The purpose of the Membership Committee is to welcome visitors, seek new members, and encourage current members to fully engage in the life of the church of Jesus Christ. The Membership Committee is deeply focused on care and outreach, key components of the church’s mission.
2024 marked the first year of the committee’s existence. Working with the Andrew Ministers, the Fellowship Committee, and Pastor Katy Shevel, the Membership Committee has proven to be an invaluable as-set to our growing congregation.
Committee Highlights
- Collaborated with the Andrew Minister Team to greet, welcome, and assist visitors to WPC.
- Helped every new member become integrated into the life and fellowship of WPC.
- Assisted Pastor Katy Shevel in organizing and conducting new member classes.
- Staffed the desk in the Connector on weekdays to answer phone calls, greet visitors and workers.
- Prepared individual bouquets from the Sunday chancel flower arrangements, distributing them throughout the church to enhance our warm and welcoming environment.
Interested in getting Involved?
Contact Rev. Katy Shevel
SPOTLIGHT ON THE WELCOME DESK
For everyone who calls or enters WPC, our volunteer receptionists are the first point of contact, providing a compassionate and friendly face or conversation – all while exemplifying the church’s mission of love and hospitality.
While weekdays at the church may seem quiet, our volunteer receptionists have made a significant difference through their attentive service.
EXAMPLES OF IMPACT
- Emergency Assistance: Helping a church member return home safely during an unexpected emergency.
- Comfort for Bereaved Families: Spending time with the adult children of a recently deceased member, introducing them to people who had known their loved one and guiding them toward the peace and quiet of our sanctuary.
- Community Support: Connecting members organizing a silent auction for The Common Place with a merchant eager to donate a large box of stuffed animals.
- Unique Challenges: Assisting in rescuing kittens abandoned on church property and freeing a sparrow trapped in the Chapel.
- Practical Help: Answering countless questions about events, activities, and services while reuniting individuals with lost items