Surprising Hospitality

Macalester Plymouth United Church has long been known for its hospitality – in fact, we have identified “surprising hospitality” as one of our core values. We want MPUC to be known as a community where everyone who enters our doors feels our spirit of welcome and hospitality.

For years, a committed group of MPUC volunteers has extended this hospitality to our members and visitors through a variety of welcoming roles. These dedicated volunteers have been our greeters, ushers, and fellowship hosts. 

IHere is where you come in! Please consider giving your time to support our hospitality a few times a year. Wondering what roles are available? Take a look at the descriptions below. We’ve listed the activities and time commitments for each role and hope everyone will find something that fits their interest and schedule. 

It’s easy to sign up. We encourage you to sign up for dates in 2024-25 here or stop by the sign-up bulletin board in the social hall after worship later to volunteer for a particular date. When you sign up, you’ll receive a more complete description of duties, plus Sign-Up Genius automatically sends timely reminders of upcoming commitments to your email!

Hospitality Roles
Click on the position title to read a full position description.

Hospitality Team Leader
The Hospitality Team Leader takes the lead on Sunday morning to make sure the ushers and greeter are present and oriented to their role. They also serve as Head Usher making sure everyone can participate in worship.

Sunday Worship Usher
Ushers are hosts for worship. They are present in the Narthex to welcome people warmly and make sure everyone can participate in worship. Anyone can serve as an usher. We also welcome those willing to make a bigger commitment by serving as one of our regularly scheduled Ushers. 

Sunday Greeter
Sunday greeters warmly welcome people as they arrive at church. They encourage everyone to wear/make a nametag. They also answer visitors’ questions. Anyone can serve as a greeter. It’s a great opportunity for a whole family to serve and create a welcoming Surprising Hospitality experience.

Remember:  MPUC is about Surprising Hospitality…be a part of it!