Be sure to invite people to join us! No matter where they live. Pass the peace with people in the comments! Be sure to call people by name. Don’t go to the Zoom, rather, stay on your platform. When the prayer is happening, ask “How can we pray for you?” – and also write what YOU are praying for and how you need prayer.

There are four important moments you want to be sure to echo that happen every worship celebration.Middle’s Digital Minister Natalie Perkins posts the bulletin in the comments on every site – refer people to it. Once worship begins, follow and echo the worship celebration.This is an outreach moment, so be sure not to miss a new person. Be mindful to not only say hello to people you know. Begin welcoming every person you see in the comments.“Good morning, this is Elder X for Middle Church.” “Good morning, I am Mike and I’m a greeter for Middle Church.” We are so glad you’re worshipping with us this morning, if you have any questions, please let me know … or similar. When you arrive to your post, introduce yourself as an official representative of Middle.On, you’ll be asked to either register yourself (this is a one time thing) or to comment as a guest – at which point you’ll want to name yourself “Middle Elder/Deacon/Usher.For example, if I am ushering on Facebook, I will log-in with my personal Facebook Account and head to Middle’s Facebook page to view worship. You will report to your post with your personal accounts, as yourself. There is no “Middle” account to log-into.Worship: 11:40 at the latest, report to your online site (post) & begin ushering.Also keep handy our bulletin/calendar/POP/donate texting number: 833.786.0733 Go and make sure you have the link for the bulletin to share if needed.Reach out to the head ushers with any questions.The night before, read over this document and familiarize yourself with the steps and protocols.Know that the 3 head ushers are divided up between the sites already, as is Middle’s staff.

If there are several ppl already signed up for Facebook, consider signing up for the website, etc. Use this Online Sign Up Here to sign up to usher on one of the three sites.

Middle Collegiate Church’s Facebook page,.

Thank you for this important service – by extending Middle’s welcome and love in the digital space you are extending God’s love in the world.

In the same way ushers and greeters provide the first impression for anyone walking through the doors of Middle Church, digital ushers set the tone for anyone coming online to worship with Middle Church.

Digital Ushers are vital in creating a welcoming environment in the online space.

When you get there, folks will tell you everything you need to know.

However, if you wake up with a desire to greet people, just head to church and get there 30 minutes before both worship begins. We need ushers every Sunday for Both Worships! There’s an Online Sign Up Here / In-Person Sign Up Here, which helps us plan ahead. We are so grateful for anyone who is able to volunteer:

Church welcome progeam for ushers