By Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement
We thank our Worship Tech Team during every Sunday service, but in truth, they serve our online members by making them feel included and connected, not just on Sundays, but at other community gatherings such as congregational meetings, leadership retreats, climate dialogs, and similar events. They also work with our part-time tech staff person, Ariel Schwartz, to support Sunday service.
Why Participate in Worship Tech?
The worship tech group provides a crucial link that allows UUCWC to extend its welcome and include online participants as genuine members of our beloved community. We welcome many members and friends who cannot attend in person due to distance — with members living as far away as New York, Ohio, Minnesota, and Maryland — limited mobility, or other reasons. Beyond our in-person membership, many people join events and services online before deciding to attend in person.
Besides providing essential support to the church and its mission, members of the tech team have numerous opportunities to acquire new computer skills and applications, and learn how to operate the sound system in the sanctuary.
More About the Worship Tech Experience
You don’t need to be a tech guru or a computer wiz to participate in this vital ministry; someone will be there to help you every step of the way. Experienced tech leaders provide training on running presentations, using computer applications such as Google Docs, editing videos and slides, supporting Zoom meetings, and operating the OWL online meeting system.
There are many ways to get involved, from short-term projects to joining the core team, which meets monthly. Volunteers for the Sunday service group commit to participating once every six weeks. Every Sunday, the tech team members assigned to the service meet with the worship team to rehearse. Similarly, tech members check in with leaders of any online event they support.
If you’re curious, dependable, and eager to learn new skills, consider joining this amazing group of people.