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How do I get started?

If you are ready to get started, or if you have questions, please email Pastor Randy. He will help you to identify the best place for you to serve, considering your schedule and availability, your interests and what the current needs are at Gloria Dei.

What if I don't have skills?

Most of our volunteer positions don't require special skills, other than a willingness to serve. For those opportunities that require special skills, training is provided.

What if it's not a good fit?

No problem. Just let your ministry leader know, and we can plug you into another area.

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Altar Guild

This is a behind the scenes ministry that Gloria Dei can’t do without! Join our Altar Guild team, who set up/clean up communion supplies and serve on a 3-month rotation.

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Local

Anchor Point

Anchor Point provides hope and healing through their family network. Obria Medical Clinic, Hope Family Center, and Excellent Minds Academy offer to stand in the gap for people in the Bay Area community.

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Global

Child Sponsorship

Gloria Dei has forged a relationship with a Ochuloi CarePoint in Uganda. Through this partnership congregation members have committed to sponsoring a child to help provide food, medical care, education, and discipleship. New sponsors are always welcome.

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Local

Comfort Dog Ministry

The Comfort Dog ministry provides a bridge to open doors for conversations about faith. The GDLC dog, Joy, is the bridge to connect members of Team Joy to people and share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ.

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Hospitality

Communion Assistants

Assist the pastoral team in the distribution of Holy Communion. Serve at your preferred worship service.

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Community Impact Texting Group

From time to time our ministry partners will reach out for assistance with individuals or families in their ministry. This group receives a text message about the need and responds to the need as they're able.

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Day One Christian Academy

There are many opportunities to volunteer and share your time, talents, knowledge and love of Jesus, directly benefiting the students and faculty at Day One Christian Academy.

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Dei Break Cafe

The Dei Break Café brings a little touch of hospitality to Gloria Dei. We welcome everyone with a smile and provide delicious sweets and savory warm breakfast foods at a low cost for all who stop by.

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ESL Instructors

Our GDE ESL volunteer teachers teach English to non-native speakers while sharing faith-based values, integrating biblical teachings into lessons, fostering spiritual growth, and building a supportive, loving community as part of their ministry.

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Eucharist Ministers

Eucharist Ministers visit people who are homebound or in assisted living and provide communion and encouragement. Training is provided and a commitment to visit a minimum of once/month to an assigned individual/family.

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Spiritual Care

GriefShare Facilitator

Lead a 13-week class that helps people work through their grief. Sessions are offered twice a year.

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Local

Homeless Mat Ministry

Come help our team make plastic mats for the homeless. Learn how to prepare plastic bags that will be crocheted into mats for the homeless. You do not need to know how to crochet to participate. There are plenty of ways to help!

Our group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Gloria Dei Life Center.

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Hospital Visitation

A team of volunteers who visit people in the hospital. Training is provided and assignments are made through the Care team leaders.

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Host Team

Warmly greet people and assist them with check-in for worship and other events.

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Kids & Students

Kids

We are looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of ways in our Kids room on Sunday mornings.

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Kids & Students

Kids Hope

Kids Hope USA helps churches develop one-on-one relationships through the creation of church-school partnerships that pair church members with at-risk children in supportive mentoring relationships.

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Kids & Students

Kids Jr

We are looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of ways in Kids Jr on Sunday mornings.

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Lay Readers

Our Lay Reader team reads the scripture at our 8:30 Traditional service.

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Lighthouse Christian Ministries

LCM serves the Bacliff area through food ministry, short-term assistance, educational programs (such as GED), health and dental care, and a community resale store.

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Lutheran Emergency Response Team

Lutheran Early Response Teams are trained teams that are prepared to respond when a disaster strikes. Training prepares the congregation and individuals to share Christ's love and mercy to those around you. LERT teams are prepared to serve through a ministry of presence while also serving the community through disaster response.

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Meal Ministry

Meal Ministry volunteers prepare and deliver meals for Gloria Dei members that are going through a major life transition such as an illness, surgery, loss, hospitalization, or new baby in the family.

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Global

Medical Brigade

Gloria Dei partners with a congregation in San Pedro Sula Honduras with support for their community outreach through medical brigades. Individuals with a wide range of gifts and skills serve the medical brigade alongside members of Gloria Dei Honduras. This is a great way for various medical professionals to get involved in international missions

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Kids & Students

Middle & High School

At the core of serving our 6th-12th grade students is our small group leaders. Our small group leaders serve on Sunday morning to guide our students through their Bible based lesson while answering questions.

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Mission Teams

Gloria Dei is active in International Mission in both Central America and Africa. We are currently sending teams to San Pedro Sula, Honduras and Soroti, Uganda. Teams travel to these countries for a week to two weeks at least once a year.

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Spiritual Care

Pastor Prayer Partners

Our Pastor Prayer partners bless the building and the pastors every Sunday morning as they prepare to spread the message every week!

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Local

Spiritual First Aid

The Spiritual First Aid team is a part of our LERT team that goes in after disaster strikes and provides calming and prayer to those affected.

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Translator Team

Our GDE volunteer translators use their language skills to translate written or spoken content, bridging communication gaps. They translate church materials, sermons, and community resources to make information accessible across cultures.

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Hospitality

Ushers

We are in need of friendly, outgoing people who can interact with visitors and members. Opportunities to serve are available at both services (8:30 and 11am).

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Worship

Worship Production

This rotating team assists in worship production by operating a camera, switching camera views, projecting lyrics or operating the lighting equipment. Training is provided and all areas are very user-friendly.

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Not sure where to serve?

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FAQ's

How do I get started?

What if I don't have skills?

What if it's not a good fit?

Search by Preference Area

View All

Spiritual Care

Hospitality

Local

Worship

Global

Kids & Students

Opportunities

Altar Guild

Anchor Point

Child Sponsorship

Comfort Dog Ministry

Communion Assistants

Community Impact Texting Group

Day One Christian Academy

Dei Break Cafe

ESL Instructors

Eucharist Ministers

GriefShare Facilitator

Homeless Mat Ministry

Hospital Visitation

Host Team

Kids

Kids Hope

Kids Jr

Lay Readers

Lighthouse Christian Ministries

Lutheran Emergency Response Team

Meal Ministry

Medical Brigade

Middle & High School

Mission Teams

Pastor Prayer Partners

Spiritual First Aid

Translator Team

Ushers

Worship Production

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