Step Into Volunteer Service
At Unity Church of Overland Park volunteer service is the backbone of our spiritual community. We believe that being in service enhances our own experience of living an abundant and meaningful life. There are many opportunities to serve our spiritual community as well as our local community and beyond.
Let us help you get started… Consider your passions or what you love.
Do you enjoy connecting with people or are you happiest serving behind the scenes? Do you want to be “up front” on Sundays or would prefer to serve during the week or seaonally? Do you have a passion for making a difference in our local community? Are you seeking a small group of common interest?
There are many ways to get involved with serving at Unity and beyond.
To learn more about joining any of the teams below, please contact Rev. Jen Hutchins (Asst. Minister, Community Connections).
Hospitality Team – Food for the body, connection for the soul
Prepare and serve food/drink following each service.
Welcoming Team – Open hearts, open doors
Choose from greeting and welcoming people at the doors or assisting at the name tag table be welcoming returning and new congregants.
PowerPoint/Photo/VideoTeam – Capturing the moments
Capture memories of our services and events.
Prayer Chaplain Team – Pray with our congregants
Offer prayer support by phone and after our Celebration Services.
Usher Team – Smiles in the aisles
Hand out bulletins, collect offering and guide congregants.
Youth & Family Ministry Team – Teachers help create our future
Lovingly guide our children.
Prayer Chaplain Visitation Team – Extending loving connection
Offer monthly visits to our spiritual community who can no longer attend our Sunday celebration services in person. (Must be a current prayer chaplain or prayer chaplain emeritus to volunteer on this team.) | to learn more contact Rev. Jacquie Fernandez
Good Faith Network – Join us in our participation in GFN with nearly 30 faith communities in Johnson County. With diverse faith traditions, GFN members find common ground in values of justice and fairness. We build power and take direct action on problems facing our community so that all people are treated with the respect and dignity that our faith traditions tell us they deserve. | For more information, contact Rev. Eileen Stulak.
FUUD Pantry – We regular support the FUUD Pantry in Lenexa | For more information, contact Rev. Jen Hutchins.
Have a question, or not sure where you want to get started? For more information about serving on a team, contact Rev. Jen Hutchins (Asst. Minister, Community Connections), 913.649.1750 or jhutchins@ucop.org.
Affinity Groups
Be part of a group of like-minded people to connect and grow!
This group meets on 4th Saturdays at the Fillmore KC Cafe for workshops, dialogue, spiritual healing and prayer support. Doors open at 10am for socializing/snacks and programming begins at 10:30am. Unity is open and affirming and blesses the wholeness of all people, regardless of gender expression or sexual orientation. This is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to engage in spiritual dialogue and connection. Contact Rev. Jacquie for more info and visit our website. ASL access is provided upon request.
We offer 2 gatherings each month. First Sundays at 12:30pm are a beginner-friendly class for a small love offering (hook and yarn will be supplied). Third Saturdays at 10am are a fellowship time and open to anyone working on a crochet, knit, cross-stitch, etc project with no cost. We meet in The Fillmore KC Café and offer a Zoom option. To register for the Zoom link or to request ASL access, click here.
Crocheted items are offered to community members and nonprofit foundations as a blessing! Visit the Yarn Blessings table following Sunday Celebration services or contact Angella Herrman for more info and join our Facebook group!
The Men’s Group Breakfast is open to all men of all ages. Arrive on the first Saturday of each month at 8:15am at The Fillmore KC Café to help cook breakfast, set up the space, and enjoy social conversation. Breakfast is served at 9am, followed by in-depth conversation.
Watch our weekly emails for updates. or contact the office to be added to our email list or request ASL access.
Have a question, or not sure where you want to get started? For more information about serving on a team or joining a group, contact Rev. Jen Hutchins, 913.649.1750 or jhutchins@ucop.org.
