Worship Planning Team
Join the team and enhance your worship experience! We seek to include a mixture of traditional and innovative elements in worship services to enhance the experience for all who attend.
This team will assist in planning and creating meaningful worship services by using
- music
- drama
- film
- dance
- videos
- creative readings
- photography
- art
- sculpture
- sounds
- and other imaginative media
The intent is to simplify and subtly enhance the experience of worship.
Examples of use of these forms include use of
- the handouts for a "Theology 101" set of services
- showing video clips of the opening of the new wing at Credit Valley Hospital, The Story of Stuff, music and video to honour our fallen Canadians (Remembrance Day).
- music, readings, prayers and dance in the Black History Month service
- personal testimonials and personal artifacts for Asian History Month service
- water in fountains, in the font, and in other ways in the Lenten services
We need your help and gifts! Please advise our Ministers, Worship Chair, or Worship Coordinator if you are interested in any of the areas outlined below.
Drama
Creating and participating
Music
Join the existing music committee and groups or help create a new one. Vocal and instrumental music is welcomed.
Art, Photography, and Design
Create, share/loan your wall hangings, sculptures, decorations, or scenic vacation photos.
Movie and Films
Watch movies, You Tube, etc. and recommend showing specific scenes during services to enhance that worship's theme
Dance
Dance can be used in a liturgical way to enhance particular themes.
Creative Writing
Write prayers, readings, or promote church activities (advertising).
Technology Team
Learn to run our sound system effectively to help during services. Become part of an equipment crew for audio and visual enhancements of services.
Helping with Worship Services
Greeters, Ushers and Worship Coordinators
Each week, Greeters shake hands and welcome each person arriving for Sunday service. Other volunteers help seat those needing assistance and provide copies of the order of service. If you want to help, please use the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board or advise the Minister, Worship Chair, or Worship Coordinator.
Readings
Volunteer for scripture reading, reflection readings, and other special roles during services. Sign-up sheets are located on the back bulletin board.
Social Gathering
After worship, the congregation is invited to mingle and chat. We welcome assistance from refreshment hosts who prepare for and clean-up after these social gatherings.