How to Serve

Discover Your<br><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)">Place in God’s Work</span>

Discover Your
Place in God’s Work

Serving at Community Wesleyan Church is a way to put your faith into action and make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s welcoming guests, helping with children’s programs, participating in worship, or supporting outreach initiatives, there’s a role for everyone.

We believe that every gift and talent matters. By serving, you not only bless others but also grow spiritually and build meaningful connections within our church family. Explore the opportunities below and find a way to get involved that aligns with your gifts and passions.

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Please take some time to review the ministries we sponsor at CWC and be  praying for these ministries. Also, be praying about how God is calling you to serve at CWC. In the description of the ministries below you will see some of the specific volunteer needs for the upcoming church year which starts in May 2026.

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First Impressions Teams


Greeter:  Church greeters are an important part of the hospitality ministry of our church.  They are the first impression people get when they enter our church doors.  As a greeter you will provide a smile, handshake, eye contact and friendly words of welcome as you hand them a church bulletin or open the back door to the church for them.  You will also provide information such as where things are located in the church, such as restrooms and childcare facilities.  Greeting is an opportunity to express God’s love through Christ and help set the tone of the upcoming worship service. Our greeters volunteer on a rotating schedule.  

Coffee Host: This person will arrive around 10:30am and prepare coffee and refill supplies in the lobby coffee station to help welcome people to CWC. This position is a rotation with shifts typically once a month.

Worship & Production Team


Sound Board Operator: During the morning worship service and worship practice volunteers are needed to run the sound board in the back of the sanctuary.  No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. Selecting interest in this position will set you up with a shadow week to check out what the job is like. No commitment necessary.

Lighting Board Operator: During the morning worship service and worship practice volunteers are needed to run the light board in the back of the sanctuary.  No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. Selecting interest in this position will set you up with a shadow week to check out what the job is like. No commitment necessary.

Streaming Camera Operator: During the morning worship service someone is needed to run the streaming online. This includes starting the stream requiring you to be in the sanctuary by 10:50am. You will also help run our remote controlled cameras to enhance the viewing experience at home.  No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. Selecting interest in this position will set you up with a shadow week to check out what the job is like. No commitment necessary.

Presentation Computer Operator: During the morning worship service and worship practice each week someone is needed to run the presentation computer. This job puts words to songs and sermon notes on the screen and is as easy as using a mouse and pressing a space bar at the right time.  No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. Selecting interest in this position will set you up with a shadow week to check out what the job is like. No commitment necessary.

Help with Stage designs: If you ever helped with sets in a high school musical this one is for you. If you have creative ideas to help envision bringing a sermon series to life this is your calling. If you lack vision but can build what others can imagine we would love to have you join this crew too. 

Worship Team Instruments: Do you play an instrument and are willing to share your talent on Sunday? Let us know what kind of instrument.

Video Spotlight:
Serving on the CWC AV Team

CW Kidz & Youth Ignite Ministries


Children 5 & Under:  This ministry provides an opportunity for parents and care givers to remain focused on the worship experience while their children are being cared for.  We currently staff Infants, toddlers & preschoolers/kindergarteners.  Our little kids rooms provide age appropriate toys and a safe, friendly environment for our littlest church attendees.  Adults and teens (12 and older) can also serve as helpers on a rotation.  During church time the Pre-K/K class teacher provides an interactive bible lesson for the kids each week with lesson materials provided in advance.

Grades 1st-5th:

CWKidz Connect: The goal of the CWKidz Connect hour is to provide structured childcare for those parents and guardians who attend adult Sunday School with fun and meaningful activities for the kids each week. We are in need of teachers for the next school year as well as substitute teachers and assistants who fill in as needed. Teachers facilitate an activity or games during the first hour on a Sunday morning. A snack time bridges the time between the activity and the JAM hour. Examples include Creative Play, Kidz Serve, Bible Wrap Up, and Movie Time. 

CWKidz JAM: A CWKidz JAM Teacher facilitates spiritual growth through Bible engagement, an activity, and songs during the second hour on a Sunday morning. Pick up the children from the snack room. Stories and videos are provided helping the teacher to focus on engagement and growth rather than preparation. A Helper assists by working more directly with children who need extra attention, or by running games, or other duties that may arise.

Includes WKFM once a month. Wesleyan Kids for Missions takes place the first Sunday of the month for children in grades 1-5.  WKFM teaches kids about our missionaries and their mission work around the world.  Volunteers assist with hearing memory verses, helping with plays, and other student needs.

Check-In / Security: Security personnel will assist with guest check-ins or help with any issues during the morning. They will also provide assistance to the CWKidz Crew by assuring parents that their children are kept safe during the JAM hour. Primarily, security walks the hallway of the children’s area to prevent children from exiting classrooms in an unauthorized manner. Secondly, security is asked to direct unauthorized people to exit the children’s area during the JAM hour. 

CWKidz Club: A volunteer for CWKidz Club helps facilitate growth in Jesus in our children on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45pm during the school year. CWKidz Club is a time of songs, stories, snacks, and games where children from our church and other guests learn about God. Volunteers should demonstrate growth in God’s Spirit through their relationship with Jesus, enjoy spending time with children, and a willingness to have fun through songs, stories, snacks, and games.

Vacation Bible School:  This year’s VBS will be August 3rd-6th from 9:30am-noon for kids entering Kindergarten through entering 6th grade.  There are many ways to serve in VBS including teachers, assistants, snack helpers, craft helpers, registration volunteers, nursery helpers and more. 


CWCTeenz: We have Sunday morning small group for our youth (grades 6-12) each week from 9:45-10:45am during the adult Sunday School hour.  You can serve as a teacher or substitute teacher who fills in as needed.  Lessons will be provided.

Youth Sponsor:  CWC youth meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45pm and is for teens in 6th-12th grade.  In addition to the weekly meet-ups, the youth group has special group outings and events they attend.  Youth sponsors help assist and lead these activities.  The Youth Director coordinates the program and works with the sponsors to choose curriculum and activities for our teens.

 * Please note all volunteers with minors will be asked to complete a volunteer registration form, online safety training and a background check.

Video Spotlight:
Serving in CWKidz

Video Spotlight:
Serving in Youth Ignite

Administration


Coordinating Volunteers for Nursery & Toddler Room: This person will be responsible for scheduling volunteers in these rooms and letting staff know when things need to be restocked and being a contact person for volunteers who may need to find a substitute. 

CWKidz Club Assistant Director: Help with the planning and operation of the Wednesday night kids program.

CWKidz Security Coordinator: This person will be responsible for scheduling volunteers for security on Sunday Mornings and will be a contact person for volunteers who may need to find a substitute. 

Greeter Coordinator: This person will be responsible for scheduling volunteers as greeters on Sunday Mornings and will be a contact person for volunteers who may need to find a substitute.

Adult Ministry 

Adult Sunday School Teacher or Substitute: Lead a Sunday School class by preparing material provided by the Sunday School Committee. You can serve for a quarter or be a part of a group that rotates teaching am adult class on Sundays from 9:45-10:45pm.

Sunday School Committee: If you love to read this is the group for you. This committee meets once or twice every 3 months to select new classes for the adult Sunday school class sharing books and studies we have read or liked.

Small Group Leader (Bible Study/Prayer Group): Help lead a small group bible study or prayer group during the week.

Community Life Group Facilitator: Host a small group and lead a discussion on current sermons twice a month.

Outreach & Fellowship Ministries


Outreach Committee:  Those who serve on the Outreach Committee will plan social events for the community.  Examples of these types of events are Trunk-Or-Treat, Block Party, and Love Baldwinsville Weeks. The committee typically will meet about once a quarter, with different members focusing on different events.  

Fellowship Committee:  Those who serve on the Fellowship Committee plan social events for the congregation  This is the committee that organizes potluck dinners and special fellowship events. The committee typically meets about once a quarter, with different members focusing on different events.  

Moms Connecting: Moms Connecting is a group for Moms of all ages and all stages of parenting.  We currently meet the first Wednesday of the month (October-May) from 6:30-7:45pm.  During each meeting there is a time of discussion, snacks and a special craft or activity.  Childcare is provided and it is free to attend.   Volunteers are needed to provide refreshments, childcare or serve as a guest speaker for this ministry.  

Men’s Breakfast Cook/ Server: This one is for Men as it is a breakfast made by men for men but we need men to sign up to cook, serve, and clean up. If you are willing to help out with this great ministry it will smell and taste great. 

Service & Helping


Church Family Ministries:  A committee that ministers to the needs of the people within our church.  This committee coordinates funeral dinners and provides meals, gifts or services for individuals in need within the church family.  It also assists with some special receptions and gatherings in the church.   

Maintenance:  Volunteers are willing and able to do different maintenance projects around the church.

Operation Christmas Child:  Our church participates in the annual shoebox collection by the organization Samaritan’s Purse.  The congregation collects small toys, school supplies and health and beauty aids and packs them in shoeboxes in November to be distributed to needy children around the world.