Opportunities to Serve
Serving at Cascades
For more than 65 years, our church’s ministry has been sustained through volunteers: people who serve and give up their time and talents to help others meet Jesus, find community, and get help they need.
We believe the way of Jesus is a way of service. Jesus tells us, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Elsewhere in the Bible, Apostle Paul will write, “serve one another humbly in love.” As Jesus’s disciples, we want to follow the path He’s laid out for us. So instead of always taking, we want to serve; instead of demanding, we want to humbly offer; and instead of seeking to satisfy our own needs, we want to help meet the needs of people in our church, community, and city.
Below are descriptions of some of the different opportunities to serve.
We believe the way of Jesus is a way of service. Jesus tells us, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Elsewhere in the Bible, Apostle Paul will write, “serve one another humbly in love.” As Jesus’s disciples, we want to follow the path He’s laid out for us. So instead of always taking, we want to serve; instead of demanding, we want to humbly offer; and instead of seeking to satisfy our own needs, we want to help meet the needs of people in our church, community, and city.
Below are descriptions of some of the different opportunities to serve.
Hospitality
Every Sunday morning we gather to worship, to connect, and to grow. There are various ways you can help others on Sundays.
Enable people to receive real bread and juice during Communion by preparing it on Sunday mornings.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cutting bread
- Filling communion cups with juice
- Serving elements during service, reminding members that this is Christ’s body and blood given for them
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 9:30AM-10:15AM
Make people feel welcome, known, and safe by acknowledging them and helping them their way around the church.
Responsibilities
- Welcoming people as they enter (front door or back door)
- Providing way finding information – washrooms, children’s ministry, etc.
- Bringing and placing sandwich board welcome sign outside
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 9:30AM-10:15AM
Make a clean and tidy space for others by cleaning, vacuuming, and disposing of waste following our service.
Responsibilities
- Vacuuming the foyer (front door or back door)
- Ensuring the three washrooms have clean floors, toilets, and counters. Restock toilet paper if needed.
- Disposing of garbage bags and replacing them with clean ones
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays following the service
Ensure that there are some light snacks and drinks for the community before and after the service.
Responsibilities
- Setting up coffee and tea materials, milk, sugar, etc.
- Setting up snacks and napkins on the table in the foyer
- Cleaning up when done
Time Commitment
- Serve when you are able
- Sundays 9:30AM-10:15AM
Worship
Every Sunday morning we gather to worship, to connect, and to grow. There are various ways you can help others on Sundays.
Serve with our Worship Director in practicing and preparing songs.
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 8:30AM-11:15AM
Start and end livestream and change slides during sermon and worship.
Responsibilities
- Turning on and starting computers for the livestream and the slides
- Adding slides to ProPresenter program
- Ensuring audio and video are working prior to service
- Engaging with YouTube viewers in the Live Chat
Experience with ProPresenter, Blackmagic Software, and Youtube is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 8:30AM-11:15AM
Set and control audio levels throughout the service for the various microphones and instruments. Work with worship leader and tech volunteer helping with live-stream to ensure there are no sound issues online.
Responsibilities
- Helping to set up audio & video gear prior to service
- Sound checking instruments and mic prior to service
Experience is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.
Time Commitment
- Serve when you are able
- Sundays 8:30AM-11:15AM
Cascades Kids
We cultivate a safe environment where Jesus can be known and children can know Jesus loves them. At Cascades Kids, our volunteers lead fun and interactive activities that including singing, crafts, and short lessons about Jesus.
Serve Cascades Kids by teaching, encouraging, and ensuring kids have a safe and fun experience learning about Jesus.
Note: A Criminal Record Check and training in Plan to Protect material are requirements for serving in this role.
Note: A Criminal Record Check and training in Plan to Protect material are requirements for serving in this role.
Responsibilities
- Engaging with children and facilitating a prepared lesson plan and activities
- Assisting and engaging with the children
- Setting up before the service and cleaning up afterwards
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 9:15AM-11:15AM
Contribute to a safe environment for our Cascades Kids by checking in kids and assisting our teachers/facilitators as required.
Responsibilities
- Checking in kids for Sunday School program
- Assisting teachers/faciliators, such as taking kids for bathroom breaks or communicating with parents
- Monitoring the classroom areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for our kids
Time Commitment
- Once a month
- Sundays 9:15AM-11:15AM
Alpha
Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore life, spirituality, and faith through the lens of Christianity. It’s a non-judgmental and open environment for asking and exploring questions of life with new friends.
Alpha runs for 11 weeks. Roles include:
- Table Host
- Helper
- Cooking
- Tech Host
If you’re interested in serving and want to more details, please contact us.