Volunteer Opportunities

UALC offers projects for small groups and individuals.

Back-to-School Drive

Thanks to everyone who donated items and monetary donations, UALC was able to supply several hundred backpacks. There is still a need to sort, stuff, count and organize the backpacks. Contact Jennifer Kiser, jkiser@wcmn.com and let her know the names of volunteers and the times they are available. Location: 3700 S. High St. Aug. 12-16. Shift Hours: 9:00-11:15 am, 11:00 am-2:30 pm, 2:15-4:00 pm.

Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries Summer Lunch Camp

Volunteers can come individually or as a family to one of three sites in Hilliard, and volunteer for 2-3 hours with children of all ages. June-August, off-site. Register online at son-ministries.org. Contact Julie Comer, jcomer@son-ministries.org.

UALC Community Garden Fall Garlic Planting

Help us plant thousands of garlic cloves for harvesting next spring. All you need to bring is yourself! October 19, 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Mill Run. Contact Todd Marti, todd-kelly@columbus.rr.com.

Kids’ Church, Middle School, High School Ministry Teams

Serve directly with children and young people or behind the scenes. All kinds of roles available with these impactful ministry teams. Contact Andrea Taphorn, ataphorn@ualc.org.

Worship Tech Volunteers

Looking for additional volunteer sound and slide technicians for our worship services. All training is provided and scheduling is flexible. Weekly, Sundays during church at Lytham Road and/or Mill Run. Contact Steve Gill, sgill@ualc.org.

Ministry Time Prayer Volunteers

For those interested in praying during Ministry Time in our worship services. Training provided. Contact Buff Delcamp, bdelcamp@ualc.org.

Serve in a Worship Community

Each community has a team of leaders who ensure the smooth operation of each worship service, connect members and attenders to Congregational Care and pray for the worship services. There are many ways to lend a hand on Sunday mornings: usher, serve communion, lector, bake communion bread, run sound or slides, pray and many more. Contact a member of the Community Leadership Team:

Lytham Road Traditional, lrtrad@ualc.org

Lytham Road Celebration, lrceleb@ualc.org

Lytham Road Xalt, lrxalt@ualc.org

Mill Run Sanctuary, mrsanct9.00@ualc.org

Mill Run Xalt, mrxalt10.30@ualc.org

UALC Community Garden

Volunteer to help plant, harvest, weed, compost or deliver fresh produce from early spring-late fall. No experience necessary. Weekly, Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon at Mill Run. Find more information at ualc.org/garden. Contact Todd Marti, todd-kelly@columbus.rr.com.

Clothes Closet

Helping local, state and nationwide needs for clothes, linens and some household items. Currently gathering back-to-school and fall clothes for a giveaway at New Life Lutheran Church in Gallipolis, OH. Drop off in bins at Lytham Road and Mill Run. For a list of all items accepted, visit the Connect Center or click here. Contact Cathy Shaw, ceshaws59@gmail.com.

Care Ministers

Visit those hospitalized, homebound, or in care facilities, and connect with people in various life experiences. Training provided. Contact Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org.

Family ESL Teachers

English teachers needed for the Fall session of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Meet now with Pastor Dave to learn what is involved. Contact Dave Mann, dmann@ualc.org.

Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry

Serving the hungry by distributing grocery items. Serve in the pantry on Champion Ave. Also donate non-perishable food and Christian materials (Bibles, coloring books) in the bins at Lytham Road and Mill Run. August 12, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 1430 Champion Ave. Contact Chris Burger, chrisbu@columbus.rr.com.

Bed Brigade

Help build and deliver simple beds for families in need. Volunteers especially needed for delivering beds, gathering mattresses, interacting and praying with the families. Deliveries made every Saturday. Weekly, Saturdays 10:30 am-Noon at Mill Run and off-site. Contact and RSVP to Dale Cory, bedbrigade@ualc.org.

IFI Welcome Picnic

Volunteer at the IFI Welcome Picnic. Help with set-up, clean-up, and conversing with hundreds of internationals. August 11, 4:00-8:00 pm at Mill Run. Find more information at ualc.org/ifi. Contact Dave Mann, dmann@ualc.org.

IFI Friday Night Bible Study Set-Up

Set up tables and chairs for the Friday night IFI Bible study at Lytham Road. (IFI training not necessary). Fall Fridays, TBD before 6:00 pm at Lytham Road. Find more information at ualc.org/ifi. Contact Jerry Cable, jerry66.cable@gmail.com.

IFI Conversation Partners

Meet one-on-one with international students to practice English, build relationships, and point to Jesus. (IFI training required). Find more information at ualc.org/ifi. Contact Jerry Cable, jerry66.cable@gmail.com.

IFI Airport Pick-up and Hosting

Pick up international students at airport and host for about three days in July/August. (IFI training required). Find more information at ualc.org/ifi. Contact Jerry Cable, jerry66.cable@gmail.com.

Beacons—Quilting Ministry for Missions

Join the Beacons quilting ministry on the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 am at Lytham Rd. All skill levels welcome. Contact Sue Logan through the church office, 614-451-3736, or by searching for people on myUALC.

AWANA Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for our AWANA Clubs working with kids age 3 to grade 6. Many roles for adults and teens. Starting in September, Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 pm at Mill Run. Find more information at ualc.org/awana. Contact Kristen Henry, awana@ualc.org.

Handbell Choir

Handbell Choir is for those who can read music and want to glorify Christ through beautiful music. Practice schedule and performance dates TBD. Find more information at ualc.org/music. Contact Dan Hill, Dhill29@columbus.rr.com.