Jesus shows us who God is, and in Matthew chapter twenty-five, there is perhaps no clearer instruction about the primacy of service toward others in God’s vision for creation. The community at Gloria Dei seeks ,to participate in God’s work by using our gifts, our effort, and our energy in service toward others following the example of Christ.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Free Lunch Program
Free Lunch Program team serves a meal for approximately 100+ folks on the 4th Friday of every month. Click here to view the SignUp Genius, which outlines the volunteer opportunities.
Learn more about the Iowa City Free Lunch Program, and see if you spot some faces you know!
Pride Festival
Gloria Dei is a sponsor of the annual Iowa City Pride Festival. Click here to view the SignUp Genius and to volunteer.
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Caring & Wellness opportunities:
Committee Member
Provide meals/supplies for those in crisis
Prepare meals at church for Freezer Meals
Prayer Shawl knitting
Homebound visits
Eucharistic visitation
Prayer Care Team
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Communications opportunities are:
Committee member
Website updates/maintenance
Newsletter publication
Social Media updates
Click here to sign up for Communications Ministry opportunities.
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Culinary opportunities are:
Committee member
Assist with fundraisers/events
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Evangelism opportunities are:
Committee member
Sunday AM hospitality
New Member Orientation/Connection
Click here to sign up for Evangelism Ministry opportunities.
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Faith Formation opportunities are:
Family Ministries Committee Member
Sunday School Teacher or Substitute
Sunday School Administrator (prepares materials and supplies)
Embodied Baptism Mentor
Embodied Baptism Peer Group Leader
Adult Ed Committee Member
Click here to sign up for Faith Formation Ministry opportunities.
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Fellowship opportunities are:
Committee Member
Event planning
Event set-up/clean-up
Click here to sign up for Fellowship Ministry opportunities.
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Finance opportunities are:
Committee member
Sunday morning offering counter
Audit Committee
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Funeral Hospitality opportunities are:
Committee member
Provide a salad or dessert when needed
Assist in the kitchen with set-up/clean-up for funerals
Wash linens
Click here to sign up for Funeral Hospitality Ministry opportunities.
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Memorials opportunties are:
Committee member
Click here to sign up to be a member of the Memorials Committee.
Vacation Bible School
Each year, young and old alike gather for four evenings of learning and community, but it takes many hands to make that happen. View the volunteer opportunities here.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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Mission Endowment opportunities are:
Committee member
Click here to sign up to be a member of the Mission Endowment committee.
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Outreach opportunities are:
Committee Member
Free Lunch Program cooking (4th Thursday)
Free Lunch Program prep (4th Friday)
Free Lunch Program serving (4th Friday)
Free Lunch Program dish washing (4th Friday)
Piece Makers (quilting group - 1st Monday)
DVIP donation organization (weekly)
Seasonal events (Good Gifts, Pie Sale, Plant Sale, coat drive, etc.)
Little Free Pantry & Library maintenance
Longfellow Elementary assistance
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Property opportunities are:
Committee member
Lawn care/grounds maintenance
Clean-up Days
Painting
Carpentry
Onsite Maintenance
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Stewardship opportunities are:
Committee member
Green Committee member
Assist with projects and events
Click here to sign up for Stewardship Ministry opportunities.
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Social Justice opportunities are:
Committee member
Event planning and assisting
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Tanzania Ministry opportunities are:
Committee member
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Technology opportunities are:
AV Support for Adult Forum (9:15 a.m. on Sundays Early September through May)
AV Support livestream worship/events
Click here to sign up for Technology Ministry opportunities.
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WELCA opportunities are:
Circle Attendee
Board Member
Click here for more information about joining a WELCA Circle.
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Worship & Music opportunities are:
Committee member
Assisting Minister
Usher at 8 a.m.
Usher at 10:30 a.m.
Reader 8 a.m.
Reader 10:30 a.m.
Communion prep/clean-up
Communion server 8 a.m.
Communion server 10:30 a.m.
Communion bread baker
Liturgical art creation and installation
Sanctuary Choir member
Soloist - vocal
Soloist - instrument
Instrument ensemble
Click here to sign up for Worship and Music Ministry opportunities.