West Side Gatherings

Gatherings are one of the core practices of Christian life and our Sunday morning gatherings serve as a connection point for our entire community. This team focuses on the hosting, preparing and execution of Sunday morning gatherings.

  • Summary of Role

    The Communion & Offering Servers Team serves during Sunday worship gatherings by passing the offering baskets and serving the communion elements. Team members help lead the congregation through these moments with calm confidence and prayerful presence.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Sign up in advance through our Church Center App

    • Arrive 5-10 minutes early for the gathering you are serving at

    • Pass the offering baskets when indicated in the service, alternating rows in a “leap-frog” pattern

    • Serve communion elements with care, reverence and a smile: 

      • To serve the bread, say “ The Body of Christ broken for you”

      • To serve the juice and wine, say “The Blood of Christ shed for you”

    • Serve as a calm, welcoming presence for guests and regular attenders alike

    • Serve under the guidance of our Pastoral Team

    Frequency

    1–2 Sundays per month

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  • Summary of Role

    Be a part of a team that allows regulars and newcomers to feel accepted, belonged and cared for at our Sunday Gatherings and special events. 

    Key Responsibilities

    • Arrive at 9:30am for our Gatherings Team meeting to check-in

    • Warnly welcome people at the doors as people arrive

    • Learn and remember names whenever possible

    • Attentiveness to new or unfamiliar faces

    • Ask open-ended, invitational questions such as, "How did you discover Ecclesia?" or "What keeps you here?”

    • Be ready at the Connect Table to host after gatherings close

    • Serve under the guidance of our Gatherings Lead

    Frequency

    1-2 Sundays per month