Ministries of Hospitality

As Christians, we are called to embody the extravagant love and welcome of Jesus Christ. Our Hospitality Ministry Teams lead the way for us to extend a warm welcome to all who walk through our doors and regularly work to strengthen the bonds of our church community.

Do you find joy in hosting events and creating a sense of warmth and welcome for others? Ministry teams are always ready to welcome new members to share their God-given gifts in service to the world. To join or learn more about any of the ministry teams in our Hospitality cohort, contact our church office or sign up on Church Center App.

  • This ministry team promotes welcoming fellowship by serving coffee/punch after Sunday church services.

    Partners maintain a routine/rotating monthly schedule (ie first Sunday each month) to prepare, serve and clean up coffee and punch after worship.  Servers arrive one hour-45 min before service and stay until noon to clean up. When worship starts at 9am during summer months, only punch is served. Members are very flexible to cover each other for absences and occasionally prepare additional refreshments for meetings, choir, etc.

  • Lay people at UCC Norwell are active “Ministers to the World,” and because of this model, our Inquirer’s Classes are led by the Membership Development Team. These classes are for newer participants in the life of UCC Norwell who may be ready to make the commitment of membership. During the classes we review the history of Congregationalism, of the UCC denomination, and of UCC Norwell. Participants will also learn about opportunities for ministry and spiritual development and how to “get connected” within the church and our UCCN family.

  • Greets friends and visitors as they enter the sanctuary, distributes bulletins, provides additional seating at the back when needed, and collects the offering. Organized into five teams (one for each Sunday of the month, plus the occasional fifth week) and additional “on call” substitutes, our service is centered on the weekly worship.