Job Description for Ushers

 

Greeting and Seating

 

1. Arrive at church at least 20 minutes before the service at which you will usher.

 

2. Smile, greet people, and hand them orders of service as they enter the sanctuary.

 

3.  Pass out large print hymnals to any individuals who need them.  Give any added assistance to people in walkers, wheelchairs or other special situation.  Give listening devices to those requesting them.

 

4. Point out empty seats to people as the sanctuary becomes full. Encourage people to sit near the front and on the far side so latecomers can sit near the door.

 

5. Close the doors to the sanctuary when the prelude starts and sit in the chairs in the back row closest to the door.

 

6. When latecomers enter the sanctuary, help them find an empty seat. However, do not sit latecomers during the opening words, chalice lighting, meditation, shared silence, or special music. Ask them to wait to be seated.

 

Collecting the Offering

 

1. Take down the collection baskets from on top of the hymnal rack.

 

2. Walk to the front of the sanctuary in front of the chalice table. Starting with the front row, one usher should pass a basket down the left aisle. The other usher should pass a basket down the right aisle. Keep the baskets circulating.  Make sure the two right front rows are done first so the projectionist can start the announcements.

 

3. Take the offering to the front and place on the altar.

 

Counting Attendance

 

1.  Count the number of people attending the worship service.  Include people who are in the kitchen or sitting in the Welcoming Room.

 

 After the Service

 

1. Open the doors to the sanctuary and re-collect the orders of service as people exit the sanctuary.

 

2.  Fill in the chart on the board across from the desk in the main office with the attendance numbers.

 

3.  Count the money from the offering.  Fill out an offering form. (Check Mailbox #37 for an offering form.) Put the cash in an envelope. Clip together the offering form, the envelope, and any checks and put them in the safe in the Worship Arts closet.

 

4. Return the baskets to on top of the hymnal rack.