First United Methodist Church Ephrata

SERVING

Serving at First Church

As a church community we value and encourage everyone to discover the joy and the reward of helping others by serving. We invite YOU to join in. Some areas of service at the church are listed directly below. Click on an area of interest to see more details.

Not sure where you would fit in best? Check out your God-given SHAPE for serving here. A tool is available there to help you identify your spiritual gifts.

You may scroll on down here to see some current Special Volunteer Openings.

If you would like to get involved, please contact us.

Building & Grounds

Children's Ministry

Creative Worship Arts

Worship Service Support

Worship Technology

You may find that God is calling you to serve outside our church walls in our Extension Ministry. Click on this link to check out those opportunities.

Special Volunteer Opportunities

Camera Operator - run video camera in our services for broadcast on facebook and our local Blue Ridge cable, a wonderful ministry to shut-ins as well as others who cannot attend in person for any reason.

Worship Technology Area - run sound board or do projection ministry for our services (rotating schedule).

Nursery Caregivers - help care for our precious little ones on Sunday morning (openings for one hour or longer depending on your schedule).

Children's Workers - help out in the children's ministry, behind the scenes, or working directly with the children (this may be during the week or on Sunday mornings).

To learn more about these opportunities or to volunteer, click on the specific red serving title above to send an email or contact the church office with your interest.

Find Your Place of Ministry

There are many opportunities for people to serve at First Church. If you are not sure what you would like to do or where you fit, we offer a tool to help you discover your God-given shape for serving. It explores the spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences that you have to bring to ministry. It will help guide you to a place where you will enjoy serving and can use your skills in an effective way. Click here to discover your SHAPE.