You Have Something to Give!
“Only what you have not given can be lacking in any situation.”
– A Course In Miracles
Did you ever wonder how to give back to your Source? Many blessings come our way via our small church community. Sometimes it is difficult to know how to help, how to give back, how to know what’s available and what to do. Because it is natural to want to give back what you receive, there are many opportunities listed here that you can pick and choose from, opportunities that may match your skills and desires. Why not check out our church ministries and see if something calls to you?
“From Thee I receive, to Thee I give;
together we share, and from this we live.”
– Song by Jonathan & Nathan Segal.
Special Events
Pot Luck Luncheon (Approx 3x/Yr)
- Committee Chair
- Work w/Hospitality team to coordinate food/drink/paper goods
- Arrange room for seating
- Clean up
Town Meeting (Approx 2-3x/Yr)
- Arrange room for seating
- Clean up
- Board members available with updates
Coffee House (Approx 3-4x/Yr)
Committee Chairs: Gary Allocco, John Reith
- Organize performance order
- Work w/Hospitality team for refreshments
- Arrange room for seating
- Clean up
Movie Night (Fridays, 1x/Mo)
- Committee Chair
- Select movies
- Refreshments
Church In The Park (Thacher Park each July)
- Committee Chair
- Work w/Hospitality team for refreshments
- Bring items to park
- Set up
- Clean up
Fall Retreat
Committee Chair: Geri Ann Liaicona
- Arrange dates/location of fall retreat
- Arrange for speaker/topic
- Arrange sign ups, payment, all logistics
Small Business Fair (Approx 1x/Yr)
Committee Chair:
- Set date
- Advertise for participants
- Make room arrangements
- Advertise to congregation for attendance
- Administer needs during retreat
Christmas Party
- Committee Chair
- Set date for early December
- Decorate fellowship hall
- Arrange room for seating
- Work with Hospitality team for refreshments
- Arrange activity/entertainment
- Arrange for gift giving/donation
- Clean up
Sunday Worship
Hospitality
Committee Chairs:
- Set up and/or clean up (tables and refreshments)
Refreshments reimbursed by church – up to $40/wk; rotation of 1x per 4-6 weeks - Make coffee/tea (specify 9:00 or 11:00 service)
Ushers
Committee Chair:
- Greet congregants/guests (specify 9:00 or 11:00 service); distribute bulletins, guest packets, collect offering
Audio/Visual
Committee Chair: Cheri Warren (unofficial)
- Technology Upgrades
Sunday Powerpoint & Sound
Chair: Terry Bailey
- Run powerpoint (music, prayers, announcements) during service
- Manage soundboard, as needed
- Record service (Rotation of 1x per 4-6/wks)
Music Ministry
Our regular week-to-week music team is by audition/invitation. If you are a skilled singer or musician and are interested in joining, please contact Roger Mock, our Music Director, to arrange an audition (it’s not a big deal, really!). We welcome a larger group of singers on special occasions such as the Christmas and Easter seasons and as announced during the year. Rehearsals are generally held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
Roger: (518) 881-6411 or office@unityalbany.com
In Reach
Prayer Chaplains
Committee Chair: Dennis Ryan
- Participate on prayer team on a daily schedule for prayer requested via email, phone and prayer box
- Offer individual prayer after morning services on Sunday
Out Reach
African/American Family Day
- Committee Chair
- Table at August event, Empire State Plaza, sharing information/handouts
Pride Festival
- Committee Chair
- Table at June event, Washington Park-Albany, sharing information & handouts about Unity Church
Marketing & Media
- Committee Chair
- Advertise upcoming church events/classes
- Press release of various classes/events
- Social Media
Website
- Roger Mock currently updates our website and would welcome help from anyone with interest and hopefully a little website experience, especially with WordPress. Training available.
Spiritual Education
Youth Education Ministry
Committee Chair
- Teachers for Youth Education
- Teachers for our Uniteen group
- Teachers for Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity)
Education Classes
- Offer spiritual education to congregation, etc.
Bookstore
Committee Chairs: Eugenie MacFarlane
- Catalog books
- Sunday sales staff
- Open bookstore during Special Events
Building & Grounds
Gardens
Committee Chair:
- Plant, weed & clean up; Spring, Summer, Fall
Adhoc Repairs/Needs for Building & Grounds
Committee Chair
- Building Clean up
- Available as needed
Roger Mock maybe this would be a good time to update information on the website?
Genie