Volunteer Opportunities

UALC offers projects for small groups and individuals.

Make an Eternal Impact in the Life of an International Student through IFI

The world is coming to Columbus this summer and there are many ways to get involved. International Friendships, Inc. (IFI), is an Ohio State University student and Christian organization, which began in 1979. IFI promotes friendship and hospitality for international students. If you want to show hospitality that could make an eternal impact in the life of an international student, please complete the application form at: ifipartners.org/get-started. You can sign up for one of the three UALC trainings offered at Mill Run: June 21, 22 (6:00-8:00 pm); or June 25 (12:30-2:30 pm, food and coffee provided). Questions, contact Jerry, jerry66.cable@gmail.com.

Hilliard Free Lunch Summer Camp for Kids

We want children out of poverty. Will you volunteer this summer to nourish – body, mind and spirit - hundreds of children facing poverty in Hilliard? Help them run their very own restaurant, play games, serve lunch and more. Have daytime availability? Adults, teens, school-aged children welcome. Go to www.son-ministries.org and click on Volunteer Now. Serve one day, one week or all summer. No daytime availability? You can still help, contact Kathleen Turvy, info@son-ministries.org. Click here for a list of requested donations.

God’s Hygiene Health Center’s Dignity Donation Drive

Donate feminine hygiene products for the Dignity Donation Drive. Donations will be collected through the month of June in the Mill Run Exchange Center.

UALC Bed Brigade Ministry

Join our group of dedicated volunteers who build a simple, sturdy, bed and provide them to families in need. This includes the frame, mattress, linens, pillow, Bible, prayer and good cheer. Serving opportunities with the Bed Brigade team include building beds, gathering mattresses, delivering beds while interacting and praying with the families. Contact Dale Cory, BedBrigade@ualc.org, dcory2015@gmail.com.

Come Work in the Dirt

The Community Garden at Mill Run supplies fresh produce for individuals and families through many partnerships in the surrounding area. Join us for weekly work parties. We’d love to add you to our weekly emails and keep you updated on what’s happening in the garden. Saturdays starting at 9:00 am, or Wednesdays starting at 6:00 pm, at Mill Run. Contact Todd Marti, todd-kelly@columbus.rr.com.

Worship Community Serving Opportunities

Mill Run Communion bread baking: Recipe provided. Deliver bread to freezers anytime.  Barb Winter, bwinter5@att.net.

Mill Run Communion robe care: Help a few hours a month to care for the robes. Kathy Felty, Kfelty@columbus,rr.com.

Lytham Road Sanctuary pew care: Weekly straightening up of the pew materials.  Don Ritcher.

Communion Servers

Lytham Road Xalt service is looking for people interested in serving communion. Contact Marlin Seymour, mseemore63@yahoo.com.

The Clothes Shop

We are still accepting gently used linens, clothes, shoes and accessories. The clothes are being sent to Salvation Army, Southeast Ohio - HARP (Helping Appalachian Rural People) and New Life Lutheran church in Gallipolis. Drop off bins located at Mill Run and Lytham Road. Contact Cathy Shaw, ceshaw59@gmail.com.

Connect Center

Help share the love of Jesus with members and guests visiting our church on Sunday mornings. The Connect Center serves as a place where people can find out "what's happening" in the church. Volunteers may serve weekly or less frequently, if desired. Mill Run contact: Dawn Griebel, dawn@martinellicpas.com; Lytham Road contact: Carole Roys, croys@ualc.org.

Senior Adult Ministry Teams

Teams are forming now to plan and implement initiatives for those 65+ in areas of mission, fellowship, discipleship, and transportation. Interested in joining a team? Contact Pastor Jeff Morlock, jmorlock@ualc.org or 614-451-3736, ext. 4652.

Write for our Daily Bible Blast Blog?

Do you read our Daily Blast Blog and feel called to share your faith in this way? Are you interested in writing a devotion once in a while, or regularly? Contact Judy Webb, jwebb@ualc.org.

UALC’s Retirement Home Ministry

UALC’s Retirement Home Ministry offers weekly worship services in four different care facilities. We are currently looking for people to lead a service, play the piano, or simply assist and encourage residents. To learn more about making a kingdom impact as part of a retirement home worship team, contact Pastor Jeff, jmorlock@ualc.org or 614-451-3736 ext. 4652.

Pray for Our City

Join us every Tuesday morning 9:00-9:30 am to pray for the Hilliard community, wherever you are. Please consider joining us in person, via Skype or via conference call. Contact Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries for details. Kim Emch, kemch@ualc.org.

Food and Helpers Needed for Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries

Help serve families that come to the Food Pantry at Frebis and Champion, Tuesdays and/or Saturdays. Individuals, families or small groups are all welcome; training is given when you arrive. Don't forget to pick up a few non-perishable groceries and place in the bins at Mill Run and Lytham Road. Contact Tom Andres, tom.andres@att.net for information.

Transform Lives and Volunteer with Family, Youth and Children’s Ministries

God is at work here and there are many amazing ways to contribute! The ministries serving children and youth have some specific volunteer roles for you to consider. Many talents needed to work directly with kids of all ages or behind the scenes. We’ll help you find the right fit for your talents and availability. Fill out an online application here, which includes descriptions of volunteer opportunities. Questions? Contact David White, dwhite@ualc.org, 614-451-3736, ext 4691.

Show Care and Compassion

Become part of the Congregational Care Team, visiting those hospitalized, in care centers and homebound. Contact Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org.

Will You Show Outrageous Hospitality?

Share the love of Christ in a tangible way by serving on the growing Sunday morning greeting, coffee, usher or hospitality team. Volunteer positions are available for all talents and schedules. Contact Jessica Efird, jefird@ualc.org to get plugged in. All training is provided.