Worship ministries

The worship services at HCL run smoothly because of the many people who volunteer to serve before, during, and after. Whether you are helping in the planning, set-up, sharing your talents in worship, or clean-up, your service is priceless!

We invite you to share God’s Word with others by utilizing your talents in the following areas:

  • Acolytes: Students in our Confirmation Ministry serve during worship services by lighting candles and assisting with Holy Communion. For information or to sign up, contact Ellyn @ eheicher@hcl.org.


  • Common Grounds: Coffee and a variety of snacks are available for purchase after services or special events. To volunteer or for more information, contact Gina at gherman@hcl.org.


  • Common Grounds Library: Find great books to feed your spiritual appetite. Located adjacent to the east entrance.


  • Communion Care Ministry: Prepare the Altar for worship, baptisms and Holy Communion each week. Coordinate the Altar flowers and dedications. To volunteer or for more information, contact Tammy at therro@hcl.org.


  • Concierge Ministry: Assist pastors and worship staff in monitoring the activities in the Atrium before, during, and after the worship services. To volunteer or for more information, contact Deb at dwagenecht@hcl.org.


  • Decorating: Decorate the church for the holidays. To volunteer or for more information, contact Nikki at nelkin@hcl.org.


  • DEVOTED Hosts: Greet guests, support the teaching pastor, and set up and take down for sessions. To volunteer or for more information, contact Carol at cfedewa@hcl.org.


  • Lay Worship Assistants: Assist with the distribution of Holy Communion and other lay worship roles as needed. To volunteer or for more information, contact Tammy at therro@hcl.org.


  • Take A Moment Cafe: Coffee and a variety of snacks are available for purchase before and after DEVOTED sessions. Located by the Chapel on the lower level. To volunteer or for more information, contact Gina at gherman@hcl.org.


  • Toddler Nursery: Provides childcare during worship for children who are sturdy walkers through 3 1/2 years old. Experienced and loving volunteers welcome to help staff.

  • Pew Rack Care: The pew racks contain guest envelopes, a Connect card, and note sheets. Our care team replenishes the pew racks during the week.


  • Ushers: Greet worshipers, help find seats, provide bulletins, and help with collection of our gifts. To volunteer or for more information, contact Tammy at therro@hcl.org.

  • Worship Media Ministry: Assist with worship presentations, operate the projection equipment or live feed video during worship, record special productions, provide sound for worship and special events as well as media slides. Contact Jana Petersen for Sanctuary Worship at jpetersen@hcl.org or Riitta Kulinski for DEVOTED at rkulinski@hcl.org.

 
 

For More Information

For more information about any of these listings, please contact the church office at 414-529-6700.

Church office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday