Service Opportunities

The Coffee Hour Coordinator oversees volunteers and kitchen supplies to ensure and enjoyable coffee hour.

Join the Pathways to Service Conversation Team and have interesting, enjoyable one-on-one conversations with members of the congregation. 

QUUF partners with Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable housing in east Jefferson county. This position acts as the liaison between QUUF and Habitat for Humanity and is part of the Social and Environmental Justice council..

Sign up and help make the annual Rummage Sale, held in September, successful. Help sort, price, work the day of the sale, help box up after, many jobs availalbe.

Members coordinate the meetings and many activities of the Social Justice Council

A choir member performs a vital service to enhance the beauty of Sunday Services by singing in the QUUF choir. 

Members brainstorm, design, implement, and monitor tactics to achieve the goal of shifting the culture of QUUF with regards to service as part of the Pathways to Service initiative. This initiative seeks to make service an integral part of all members’ experience at QUUF by valuing it as an opportunity for meaningful experiences rather than simply as “volunteering.”

The FMOC is charged with overseeing the operation of the physical plant and grounds (including landscaping) of the Fellowship. This includes setting policies around maintenance, repair, equipment replacement, and planning project priorities.

The purposes of this committee are: to welcome visitors and promote new membership; to orient new members into the life of the congregation; and to enhance the retention of current members. The committee consists of a Chairperson appointed by the Board and from 6 to 10 members. The committee works closely with the Membership Coordinator and may support/assist the coordinator’s work

Two people can either work in tandem or one half year each to support instructors presenting QUUF Adult Learning Program (ALPS) courses.

Members help evaluate the conditions of buildings and facilities, and personal interaction in order to assure that QUUF is as safe and risk-free place as possible for the congregation of members, friends, and visitors. We worry for everyone else.

Lead the team that oversees QUUF's largest fundraiser, held in November.

While the Sunday Morning Greeters’ main purpose is to make our Visitors feel both welcome and comfortable, their presence in the foyer before services also enhances a general sense of welcome among all Members and Friends.

Working with around 30 usher volunteers to coordinate their service on Sunday mornings for both services and for special occasions. Participating in the Sunday Services Team with the minister.

RE Teachers work in a team of three to lead Sunday morning religious education classes.

Assist with preparing sanctuary for services, hand out orders of service, help folks find seats, and collect the offering at either 9:15 or 11:15 services.

The coffee hour host creates a welcoming and community-building opportunity by setting up, laying out, and cleaning up coffee and tea before and after Sunday morning servces at the Fellowship.

QAA members advocate for the health and well being of all sentient creatures and their habitats.  

Oversee and coordinate with the RE Committee as they execute their mission to: “To engage families with children in our UU community, by organizing special events, supporting the RE staff, and promoting a family perspective within QUUF.”

Facilitate meetings and help promote the 7th UU principle to “respect the interconnected web of all existence of which we are a part”.  

Lead the committee that works to publicize and promote the values and concerns of Unitarian Universalists beyond the Congregation walls.

Oversee fundraising evening at the Key City Theatre in early December.

Lead this vital committee who purpose is to select local charitable nonprofits as Designated Offering recipients.

The Activities Coordinator works closely with the QUUF Staff Membership Coordinator to continue and/or initiate ways to enhance congregational life for our Members and Friends.

The Endowments Committee solicits and manages the funds for the Endowments Fund of the fellowship.  This is an elected position voted on by the general membership of the congregation at the annual meeting.

Working with the Pathways to Service Coordinating Committee, support and facilitate a team of 15-18 “Conversationalists.”

Join an existing group of people who love art and ensure the artistic spaces in the Fellowship are maintained.

The Sundays and Beyond Convener calls and leads Council meetings as needed and acts as a liaison between the Council members (Sunday Services Committee, AHA, Buddhist Groups, Contemplative Services and Dances of International Peace).  The Convener facilitates problem solving and oversees joint projects, such as keeping the brochure updated.  The Convener attends Leadership Assemblies, relays helpful information to the members of the Council, prepares an annual report, and submits a budget if need be.  Periodic inquiries to the Council members are initiated by the Convener.

Work with Shelter Partner Stakeholders and QUUF in the care, operation, and development of the Winter Shelter and organize and schedule volunteers to serve meals and to work as monitors. 

Lead the annual Social Justice Common Read program.

The Music Program Committee supports the development and maintenance of an excellent and vibrant music program at QUUF. This committee works closely with the ministers and the choir director to support the music program of the Fellowship, fostering music as part of our worship services.

Coordinate the date, the site, and the activities of the annual fall Men’s Retreat.

Facilitate teams which run the popular Adult Education Program.   Hold the big picture and oversee the running of the program, including visioning and budget.

The purpose of Pathways to Service is to foster a culture of service that allows all of us to grow spiritually, enhance our relationships with others, and pursue our passions. Pathway's Team Leaders oversee the program, which includes making sure accurate service opportunities are posted and/or updated in our data base; maintaining a team of conversationalists who converse with two members of the congregation each month; entering conversation results when needed, and holding monthly matching meetings to find roles where members may engage more deeply with QUUF.

Develop the skit to communicate the pledge message at the March Fellowship Dinner.

Each  committee member commits to providing services that support our 1st UU principle: to promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and to uphold confidentiality as we serve. Members are expected to attend occasional meetings and participate in a team of choice.

Help serve QUUF members and friends in a direct and important way, providing meals, personal contact, socialization and emotional support when needed. 

A member of the Long Range Analysis Committee has the unique opportunity to develop a long-term perspective of the development of QUUF (over 5 to 15 years) for the purpose of trying to identify crucial growth questions that should permeate and guide long-range decisions by the Fellowship.  The member also has the opportunity to keep grounded in reality by researching, collecting and maintaining yearly data documenting the physical growth of the Fellowship.

The Music Program Committee supports the development and maintenance of an excellent and vibrant music program at QUUF. The Music Program Committee works closely with the choir director to support the music program of the Fellowship. The committee helps to schedule pianists, soloists and instrumentalists for the year, fostering music as part of our worship services. The chairperson guides the committee in its deliberations and decisions. 

Have fun organizing the annual potluck Fellowship Dinner that kicks off the annual Stewardship Pledge Campaign.