Sacred Service Volunteer Ministry

Beth Johnson is our Volunteer Coordinator. Please contact Beth for additional information.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to Tithe their Time and Talents and to express their God-given gifts in meaningful and fulfilling ways while growing spiritually.

Fox Valley Unity Volunteer Ministries and Team Leaders:

ASK Board - Pam Norpell
This ministry provides a vehicle for individuals who have items or services to share, or for those who have a need for specific items or services. Written notices are posted on the bulletin board for members to share and receive their inflow and outflow of abundance.

Building Team Ministry – Rick McKay
Individuals on this team enjoy fix-it projects and have experience in painting, plumbing, electrical areas. They provide assistance to maintain the building and physical surroundings.

Decorating Team Ministry -Larry Sheaffer
Are your fingers itching to add a touch of color there, and just tweak that wreath a little here? This ministry team is responsible for maintaining the weekly floral decorations at church.

Ushers & Greeters Ministry – Gail-Marie Denton & Joey Nelson
Team members distribute bulletins, greet/seat individuals, collect love offerings during service, and tidy sanctuary after each service. Also responsible for distributing welcome envelopes. Great way to meet people and collect hugs!

Hospitality Ministry – Deb McQuaid
Hosting special events like Thanksgiving, Easter, etc. is a big job that requires lots of support. Team members serve as the set up and clean up crews for church celebrations.

Landscape Beautification Ministry – Joey Nelson
Get grounded at FVU and enhance our outdoor landscape. Team members plant, cultivate and maintain our grounds with lots of love and nurturing green thumbs.

Lending Library Ministry -Tony Gross
Volunteers are needed to help shelf, sort, inventory and manage our continually circulating supply of used books. Team members will also assist with Annual Used Book Sale.

Youth Education Spiritual Guides - Mary Nowroozi
Volunteers give spiritual guidance to our youth of all ages – from nursery through high school. This commitment does not necessarily require volunteering every Sunday. Curriculum and materials are supplied through the Youth Ed leaders. All of our teachings are based on the Unity Principles and the teachings of Jesus. Some team members in this ministry also serve as “Angel Aides” for our various programs.

CD Ministry – Rick & Marsha McKay
Sunday services, guest speakers and special programs are taped for our congregation. Team responsibilities include the sales of the CDs of weekly services and special events.

Business Office Assistance – Dyan Lee
It takes a Spiritual family to run a church! This ministry is looking for people who have the time available to lend a hand in the business office when the business manager has to take time off. Services include: answering the phones and assisting Rev. Jan when needed. This could be for one day or several days, periodically as needed.

Publicity Ministry – Anne Kothe
Help get the word out about Fox Valley Unity Church. Members of this marketing team send press releases weekly to local newspapers and assist in other marketing venues.

The Sacred Grounds Café - John Durocher
A center for fellowship and camaraderie. Lend your hand to greet our guests, provide baked goods or sell coffee and treats to everyone!

Volunteers on Call Ministry - Mickey Cowles
Members of this ministry are called when there is a need for help with tasks that do not occur on a predictable schedule and are not covered by another volunteer team. Some of the areas covered include: office help, special event assistance, selling tickets for events, caring for our congregants, etc.