Hospitality at Grace UMC

Serving on the Sunday Morning Hospitality Team is a wonderful way to share the grace and love of God with all who enter our building! This ministry welcomes newcomers to Grace UMC, ensuring all who enter our building on Sunday morning experience the intentionally open and kind spirit of our congregation.

There are multiple opportunities to serve on the Sunday Morning Hospitality Team as either a Greeter or an Usher. Sign up for a shift HERE! Or, read on to learn more about the roles of Greeters & Ushers!

GREETERS

Greeters are called to welcome people to Grace UMC, connect with newcomers, and guide them around the building—whether directing them to restrooms, helping families to the Nursery, or introducing ministry leaders. Greeters are often the first point of contact at Grace UMC. There are three different shifts available to serve as a Greeter.

  SHIFT ONE | 8:15-9:15 AM

• Grace Hall Greeter is present to greet those entering for 8:30 worship. This Greeter is likely to be someone who attends the 8:30 service and is okay with joining that service five minutes late.

  SHIFT TWO | 9:15-10:00 AM

• West Entrance Greeter welcomes people at the Sanctuary/Skinker Blvd. entrances.
• Grace Hall Greeter greets those exiting 8:30 worship, and anyone hanging out having snacks. 
• Welcome Center Greeter welcomes those entering from the east parking lot/elevator entrance.

  SHIFT 3 | 10:00-10:35

• West Entrance Greeter welcomes people at the Sanctuary/Skinker Blvd. entrances.
• Grace Hall Greeter greets people between services, and anyone hanging out having snacks. 
• Welcome Center Greeter welcomes those entering from the east parking lot/elevator entrance.

USHERS

Ushers serve an important role in the liturgy of a church and worship service, just as do the acolytes, musicians, clergy, liturgists, communion servers, lay readers, and those delivering the children’s message. Ushers pass out bulletins, pass out and gather attendance pads, collect and present offerings, and turn in attendance at the end of the service. Ushers at Grace UMC serve from 10:10-11:15 am.

Sign up for an Usher or Greeter shift HERE! Please note that the sign-up sheet is an editable document. All you need to do is add your information in the designated areas; there is no need to submit or save your changes.