.png)
At St. John's, we believe that every person has unique gifts to offer—and that serving is one of the most powerful ways we grow in faith, build community, and share God’s love. No matter what you're passionate about, there’s a place for you here. When we serve together, we become the Church in action—living out our faith and making a difference in the lives of others.
Serve At St. John's
Serve on Sundays
Volunteer at Hospitality Center
Would you like to welcome visitors to our beloved church and highlight its many worship and service opportunities? Is it your gift to be a resource to church members looking for the current location of a familiar activity? If so, your smiling face will be an important addition to our Hospitality Center Team!
​
Our volunteers staff the Hospitality Center, across from the main Sanctuary, during the Mosaic Service (8:15 a.m.) and Traditional Service (11:00 a.m.) every Sunday morning. Cheerful on-the-job training will be provided to new volunteers, who set their own schedules.
​
Email missions@stjohs-abq.org for additional information about joining our team, or speak to a Hospitality Center volunteer on Sunday mornings. You are welcome to be a welcomer!
Volunteer as an Usher
Our ushers welcome the people of St. John’s and provide them with the information and materials they need to enjoy and benefit from the worship service and to help ensure a hospitable, safe, and smooth flowing worship service. They welcome visitors and members alike.
Be a Part of our Media Teams
Behind every worship service is a dedicated team making sure sound, lighting, and cameras run smoothly in both of our worship spaces. The Media Team plays a vital role in creating a meaningful and seamless worship experience for everyone—both in person and online. Whether you're tech-savvy or just eager to learn, there's a place for you on the team. No prior experience is required—training is provided on all our equipment and systems. If you enjoy working behind the scenes and being part of something bigger, we’d love to have you join us!
Serve in the Garden
Join Us in Growing a Greener Future - Volunteer for Our Community Garden! We’re looking for passionate individuals to help cultivate a thriving garden that benefits
our neighborhood and the unhoused. There’s a place for you in our community garden.
Why Volunteer?
-
Help benefit our community
-
Grow fresh, healthy produce
-
Connect with others and make new friends
-
Learn growing tips and skills
-
Make a positive environmental impact
Serve in the Food Ministry
If you have a heart for hospitality and a love of food, the Food Ministry is a great place to serve! Join our Food Ministry Committee, which meets every other month to brainstorm ideas, plan upcoming events, and lead the mission of this vital ministry.
You can also get involved by helping out on Sunday mornings in the SonShine Café, assisting with our monthly omelet bar and larger in-person meals, or volunteering at special events like our Lenten Fish Fry Dinners—whether behind the scenes in the kitchen or out front welcoming and serving guests. There’s a role for everyone, and every helping hand makes a difference!
Serve at the Mobile Food Pantry
St. John's UMC, in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, offers a monthly food distribution for 50 needy families on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center (FLC); first come, first served. Volunteers spend about two hours assisting with distribution.
​
Roadrunner Food Bank’s distribution center provides food to hundreds of partner locations across New Mexico. You can use their Food Finder Map to find food assistance locations near you.
