Serve at FUMCR
And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
It's part of our mission and in our DNA:
Serve with Christ
Opportunities to serve with FUMCR are listed below.
Use the "Who Is Served" filter to choose "FUMCR Members/Guests" for internal opportunities.
Card Color Legend: | FUMCR Internal Ministry | FUMCR Outreach Ministry | Community Partner | International Partner | Member Recommendation |
Ongoing Opportunities
We encourage you to be involved, not only in a small group, but also in service, within FUMCR and beyond, in order to grow in your faith and in your connection to the community of Christ. Below is a list of ongoing volunteer opportunities that would connect you to your church and its people.
Not sure where to start? Fill out an INTEREST SURVEY, and a member of our staff will contact you.
Caring Ministry
CARING MINISTRY may be the place for you to share your talents if you have a gift for caring for others through phone calls, visits, prayer, sewing, cooking or baking,
STEPHEN MINISTRY may be your spot if you are interested in being trained to provide one-to-one Christian care.
Children's Ministry
Love serving the needs of children? Contact Natalie Nenovich at nnenovich@fumcr.com.
• We have a spot for you teaching Sunday school, supporting Sunday school teachers or helping with special programs during the school year or summer.
• Our special needs Sunday school program needs "buddies" to accompany children in their classrooms.
Facilities & Grounds
GARDEN MINISTRY • HANDI GUYS • 503 PIONEERS • BUS DETAIL CREW
Those who like helping behind the scenes might like to join a team that keeps our campus and vehicles well maintained and ready for worship, learning, work and play.
CAFÉ
If you like a fun, fast-paced environment serving customers, we'd love to have you on Sundays from 9:30-11 am!
Family Life Ministry - Recreation, Sports & Health
Contact Heather Canny at hcanny@fumcr.com.
Our children's seasonal basketball and soccer programs rely on volunteers to help with coaching and game day duties.
FOCUS Photo, Story & Social Media Ministries
Contact Kevin Burns at kburns@fumcr.com.
Like taking pictures or telling stories? Consider joining FOCUS. Help document and share the stories of FUMCR with our church and beyond.
Library & History
Our LIBRARY is staffed exclusively by volunteers who assist patrons, process new books, repair books, make bulletin board/book displays, and offer suggestions. Additional helpers are always needed.
Have an interest in history? Church Historian, Frances Long (efrances3@verizon.net), could always use help maintaining our collection and organizing regular gifts of historical significance.
Music
Contact Mike Lightfoot (mlightfoot@fumcr.com) or see the options above under WORSHIP+MUSIC.
Join a choir or provide support for a children's or youth choir. New singers/ringers are always welcome in our choirs.
Student Ministry (7th-12th grades & college)
Contact Tammie Haug at thaug@fumcr.com.
Snack supper cooks and servers, trip chaperones and youth fellowship counselors are all necessary to ensure the continued success of this program.
Welcoming Ministries
WELCOMING MINISTRIES is a great place for those would enjoy being the face of our church to newcomers and members. About 100 volunteers are needed each week to breathe life into this vital ministry. Opportunities to help weekly, monthly, quarterly, or occasionally are available.
Worship Preparation & Production
TECH MINISTRY, SANCTUARY PREP AND USHER TEAMS help to provide passionate worship for our members and guests.
Woodworking
SAWDUST BROTHERS meets monthly to work on projects and develop woodworking skills by learning from each other. Despite the name, this is a co-ed group! All experience levels welcome.
