Worship

• Worship Support – A group that works to provide meaningful worship experiences and support for the staff & liturgy (i.e. preparing communion elements & recruiting servers; providing visual enhancements to worship spaces to amplify sermon themes; scheduling Invitation to the Life of the Church speakers; recruiting & training ushers).
• Creative Worship – A team that explores and implements innovative worship experiences.
• Children's Message (traditional service) – A 2-5 minute segment during the traditional worship service to share a message tailored for children.
• Invitation to the Life of the Church Speaker (traditional service, online service and wired service) – A speaker who shares the impact of PCW on his or her life and invites others to engage in different church events and activities. The speaker may also introduce myPCW giving/the offering.
• Ushers – Volunteers who assist with seating, hand out programs, and collect the offering during worship services.
• Greeters – Volunteers who welcome people as they arrive at church and help newcomers feel comfortable.
• Post-Service Reception Host – Volunteer(s) who help organize and host a reception after the worship service to encourage fellowship between the wired and traditional worship services.

Music

• Chancel Choir – A group of singers who lead and enhance worship services through traditional choral music.
• Bell Choir – A group that gathers periodically through the church year to prepare music for worship services.
• Wired Band – A group of musicians who lead and enhance worship services through contemporary music.
• Wired Audio Engineering – A group responsible for managing the visual and audio equipment during worship services and special events.
• Technical Director(s) – A person or group responsible for managing technology and multimedia during worship services and special events.
• Children's Choir – We plan to begin this group anew as we continue to re-imagine church life after the pandemic. Please let Paul Sanner know if your child is interested (or if you would like for your child to be interested) in participating.

Children & Youth Faith Formation

• Youth
  • Confirmation – A program that prepares young people (typically freshman in high school) to confirm their faith and become full members of the church.
  • Confirmation Leaders & Mentors – A group of adults who share their faith and mentor confirmands. Leaders lead regular small group discussions in conjunction with confirmation classes; mentors meet periodically with confirmands to share their faith journey and discuss any questions their assigned confirmands may have.
• Christian Education
  • Sunday School – Weekly educational programs that occur during worship services for children and youth that teach Christian principles and biblical stories.
  • Vacation Bible Camp – A week-long summer program for children that is led by adults and combines learning, activities, and worship.

Youth Mission

• High School Mission Trip – An annual trip for high school students to participate in mission work and service projects.
• Middle School Mission Opportunities – Service opportunities and projects for middle school students, which may include a trip.
• Mission Trip & Mission Opportunities Advisors – A group of adults who chaperone the youth during mission trips and projects.
• Agape Elizabeth Community Kitchen – a youth-led mission program serving a weekly hot meal to guests in Elizabeth.
• Cooking for Agape – Preparing food for meals served at the Agape Elizabeth Community Kitchen.
• Attending Agape with the Youth – Chaperoning youth at the Agape Elizabeth Community Kitchen; may include driving youth to Elizabeth.
• Coordinating Volunteers & Meals – Organizing volunteers and meal planning for the Agape Elizabeth Community Kitchen.

Youth Fellowship

• Advisors – Adults who love working with children and/or youth to share their faith and ensure there is a safe space for them to participate in various groups, activities and events.
• Middle School Breakfast Club – A fellowship group for middle school students that meets once a week on a school day morning for breakfast and discussion. Adult volunteers also serve breakfast (typically bagels) and drive the kids to school.
• High School Fellowship – A group focused on fellowship and spiritual growth for high school students.
• Movie Nights – Social events featuring movies for various age groups.
• Retreats – Spiritual retreats for different age groups to foster personal and spiritual growth.

• Youth Small Groups – A variety of small groups focused on fellowship and spiritual growth.

• Ski & Tubing Trips – Fellowship events for youth that involve skiing and snow tubing.
• Summer Fun Events – One-off social events and activities for youth and families during the summer months.
• Family Fun Days – Events designed for families to enjoy together.
• Parents Afternoon Out – A program providing childcare so parents can have an afternoon to themselves.
• Easter Egg Hunt – A fun event for children to search for Easter eggs.
• Christmas Pageant – A theatrical production celebrating the Christmas story.

Spiritual Development

• Adult Small Groups
  • Curriculum Writing – Creating educational materials and discussion guides for small group studies.
  • Small Group Facilitator – A leader who guides discussions and activities for small group participants, as well as organizes the group to meet at different times/spaces.
  • Small Group Participant – A member of a small group focused on fellowship and spiritual growth.
• Adult Faith Formation
  • Questers – A group focused on personal and spiritual growth through Bible study that meets on Sunday mornings before worship.
  • Theology Discussion Group – A group focused on exploring and discussing theological topics throughout the year.
  • Dawn Patrol – A group that gathers weekly early in the morning for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study.
  • Education/Learning/Speakers/Seminars (past examples: Racial Justice, Listening for God: Josh Mauldin, Celebrating Sabbath, Immigration) – Events and programs featuring guest speakers and seminars on various topics.
  • Generosity – A group focused on promoting a culture of generosity of time, talent & treasure within the church and everyday life.
  • Engagement & Connection – A group that strives to engage all persons, helping everyone to find a home at PCW. The group also hosts programs & tours to welcome and orient new members to the PCW church community.
• Mission
  • Mission Team – A group focused on local, national and global mission work.
  • Agape Local – A group of adults who coordinate needs and distribute food and household supplies each week to feed families in the local area. A larger group also donates food and household supplies.
  • Zambia – A group involved in mission work in partnership with PCW’s sister church in Livingstone, Zambia.
• Lifelong Connections
  • All-Church Meals – Fellowship events featuring shared meals for the entire congregation.
  • PCW on the Lawn Community Day – An outdoor event promoting fellowship and fun for the church community.
  • Christmas Carols, Cookies & Cocoa – A festive event featuring caroling, treats, and warm drinks.
  • Presbyterian Women (PW) – A group focused on fellowship and spiritual growth for women that meets monthly in “circles”. PW also raises funds through bake sales and other events for donation to mission causes.
  • Retreats – Retreats for women and men focused on spiritual growth, renewal and connection.
  • Caring Friends – A group of individuals who meet monthly to connect and reach out to people in need of support and love.
  • Parkinson’s Support Group – A group providing resources and support for those affected by Parkinson's disease.
  • Visitation – A ministry focused on visiting and supporting homebound or hospitalized church members.
• Stephen Ministry
  • Stephen Ministers – Trained laypeople who provide one-on-one Christian care for individuals experiencing life challenges.
  • Stephen Leaders – Individuals responsible for training, supervising, and supporting Stephen Ministers.

• Office & Property – A group responsible for managing and ensuring the well-being of the church's office and property.
• Burial Grounds – A group responsible for the maintenance and care of the church's burial grounds.
• Craftsmen – A group that that meets weekly and works together to repair, create and build items for use in the church and community.
• Stewardship – A group focused on managing the church’s financial resources, including asset management, developing/updating financial protocols & procedures, guiding & informing Session on the state of PCW finances, and facilitating a multi-year budgeting process.
• Communication
• Writing – A team that assists with writing content for church publications and communication.
• Photography – A team that captures and shares images of church events and activities.

• Social Media – A group responsible for managing and updating the church's social media platforms in conjunction with PCW’s Communication Specialist.

• Website – A group responsible for maintaining and updating the church's website in conjunction with PCW’s Communication Specialist.