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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT NEEDED
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
Volunteer part of one day each week OR periodically as an administrative support person for a variety of ministries at FPC. Job duties may include making packets for Discovery classes, doing data entry, preparing mailings, copying, and various other essential tasks that help lighten the office load. Gifts of hospitality and encouragement also useful.
ON-CALL HELPERS
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
A few times a year we need a small team of willing people to assist with tasks that are often non-skilled, but necessary. This might include straightening pews following a concert, addressing invitations to events, setting up rooms, doing mailings, filing, or willing to fill in for the receptionist during lunch. This would involve answering the phone and being hospitable to those who enter our church. If you are interested in helping on a “once-in-a-while” basis, please add yourself to our On-Call Helpers List by contacting Shirley.
DISCOVERY CLASS COACHES
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
If you have taken the Discovery (formerly NetWork) spiritual gifts discovery class AND have gifts of Wisdom, Discernment, Shepherding, Encouragement, and/or Hospitality, please consider joining the Discovery Consulting Team. You would be trained as a Coach and then spend time one-on-one with Discovery class participants helping them understand what they’ve learned in class and helping them find a place of fellowship and service in the church. This is a high impact job with a small time commitment involved (usually 1-2 times per semester).
MINISTRY FOLLOW-UP CALLER
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
Seeking a person with good telephone and conversational skills to help with periodic follow-up phone calls—to New Members, Discovery class participants, and others who have been referred to a class or place of service. You would be making friendly telephone contact with folks to see if they connected with their preferred ministry and/or if they need more information. Just another way of making a large church feel smaller and more caring! Can be done from home, according to your own schedule.
MEN'S MINISTRY
Contact: Steve Cartwright 303.885.2903 or
The Men's Ministry is always looking to add men to our committee who are interested in working to enrich our men's ministry at First Pres. The key event each year is the Men's Retreat in January, which requires many volunteers doing a wide range of tasks. It is an excellent way to establish friendships while serving the Lord. We also need help with the Men’s Life class for men on Tuesday mornings in the fall and early spring. Other events include an annual golf scramble in August, career networking fellowships during the year and other events throughout the year. Men of all ages are welcome.
TRIPS AND TOURS COORDINATOR
Contact: Libby Brown, 303-402-6433 or
The Senior Adult Ministry is a pastoral care ministry focused on senior adults. It is a ministry dedicated to those who want to serve, need to be served and/or are seeking fellowship, support and encouragement in their spiritual and personal lives as they transition through the stages of aging. This is a SAM ministry that we would like to resurrect. The coordinator of Trips and Tours would plan spring and fall trips for seniors. For instance, last fall 17 people drove to New Mexico for 5 days at Ghost Ranch. They had a fabulous time! The coordinator would work with the SAM Committee and the SAM Director and would have their support. If you love to travel and can organize others, this position would be a great fit for you. "I think it is very important to provide opportunities for the Senior Adults in our congregation to enjoy new adventures and travels together in and around the surrounding states and Colorado. It provides time away from daily responsibilities and gives every participant a chance to see and experience God's creation in so many different ways, besides time to enjoy great fellowship with old and new friends. It is also so important for those who can no longer travel on their own. It shows them that they can still "get out and about" with the safety of being with a caring and fun group of people." Training available.
HEALTH MINISTRY
Contact: Daisy-Jo Weaver, Parish Nurse at 303-402-6423
This program addresses the whole congregation integrating faith and health. By considering the whole person, spirit, mind and body, it promotes health and wellness through health education, individual health counseling and care to those in need. This ministry is administered by the Health Cabinet and lead by the Parish Nurse. Classes and seminars on many topics such as disease prevention, nutrition, access to Medicare, and home safety will require volunteers from a wide range of health care professions. Direct care to those needing meals, transportation, or a friendly visit can be provided by anyone with an interest in and compassion for people dealing with illness or loneliness. Volunteers to the Health Ministry will receive orientation and support during their service as well as recognition by us and the personal joy we receive when we have followed the principles of Jesus. We are eager to hear from you!
WORK KREW
Contact: Paul Commander at 303-661-9923 or
Handymen (and non-handymen)--join the Work Krew--all it takes are a set of willing hands, skill levels are not really important. Skills of all levels are appreciated and useful. Meets Thursdays weekly to refurbish, repair and generally improve the facilities. Flexible, enjoyable and very satisfying. Great coffee and tasty doughnuts!
GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE TEAM
Contact: Bonnie Graef at 303.443-9849 or
Join the Garden and Landscape Team tending each season’s plantings in pots and in beds surrounding the church (no lawn mowing, etc.!). Yes, we do have a spot for your heart and hands tending God’s gifts of beauty. We can use you if even for a single time. Your interest will be very welcome, helping us make this a more welcoming and beautiful church. Join us for a very satisfying time.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Contacts: Janet Schultz at 303-402-6447or
Sunday School Teams -- Sun. 9:30-10:30 am for infant-5th
Help as needed:
- hold babies
- play musical instruments
- tell stories
Kidz Worship Teams — Sun. 11:00 am-12:15 pm for K-5th
Help one month per year:
- drama
- art
- computers
- science
- games
Base Camp Team — Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm for 1st-5th from Sept.-Nov. and Jan.-Mar.
Help each Wed. or 3 weeks only:
- games
- service projects with children
Summer Music Camp (Vacation Bible School) — 9:00-12 noon June 21-25
Help 1 week only:
- shepherd small group of K-5th graders
- assist with games
- assist with crafts
Summer Sports Camp — 9:00-12 noon July 19-23
Help 1 week only:
- shepherd small group of K-5th graders
- assist with a sport
- register participants
Tree House Library Staff -- Sunday morning
Help as needed:
- host book cart
FPC KITCHEN - COOKING
Contact: Melonie Fusilier, Kitchen Manager at 303-402-6412
Do you love to cook for others? Enjoy fellowship through the cooking process? We are developing a resource list of people who would like to help prepare food for various fellowship events in the new kitchen. Although training is required to LEAD A TEAM in the Main Kitchen, it is optional for people who would like to work in a non-leadership role. Come bless others with your hospitality gifts and fellowship in the process. A willing servant’s heart is as valuable as kitchen experience.
COOKIES ON CALL
Contact: Shirley Keller, 303-442-8535
If you love to bake cookies, Shirley Keller would love to hear from you. She supplies cookies for events like celebration of life services. 2 dozen cookies are stored in your freezer until called for.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Contact: Rich Messmer at 303.469-3126 or
The church could use your talents in vehicle management and minor vehicle maintenance. Please call if you have any experience in this area. Light duty, but very important and needed, as we provide for the huge number of events the church supports. Your interest and helping hands would be a real blessing to many of the church’s programs! Shuttle vans to the repair shop; change wiper blades; replace bulbs, etc.
CREATION CARE TASK FORCE
Contact: Cindy Cartwright at
If you have a growing interest or a passion for environmental stewardship and would like to participate in creating a culture of creation care at First Pres, consider joining the Creation Care Task Force (CCTF). We need people with interest or skills in any of the following areas: marketing, art, journalism, teaching, leadership, home energy audits, fund-raising, green building, social networking, organization, hospitality, event planning and engineering. Our major projects occur in the spring and planning begins in the fall. In particular, we are currently in need of a "children’s ministry liaison" (to coordinate children’s activities for Creation Care Sunday) and a “recording secretary.”
CROWN MINISTRIES
Contact: Gary Reid at 720-253-8616 or
Crown Ministries has a 10-week small group Bible study to teach us how God’s financial principles are put into practice when we handle His money. This includes spending, getting out of debt, setting up a budget, attitudes about possessions, teaching kids how to handle money, investing and much more. Other major objectives of the study are to encourage people to experience a more intimate fellowship with Christ, to challenge each person to submit to Jesus Christ as Lord, and to build close relationships among the participants. If you have a heart for helping others and enjoy facilitating small groups, please consider co-leading a class. Crown offers training that will prepare interested persons to be qualified to co-lead a small group along with a more experienced person(s). You do not need extensive financial experience, just common sense.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Contact: Mark Bergeland at 303-673-9346 or
The Stewardship Committee is looking for a few people who would be interested in serving with us, either as members of the Stewardship Committee or not. Our responsibilities are to educate the Congregation on the eternal benefits of being a faithful Steward of all He has entrusted us with and to conduct the annual Stewardship Pledge Campaign. We need people with a heart for stewardship. We can especially use people with excellent writing and graphics arts skills. We also need good project managers and teachers. We meet monthly and everyone is expected to take on a specific responsibility in addition to the monthly meetings, as an example writing an article, lining up speakers or overseeing the production of a brochure. Required: Sense of humorJ
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
Contact: Will Burger at 303.402.6419 or
If you are interested in working with the Middle School ministry, we always have opportunities for volunteers in many different areas, including hosting an event in your home, food preparation, working directly with kids, mentoring leaders or hosting an intern. Name your area of expertise and we will find an area where you can help us! **All ages accepted and encouraged for working as a small group leader in FISHY!** Financial support regarding kid camp scholarships is needed as well; contact Will if interested.
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES
Contact: Chris Hill at 303.402.6430 or
We have various opportunities to lead, support, and serve at various high school events.
Mentors for our Volunteer Leaders (15) Estimated Time Commitment: 3 Hours/month. Description: We are looking for caring adults who will come alongside our wonderful volunteer leaders, pursue a relationship with them, and encourage them. Most of our volunteers are in their early 20s.
Bible Study Leaders ~ High School (10) Estimated time commitment: 2 hours/week. Description: We need people who have a deep love for high school kids, their leaders, and Jesus who will meet once a week with a Bible Study and hang out with high school students and leader every once in a while outside of the Bible Study.
Digital Video Editors ~ High School (2 people total) Estimated Time Commitment: Projects as needed. Description: We need people with time availability who are experienced and creative in the area of digital video editing. We will train someone who has time and is able to commit to helping us in this area longer term.
Dinner Chefs ~ Estimated Time Commitment: meals for our leaders on occasion. Description: Buying, preparing and delivering dinner for our volunteer leader teams is a great and very important way to serve. These are the people who work directly with the kids–this is an awesome way to support the people who give A LOT of time working with kids.
Event Administration ~ High School (3 people total) Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours/week
Description: This is a vital need for youth ministry – we are buried in paperwork leading up to camps, retreats and mission trips. We need a team of people who are available to learn how to enter registrations into the computer, as well as maintain medical form and release form paperwork.
Graphic Designer ~ High School (1 person total) Estimated time commitment: Projects as needed. Description: We need people who are proficient in graphic design. Occasionally we have needs for flyers, brochures, logo design, etc.
Prayers for the Ministry ~ High School (unlimited) Estimated time commitment: 20 minutes to many hrs./wk.
Description ~ You will be on the e-mail list to pray for the youth ministry on a regular basis with specific prayer requests.
School Calendar Coordination ~ High School (1 person) Estimated time commitment: 5 hours at beginning of spring and fall semesters, ½ hour/week from then on. Description: We need someone to compile a very thorough master list of all the activities taking place at local high schools. This list would include sports, plays, talent shows, dances, anything and everything that kids would be involved in. This is very important for us in calendaring and, more importantly, getting out and visiting kids “on their turf.”
Store Runner(s) ~ High School Estimated time commitment: 2-3 hours/week. Description: We need someone who can visit the store for us on Mon. afternoon, Tues. or Wed. morning each week. We will email you the items we need for the week, and you pick them up and bring them in. This will be a huge time-saver for our interns and allow us to spend more time with leaders and kids.
Web Site Administrator ~ (1-2 people) Estimated time commitment: 2-3 hours/week. Description: We need a creative and detailed person to dream on where our website can be going, keep it up to date, keep it fun and user-friendly, post pictures and updates. You do NOT need to know JAVA or Flash (we use a user-friendly template)
Handyperson Projects ~ We have various projects around the church that require handyperson skills – everything from installing a ceiling mount for a projection unit to repairing a broken pool table. Estimated Time Commitment: Projects as needed.
MISSIONS DEPARTMENT
Contact: 303.402.6427
Hosting Missionaries - Occasionally missionaries or speakers come to Boulder for limited periods of time and need a room or home situation where they can stay. Would you like to serve the Lord by opening up your home in this way? The Missions Department plans to keep a list of possible housing solutions for such occasions, so if this sounds interesting to you, please call.
Coordinator for Care of Missionaries on furlough in Boulder -- The Global Missions Committee is looking for a volunteer to coordinate events related to activities which occur when missionaries under support of First Pres are back in Boulder for a limited period of time. The types of events that would need to be coordinated are:
Receptions following missionary commissioning services.
Receptions for missionaries on furlough.
Missions Bulletin Boards - We’re looking for a volunteer who can help keep our bulletin boards informative, interesting, and up-to-date. We have lots of ideas, but need someone with a heart for missions and some time to help keep the latest Missions news available for our congregation to check out.
NEW MEMBER CLASS HOST
Contact: Judy Pierce at 303.402.6453 or
Extend welcome and hospitality to potential New Members and facilitate Small Group table discussion during the New Member class. Commitment: A Saturday morning and Sunday evening weekend 2 or more times per year.
USHERS
Contact: John and Debbi Tucker at 303-772-6668 or
The Usher Ministry serves God by serving those who come to worship Him on Sunday morning. If meeting wonderful people and helping them meet God sounds appealing, we have a place for you. No experience necessary, just a joy-filled heart and a warm smile!
WELCOME MINISTRIES
Contact: Judy Pierce at 303.402.6453 or
Coffee Crew - Once a month, people are needed to set-up the tables for Coffee Hour from 7:30 – 8:30. Also, from 10am to 11am, people are needed to serve at the coffee table by restocking and straightening supplies, as well as handling the donation monies. Another need is for people to help clean up after the 11 o’clock service from 12:30 to 1pm. Training will be provided!
Sunday Morning Greeters - Greet before the service you attend for 30 minutes once/month. There's nothing to this but saying "Hello!" This is a fun job. We have greeters at the doors and in the Atrium-there to be a friendly face to assist with questions. Greeters choose one Sunday a month. that they want to greet (e.g., the 3rd Sunday for the 9:30 service)
MUSIC FOR BRIDGES TOO
Contact: Sonja Wullschleger at
Bridges II is a group of adults who are developmentally disabled and meet on Sunday mornings for fellowship and prayer. We need someone with an instrument to lead singing of faith based songs, once or twice a month for 5-10 minutes during the 9:30 hour. We meet in the Conference Room off the Book Nook. Lots of love, patience & sense of humor are needed.
FIRST PRES RINGERS
Contact: Richard Capp at 303-494-4147 or
The adult hand bell choir is always looking for people who have an interest in ringing hand bells. Ringing experience is desirable; music reading (notes and rhythm) is essential. Both regular and substitute ringers are needed.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Contact: Maggie Fries at 303-402-6408 or
Do you play an instrument well? There are lots of opportunities to play, from Worship Team, to instrumental solos, to accompanying existing groups, to forming small ensembles. We’d love to know about you and the instrument you play. The commitment for most instruments would be occasional, rather than weekly.
MUSIC BULLETIN BOARDS
Contact: Maggie Fries at 303-402-6408 or
Can you put together a killer bulletin board? We’re looking for a good volunteer who can keep our bulletin boards informative, interesting, and up-to-date. We want to turn heads and get attention (while staying within the Bulletin Board guidelines). Bulletin boards should be changed every month.
SINGERS
Contact: Maggie Fries at 303-402-6408 or
This is a church that loves music! If you love to sing, there are lots of opportunities, from children’s choirs to youth choir (Salt & Light Foundation), to adult choirs, to Worship Team. These groups are almost always open to new singers to join them. There’s more detail about each group than can be listed here, so call to find out more! For most groups there is a weekly commitment, but for others, the commitment is more occasional.
WEEKLY PEW CLEANERS (Pew Crew)
Contact: Maggie Fries at 303-402-6408 or
Regular weekly volunteers and substitutes are needed to straighten the pews, collect excess programs, and prepare the Sanctuary and Chapel for worship each Friday morning.
Worship Caretakers
Contact: Julie Capp at 303.499.5507 or
Worship Caretakers are an offshoot of the Worship Committee but they never have to attend the committee meetings. These quiet efficient people help create a worshipful environment by maintaining beauty and order in the sanctuary. This task takes about FIVE minutes before and FIVE minutes after the 9:30 service every Sunday morning. Worship Caretakers are responsible for preserving the overall worship setting. This includes filling oil candles on the communion table, checking the table furnishings and the worship area for distractions. We need more substitutes for the two couples who are currently the Caretakers, and/or people to fill the oil candles on the pews for the Glory of Christmas concerts and the Christmas Eve services. Caretakers have one month on and one month off. Easy training, easy job.
EquipConnectServe MINISTRY PRAYER TEAM
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
If you have the gift of intercession, and passions for seeing people come to know God personally and find places of meaningful service in the church and the community, then the LM Prayer Team is for you. Each week you will receive the names of all visitors, those interested in membership, and Discovery class participants, praying for each by name. The Prayer Team does not meet, but prays individually at each person’s convenience!
FIRST PRES PRAYER CHAIN
Contact: Ann Stroman at
In addition to the EquipConnectServe Prayer Team, our church has a prayer chain, including telephone chains and email groups which pray for all who need intercessory prayer. We seek those who would enjoy a telephone relationship with other prayers. We also send prayers via email, in which case, you do not forward prayers, but pray individually at your own convenience. Prayers are sent daily as received. This is a great opportunity for involvement in a very important ministry that does not require a physical presence in the church building.
MISSIONARY PRAYER SUPPORT
Contact: 303.402.6427
We have 30+ local and global missionaries that need your prayers. Whether you’re praying individually or in a group, we would love to guide you with up-to-date requests and information
UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES (THE ANNEX)
Contact: Bill Stephens at 303-402-6425 or Jennie Fletemeyer at 303-402-6429
Do you have a heart for University students? Did you know there are over 26,000 undergrad students at CU, most of who do not have a personal relationship with Christ? University Ministries here at First Pres. (U-Min.) relies on adult Associates to help multiply its ministry to students. Associate opportunities to serve include: leading Bible Studies, mentoring, mobilizing students on mission trips, housing University interns, cooking for events, helping cook for our Thanksgiving Feast, opening up your cabin for different small retreats, etc. All of our adult volunteers in U-Min., whether they are small group leaders, mentors or cooks, fall under the category of 'Associate.' The only requirements we have for Associates are that they love Jesus and are willing to serve and share their experiences with college students. That doesn't sound so intimidating does it?
Ways to get involved as an Associate:
Cook/Baker – We have plenty of events that take place throughout the year which could use your cooking/baking skills. For example, we have Women’s Retreat, Thanksgiving Feast, and Christmas on 16thStreet, which are all made more delicious by the food you cook and bake! Would you be willing to bake a batch of cookies or make a dish? Contact our office to assist in this way. Time commitment: as much as you want to cook/bake!
Core Group Leaders - Core Group leaders are Bible Study and accountability group leaders for our students on Servantship, University Ministries’ servant-leadership program. Core groups are gender specific and each
Servantship student is committed to weekly Thursday night Core Group meetings and a ministry area of their choice. Our Servantship program is large and we will need more leaders for the 2010-11 school year! Many think that one must have extensive Bible knowledge in order to minister to college students. While college students are critical thinkers, they just want to hear and be heard, (and be fed food!) gleaning from the life experiences of an older mentor in their lives. Time commitment: Weekly Thursday Core group meetings from 7 - 9 pm, 2 training times for the 2010-11 school year.
Host Family – Do you have a home that can accommodate a live-in intern for 9 months to a year? Host Family time commitment: 9 months – 12 months.
Cabin Connection – Do you have a connection to a cabin that can host staff retreats or small group get-aways? If you do, please contact our offices. Cabin Connection time commitment: varies.
Missions work – Do you have a desire to mobilize college students on summer long mission trips? Each spring we send nearly 30 students overseas to be the presence of Christ to others. This program is called Messenger. There is a Messenger committee of adults that interview students, investigate sights, walk with students, and train them to go. Time Commitment: Various weekends and mid-week meetings during spring semester, as well as walking with students when they return.
Mentor - We need mentors for college men and women! Requirements: Must love the Lord and be a great listener. Time Commitment: Depends on how long and how often you and your student would like to meet.
WOMEN TOUCHING COLLEGE WOMEN’S LIVES
Contact: Jennie Fletemeyer at 303.402.6429
University Ministries (U-Min.) is looking for women, in all walks of life, with a passion to love, listen, share wisdom, and speak into the lives of college women. U-Min. desires to grow a strong college women’s ministry that supports women as they face difficult issues such as eating disorders, body and self-image, relationships, family, etc. If you would like to speak on these issues, you are needed. We are in search of mentors, Bible study leaders, helpers at Women’s retreats/events, and general fellowship along the way.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Contact: Judy Pierce at 303-402-6453
MOPS is about moms with preschool age children coming together to celebrate motherhood and experience God's love through relationships of encouragement and support. We have a Mentor Mom program for more experienced moms to mentor the young mothers in our program. The position requires attendance at MOPS meetings and some contact with your small group of moms between meetings. MOPS meetings are held in Oerter Hall on 2nd & 4th Monday of the month from 9:15-11:15am September through May. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor. In addition we are looking for volunteers in our childcare program. Please see complete listing under “Do You Enjoy Working with Children?
SEWING CIRCLE MEMBERS
Contact: Judy Pierce at 303-402-6453 or
Interested in knitting, sewing, quilting, and fellowship? Whether you are experienced, a beginner, or want to learn a new skill, join the Sewing Circle in Westminster Hall on Thursdays from 8:30am-11:30a.m. Come & go as your schedule permits. Funds from the twice-yearly sales support local & global missions.
STORIES…
Contact: Lindsay Waymire at
Share stories about real life questions, challenges, and triumphs. Participate in small “life group” discussions.
WRITERS NEEDED
Contact: Shirley Giles Davis at 303.402.6403 or
Help to gather the information for and write periodic articles, website stories, and bulletin announcements, encouraging people to get involved in service, take Discovery classes, etc.