UMCPS Ministry Menu
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UMCPS Ministry Menu
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01 - Potluck Luncheon Volunteers
CONTACT: Randy Fullerton (rfuller@emory.edu)
DESCRIPTION: Help with set-up before Potluck, serve food during Potluck and clean-up following the event.
TIME-FRAME: The Potluck luncheon occurs every other month and time commitment is only the day of Potluck.
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02 - UMCPS Palm Springs Pride Celebration
CONTACT: Chuck Rice (c.r.rice@outlook.com)
DESCRIPTION: Float design, Float construction, Parade participation, T-shirt design and production, Coordination of publicity in Pride publications
TIME-FRAME: Occasional meetings until the week of November 3-5.
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03 - Composting Team
CONTACT: Julie Adams (jramuzik@icloud.com)
DESCRIPTION: Helping us (in partnership with Desert Composting) to establish the first community composting site in Palm Springs. Weighing tubs of organic waste, Watering compost bin, Recording weights and temperatures on a paper log sheet, adding manure, organic waste and mulch, Washing tools and tubs.
TIME-FRAME: 7 AM on Wednesday.
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04 - Sunday Morning Hospitality and Worship
CONTACT: Doug Oostdyk (d.oostdyk2@gmail.com)
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome worshipers at door and/or the Welcome Table, provide name tags
Ushers: Help worshipers find a seat, collect offering
Communion Servers: Offer bread or cup. (We will provide training.)
Help Decorate Sanctuary for major holidays
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05 - Feeding Ministries
CONTACT: John Jones (psman5140@gmail.com)
DESCRIPTION: Help prepare and serve food, find clothing that fits, offer free toiletries and books, provide a loving and dignified atmosphere.
TIME-FRAME: Sunday and Friday breakfast served 7-8 a.m. This is when we most need volunteers, starting at 6:15 am either morning, with clean up after. (There is also a Saturday noon meal; if that is your best time, we can add you into rotation.)
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06 - Music Ministry
CONTACT: Wayne Hinton (waynehinton@gmail.com)
DESCRIPTION: Choral singing, instrumental performance, small vocal ensembles, soloists, and praise band make up the multiple facets of this unique ministry — and God is in the center of it all! ALL ARE WELCOME! You don’t need to be a pro!
TIME-FRAME: Varies, but each group has a regular rehearsal through the year. Choir meets Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
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07 - Ridesharing
CONTACT: Katherine Campbell (Katherine@umcps.org)
DESCRIPTION: Need a ride to worship? Want to volunteer to help a fellow parishioner get to and from worship? Let us know if you need transportation or can provide transportation by checking the boxes below.
TIME-Frame: When Needed
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08 - Become a UMCPS Member
OPPORTUNITY: Become a UMCPS Member
CONTACT: Church Office (info@umcps.org)
DESCRIPTION: Deepen your involvement at UMCPS by becoming a member. God likes it when you join the church and you can vote at meetings! Pastor Jane has a no-pressure new member exploration session every quarter to learn about the church and enjoy a snack. You don't need to attend a session to join the church. Just let us know that you are interested.
TIME-Frame: June 9 is the next session, after Sunday Service.
Social Justice Ministry
Life Groups
Book and Bible Studies
Salton Sea Restoration
History of Section 14
Affordable Housing & Homeless Advocacy
Women in Faith
Prayer Chain
Mens-Breakfast
Want information about other Church Ministries? Look at the list below, and then use the contact form to get in touch with us.
Contact Form
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