First Unitarian Universalist Church

Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski, Minister

A Rainbow Chalice, symbolizing a Unitarian Universalist welcoming congregation.
A Welcoming Congregation

1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902     (507) 282-5209

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Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet people and to assist in growing our community. For the busiest of us, even a few hours of your time per year will be invaluable. These opportunities are listed first. Other opportunities are listed for those with more time flexibility.

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Activities where just 3-4 hours per year provide invaluable service:

  • Help clean the church grounds
  • Provide a ride, a meal, write a card to someone in need (Caring Committee)
  • Be an usher, greeter, audio, coffee host substitute
  • Spend time at the Interfaith Hospitality Network
  • One-time special events such as a book sale, coffee house, rummage sale, or potluck
  • Staff the library cart during coffee hour
  • Participate in the Interfaith Hospitality Network or the Community Food Response
  • Provide or assist with childcare during church services and meetings
  • Operate the audio equipment during a service

Activities where 12 hours a year provide invaluable service:

  • Host a Fellowship special event or celebration
  • Be an usher, greeter, coffee host, once a month
  • Assist with design and publication of church communications
  • Maintain our church scrapbook
  • Social Concerns Committee activities
  • Keep the congregation informed of national/district UU conferences and programs
  • Work on a special Lifespan Faith Development project
  • Substitute in a classroom during Sunday morning

Critical activities requiring a greater time commitment

  • Sing in the Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble or Family Choir
  • Support and plan Sunday Services (Religious Services Committee)
  • Plan and assist with the physical needs of the church (Property Committee)
  • Basic building maintenance (Interior/Systems Subcommittee)
  • Care for our building exterior, gardens, and grounds (Exterior/Grounds Subcommittee)
  • Care for the beautification of the church building (Design Subcommittee)
  • Ensure the security and readiness of the building for various activities as a sexton
  • Facilitate or assist with classes for children, youth, or adults or and help to plan curriculum for one or more age groups nursery to adult (Lifespan Faith Development)
  • Participate in the planning of youth activities
  • Support the communication and technology needs of the church (Communication and Technology Committee)
  • Care for the financial well-being of the church (Finance Committee )
  • Organizing the annual canvass and stewardship plan for the church (Stewardship Subcommittee)
  • Overseeing the investment and distribution of Endowment funds (Endowment Subcommittee)
  • Participate in Clara Barton Guild for fellowship, education and fundraising activities
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