Serve at Hyde Park
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a call to discuss our areas of service, please contact us.
Explore all our serving opportunities within the church below.
For more information or to say yes to serving, e-mail the listed contact person.
Adult Discipleship
Community Group Leader
Short-Term Group Leader
Downtown Ministries/The Portico
Arts Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Varies
Coordinate art initiatives that give voice to important societal issues.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Birthday Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Varies
Address birthday cards for the congregation.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Communion Server
DAY: Sunday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly
Prepare or serve communion elements for communion services at The Portico. Time commitment is one hour per week.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Documentary Film Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly
Propose/suggest topic of discussion; serve as event host on social media platforms such as Facebook or Linkedin. Attend event and assist with Doc Night curator with a facilitated discussion following the movie. Personally invite 10-20 individuals you think would benefit from and/or add to the post-movie discussion.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Flyer Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly
Distribute flyers in the community for upcoming events, cafe promotion, etc.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Children’s Shepherd
DAY: Sunday // HOW OFTEN: Weekly
Volunteer to help organize children’s activities for worship services, small groups and other activities.
Contact: Kristin Passath
Volunteer Barista
DAY: Sunday evenings // HOW OFTEN: Weekly or monthly
Prepare and serve coffee beverages; no experience needed.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Events Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Second Thursday
We are seeking to create a diverse group of team members with a range of skills and expertise to collaborate in decision making and participate in community development, event planning, educational program development, volunteer recruiting and workshop facilitation.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Children's Greeter
DAY: Sunday evenings // HOW OFTEN: Once a month or more
Greet families arriving at The Portico campus and assist them with the check-in process. Print and deliver attendance reports.
Contact: Kristin Passath
Hospitality and Set-up Team
DAY: Sunday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly
Assist with greeting, parking and guest connection for worship.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Grounds Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Three times yearly
Assist with clean up outside The Portico building.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Nursery Volunteer
DAY: Sunday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly
One or more times per month. Hold, comfort and play with babies and toddlers; only paid staff change diapers!
Contact: Kim Apthorp
Porch Party Team
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Monthly Our Porch Parties are community potlucks the fourth Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help with table, food and beverage, and décor set-up.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Receptionist
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Weekly
Answer phones, enter attendance and assist with general office needs.
Contact: Justin LaRosa
Data Entry
DAY: Weekday // HOW OFTEN: Weekly
Enter attendance information into database.
Contact: Justin LaRosa