some are for special projects with a specified goal. All of these opportunities are important for the welfare of the whole community.
Volunteer Activities
Committee Membership - this involves becoming involved in the committees that serve all aspects of HUU
Flowers - flower arrangements may be given in memorial or as celebration tokens or just because.
Greeters - this involves greeting the congregation attending a service, encouraging guests to sign the guestbook, distributing Orders of Service.
Cleaning - this involves cleaning the church the week before the service. We use a rotating schedule of volunteers. If you are willing to help, contact the Office to be added to the schedule.
Mailings - assembling and addressing periodic mailings, including bi-monthly newsletters.
Fellowship time after Service - this involves providing and serving refreshments after service and cleaning up afterwards. Please contact the Office if you are willing to help with providing refreshments.
Yard Sale - this involves helping at one of our yard sales by helping with sorting, marking, selling and cleanup
Sunday Services - this involves providing all or part of a Sunday service or acting as a facilitator for a service.