Ministry Opportunities

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    Music Ministry

    🎵 Choir
    The Choir is open to high school youth and adults. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00–7:00 PM, and the choir sings in worship from September through early June. New voices are always welcome to join this vibrant musical ministry.

    🔔 Handbell Choir
    The Handbell Choir is open to youth in 7th grade through adults who have completed introductory training with the directors. The group meets for one Saturday‑morning rehearsal each month and offers music in worship one Sunday each month. If you enjoy teamwork, rhythm, and creating beautiful worship music, this is a wonderful way to get involved.

    🎶 Praise Band
    Our Praise Band leads worship on the third Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome—all ages, all singers, and all instrumentalists. We hold one rehearsal on the Saturday before the service, making it easy for anyone to participate. If you love music and want to be part of a joyful worship experience, we’d love to have you join us.

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    Stephen Ministry

    Stephen Ministry is a program within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing difficult life challenges.

    Stephen Ministers are trained laypeople who offer support during times of grief, divorce, illness, or other life-changing events.

    They meet regularly with their care receivers to listen, care, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support.

    The ministry emphasizes confidentiality, ensuring that the relationship between the Stephen Minister and the care receiver remains private.

    For more information, contact Pastor Ted or the church office.

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    Youth Ministry

    Our Youth Ministry is dedicated to helping young people grow in their faith, build strong Christian values, and develop a lasting relationship with God. Through meaningful teaching, fellowship, and service, we aim to guide our youth as they discover their unique purpose in Christ.

    Sunday School
    Our Sunday School program provides age-appropriate Bible teaching that helps youth understand Scripture and apply it in their daily lives. Classes are interactive, engaging, and designed to strengthen both faith and character.

    Holy Communion Preparation
    We offer structured Holy Communion preparation classes to help young members understand the significance of the Eucharist. Students learn the foundations of the Christian faith, the meaning of the sacrament, and how to participate with reverence and understanding.

    Catechism Classes
    Catechism classes provide deeper instruction in Christian doctrine, church teachings, and spiritual discipline. These classes support our youth in building a strong faith foundation and preparing for a committed life in the church.

Volunteer at Our Church

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    Social Outreach Ministry

    Our Social Outreach Ministry exists to share Christ’s love through compassionate action. We partner with local organizations and serve our neighbors through food assistance, community support, and practical resources for families in need. Whether we are providing meals, offering mentorship, or responding to urgent community challenges, our goal is to be a faithful presence of hope and encouragement. We invite all who feel called to serve to join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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    Facilities Team

    Our Facilities Team helps create a welcoming, safe, and functional environment for everyone who enters our church. From maintaining our buildings and grounds to setting up for services and special events, this team works faithfully behind the scenes to ensure our spaces reflect excellence and hospitality. Through careful stewardship of our property and a heart for service, the Facilities Team supports every ministry of the church so that worship and community can thrive.

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    Tech & Photo Team

    Our Tech and Photo Team helps tell the story of what God is doing in our church. From managing sound, lighting, and livestream production to capturing meaningful moments through photography and video, this team works behind the scenes to support worship and share our mission with excellence. With creativity, technical skill, and a heart for ministry, the Tech and Photo Team ensures that every service and event is communicated clearly, beautifully, and with purpose.

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    Worship & Music Committee

    Our Worship and Music Committee joyfully serves by helping plan meaningful services throughout the liturgical year. We welcome volunteers who feel called to support worship in a variety of ways—reading Scripture on Sundays, hosting coffee hour, assisting with altar care, or helping with communion. Each role plays an important part in creating a warm, reverent, and engaging worship experience for our church family.

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    Coffee Hour Host

    Coffee hour following Sunday morning worship is a time to relax, connect, and enjoy fellowship together. Volunteers are invited to help host these gatherings. We hope you’ll join us in making this a warm and welcoming weekly tradition.

Fellowship Opportunities

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    Theology on Tap

    Faith & Fellowship!
    We typically meet on the 4th Monday of each month to enjoy dinner, drinks and conversation with friends.

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    Quirky Quilters

    Quirky Quilters - Meets Thursdays from 10am-4 pm., at Gloria Dei. Bring your machine and sewing project. This dedicated group has made quilts for our graduates, new members and donated to a local shelter. Chairperson: Deb Lawson

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    Yoga

    Classes are held every Monday evening at 6pm, in Luther Hall.  All are welcome, and you can come as much or as little as you want.  Feel free to bring your friends as well.  The cost is $4/person or $5/couple. Any questions, contact Chairperson, Penny Brooks.

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    Lutheran Ladies Lunch

    Lutheran Ladies meet on Thursdays at noon at Tecumseh Big Boy. All are welcome!

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    Men's Breakfast

    You will find a great group of guys each Thursday morning at Big Boy in Tecumseh around 7am. Join them for faith, food and fellowship.

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    Wood Carvers

    Meet Mondays in Luther Hall, Noon-3pm