Serve Our Church - South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church offers many opportunities to serve within our congregation.

All talents are celebrated and appreciated!

There are many more ways to get involved than what’s listed below. Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll get you connected!

Sunday Morning Service Opportunities

Contact: Nancy Metzler, director of hospitality and connection, [email protected].

Welcome Team

Our Welcome Team members are often the first point of contact for those attending our worship services and special events.

Friendly faces are always welcome to serve!

Ushers

In addition to assisting worshipers with finding a seat, our ushers help visitors navigate our campus, answer any questions they may have, and receive the offering during the worship service.

Acolytes

Children in first through fifth grade are invited to lead us in worship as acolytes.

Coffee Grounds

Coffee and pastries are available on Sundays before each worship service in our Coffee Grounds located in the narthex.

Join this team that prepares a warm welcome for everyone!

Lemonade on the Lawn

Lemonade and cookies are available on Sundays after the 10:10 a.m. worship service. Join this team that prepares sweet fellowship opportunities for everyone!

Congregational Care & Support

Contact: Dr. Whitney Bayer, associate pastor, [email protected].

Baby Ministry

When someone is expecting or adopting a child, a team organizes and delivers meals, installs an announcement sign, and more!

Bereavement Team

A team provides receptions following memorial services and funerals, including set-up, clean-up, beverages, and food.

Care Mail Team

Cards of encouragement are sent to members during illness or crisis.

Meals Ministry

A team of SMPC volunteers offers support by providing a meal for families experiencing a death in the family, hospitalization, or other crisis.

Prayer Chain

Our prayer chain consists of SMPC members who pray faithfully and confidentially for others' requests.

Prayer Shawls

Prayer shawls are made by church members and distributed to members as needed in times of illness or crisis.

Transportation Ministry

SMPC has a team of volunteer drivers ready to serve by providing transportation to worship or other church activities or to doctor's appointments or to the grocery store.

Flowers for Worship

You may provide your own arrangement, have a florist supply your arrangement, or make a donation to the Sanctuary Building Fund, and the Worship Committee will provide the flowers.