Searching for a Calling
– Maybe you’ll find it as a Worship Associate

One of the best things about shared ministry is that each of us gets to participate deeply in the life of our congregation.  The Worship Associate program at UUCP is one reflection of our congregation’s commitment to shared ministry, providing an opportunity for lay people to play a leadership role in our Sunday morning worship services. Worship associates enjoy the deep satisfaction of contributing to community worship.

It is our intention that our Worship Associates reflect the diversity of our congregation and our community. All congregants that are committed to the UU worship experience are encouraged to apply. Successful worship associates have the following qualities:

• Flexibility and a commitment to working in a collaborative relationship with the ministers and lay service leaders
• Desire to help plan and participate in leading a quality worship experience
• Willingness to grow in worship leadership “presence”

Responsibilities

• Serve at both services on 6 or 7 Sundays throughout the year. The WA is needed from 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning, to ensure the sanctuary is fully prepared for the service, through 12:30 p.m. During the summer months there is one service at 10:00 a.m.; therefore the commitment is from 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.
• Contact the minister a couple weeks prior to a particular service to plan the service and your role in delivering it.
• Attend WA training.
• Attend Sunday services regularly throughout the year.

The Worship Associates and the Worship Committee have now been folded into one committee.  The additional responsibilities include two or three additional meetings throughout the year to plan:

• guest speakers for those Sundays when neither Forrest nor Chris is in the pulpit;
• coordinate the usher schedule/provide usher training;
• logistical planning for the Gathering of the Waters, Hanging of the Greens and Flower Communion Services.

Talk to any of the current associates.   We can all share what being a worship associate has meant to us.  If you think you can’t do it, please think again.  If you are interested in becoming a worship associate please speak with Kathy Lehmann or call the church office or via e-mail: Office Administrator

Worship Associates Application Form