Building a Welcoming Community

There are many ways to live out our mission together. Whether you’re new or have been here for years, we invite you to connect, build community, and help make this a welcoming and compassionate place for all.

Sunday Hospitality VOLUNTEER

Building a Welcoming Community

Sunday Hospitality VOLUNTEER

Volunteer one Sunday each month OR just this one Sunday in various roles described below.

Interested?

Click the link below to sign up for a Sunday or two.

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Sunday Morning Greeter

Create a welcoming environment by greeting members and visitors as they enter our church.

Sunday Morning Welcome Table Host

Welcome visitors by letting them know they are welcome. Direct them to the welcome table and give them the option to fill out a name tag and visitor’s sheet.

Sunday Morning Usher

Welcome members, friends, and visitors as they enter the sanctuary. Hand out orders of service, hymnals, help with seating, and pass around the offering plates.

Chalice Lighter Volunteer

Every Sunday we start our time together for worship with Chalice Lighting words. We encourage our congregants of all ages to participate in this ritual we share with all Unitarian Universalist Congregations. It is really quite easy to participate and light our congregational chalice! Read more in our Chalice Lighting Booklet HERE.

Caring Coordinator

The Caring Congregation group supports members by arranging meals, rides, and sending cards to show care and celebrate occasions. Members sign up for two-week shifts to coordinate care and build connections within the congregation. Sign up using your Realm account.

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Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble

Sing with members and friends of the congregation. The harmonious blend of voices created an atmosphere of unity and joy. As the melodies rose and fell, a sense of togetherness enveloped the room, making each participant feel a part of something greater than themselves. The music transcended words, fostering connections that went beyond the lyrics. After the final note faded, smiles filled the space, a testament to the powerful bond shared through the simple act of singing together.
Tupper Supper and Walden Hill Wednesdays (WHW)

Join our inclusive community for diverse meals, conversations, activities, and interactive forums every other Wednesday. Engage in social, spiritual, and educational opportunities while forming lasting bonds and sharing stories. Mark your calendar and bring a friend to be a part of our welcoming environment.
Cook Teams (WHW)

Join a cook team for Tupper Suppers. Once a month you and your team would provide a meal for Tupper Supper.
Walden Land Caretakers

Let’s join hands to beautify our outdoor spaces by planting, trimming, and cleaning together. All ages are welcome to connect, enjoy the fresh air, and enhance our community. Everyone is welcome. Just stop by every 3rd Saturday April – October 8am-12pm.
Viola Land Stewardship Team
Join our Land Stewardship Team — or just come hang out with us at workdays, bonfires, nature walks, and creative planning sessions! We’re dreaming up all kinds of ways to use the land we’re not building on — like trails, picnic spots, outdoor worship areas, gardens, or wildlife habitats — and we want your ideas and energy.
Take a look at our 2025 Fall Volunteer Opportunities.
Small projects
Goats/livestock
Trail cam
Rare trees
Fundraising
Whether you love being outside, getting your hands dirty, or just being part of something meaningful, there’s a place for you here.
Stop by on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am -12pm.
Clara Barton Guild

The Clara Barton Guild has been a part of our church community since the early 1900’s, and the mission of the group is to promote & advance justice for women, children, and families through service to the church and the greater community. We meet every other month on the second Monday afternoon at 1:30 pm: Sept. 8/’25; Nov. 10, Jan. 12/’26, Mar. 9, May 11. We try to provide information on topics of interest to the group, plan service, fundraising activities and occasional outings.
Mah Jongg

Join a tile-based game originating from China, played by three to four participants forming patterns of tiles. People are welcome to join this weekly group if they have a basic knowledge of the game.
Fill the Freezer

A chance to fill our freezer with delicious home made/store bought goodies and treats to share on Sunday mornings. Bake or buy something that can be frozen to be pulled out a Sunday in the future for Coffee Hour. Usually held one Saturday per quarter. Look on our Events page for dates.
Good Cheers

Come and join us at our monthly event designed for individuals typically under the age of 50. It’s an opportunity to connect, engage in casual conversation, and explore a different theme each month.
Working with Children and Youth

There are multiple opportunities to work with our youngest congregants throughout the year. From supervising a choice room on a Sunday morning to helping plan the WHY Valentine Dance, there are many ways to get involved with our children and youth! If you are interested in developing these spiritual connections, please start by completing a background check form and then contacting dre@uurochmn.org. Click HERE to fill out the background check form.

Interested in any of the activities/groups above? Sign into your Realm Connect account to join the group and email the leader. Don’t have a Realm Connect account? Contact the office at office@uurochmn.org or 507-282-5209.