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Serving within Incarnation

Below is a list of ongoing Called to Serve opportunities available at Incarnation. Service opportunities in Our Local Community and Current Mission Opportunities can be found on their respective pages. Whether you are a member of the Incarnation faith community, an active participant, or new guest, you are invited to participate in any of the below ministries. We invite you to join us as we Serve God and all people in the model of Jesus Christ.

First Impressions Ministries
Contact: Becky Benson, bbenson@incarnationmn.org

Morning Worship Greeter
Warmly greet morning worshipers from at entrances and in large gathering spaces.

Evening/Special Events Greeter
Warmly greet participants coming to Incarnation for evening and/or weekend events.

Morning Usher
Seat worshipers, distribute bulletins, collect offering, lead worshipers to communion stations, and help provide a meaningful distraction-free worship experience.

Information Center Host
Welcome and provide information to people visiting the Information Center before and after morning worship services.

Parking Lot Host
Assist those entering the Incarnation property to help provide a pleasant and safe experience in the parking lot before morning worship services.

Baptismal Host
Warmly greet, provide instructions, and photograph the family and sponsor(s) of a child or adult being baptized.

New Member Reception Host

Warmly greet people the day they are to be received as new members and also assist with name tags, corsages, and take photographs.


Care Team Ministry *New* click here for further details
Contact: Luther Dale, ldale@incarnationmn.org


Food Service Ministries
Contact: Sue Bernlohr, sbernlohr@incarnationmn.org

Food Service/Funeral & Special Event Setup
Assist the kitchen coordinator with table setting, food preparation, and clean up before and after funerals and special events. Note: Dishwashing is handled by the Kitchen Team.

Kitchen Team
With a team of individuals, provide dishwashing services for large events, including Lenten Soup Suppers and funerals.

6:00 Worship Treat Server
Prepare treat table before worship, pour beverages, and clean up following worship.

Summer Treat Server

Serve refreshments between morning worship services during summer months. (Note: During the fall, winter, and spring months, this is a Confirmation service project for students and their families.)


Children’s Ministries
Contact: Shawna Berg, sberg@incarnationmn.org

*Parent Co-op Nursery Assistant
Assist in the nursery caring for children newborn through 3 years during worship, weekdays, or weeknights as needed

*Sunday School Teacher/Assistant
Provide/assist with faith learning for children 3 years through 5th grade, September through May

*Vacation Bible School Teacher/Assistant
Provide/assist with VBS learning, crafts, music, or food preparation for children preschool through 5th grade two weeks during the summer

*LOGOS (3rd – 5th grade program) Assistant
Assist with food preparation, large motor activities, crafts, Bible study, or be a Table Parent during the mealtime.

*For Called to Serve opportunities that involve working directly with youth 18 years and younger, we ask that you be a member of Incarnation for at least 6 months or partner with a member, and obtain a background check. This policy exists for the safety of the children involved in the ministries as well as the protection of the adults serving. Thank you for your understanding.


Middle School Ministries

Contact: Shawna Berg, sberg@incarnationmn.org

*Middle School Ministry Leader/Assistant
Assist with Middle School programming, including leading a Confirmation small group, assisting with fellowship activities, and other supervision on Wednesday nights during Confirmation.

Confirmation Prayer Partner
Support a young person with your prayers and notes of encouragement in the last months prior to his/her Confirmation, and attend the fall Celebration of Passage service.

*For Called to Serve opportunities that involve working directly with youth 18 years and younger, we ask that you be a member of Incarnation for at least 6 months or partner with a member, and obtain a background check. This policy exists for the safety of the children involved in the ministries as well as the protection of the adults serving. Thank you for your understanding.


High School Youth Ministries
Contact: Kristin Porath, kporath@incarnationmn.org

*High School Ministry Leader
Assist with high school programming, which may include assisting with the basketball league, worship, fellowship activities, or learning/small groups.

*For Called to Serve opportunities that involve working directly with youth 18 years and younger, we ask that you be a member of Incarnation for at least 6 months or partner with a member, and obtain a background check. This policy exists for the safety of the children involved in the ministries as well as the protection of the adults serving. Thank you for your understanding.

Adult Learning
Contact: Joan Volkmann, jvolkmann@incarnationmn.org

Sunday Morning Kairos Setup/Convener
Set up refreshments for Kairos adult Sunday morning learning opportunity and introduce the speaker.

Library Action Group
Meet as a team every 2nd Tuesday of the month at noon to determine which resources will reside in the Incarnation library and maintain the collection.

Bible Keys Discussion Leader
Lead table discussions during fall or winter Bible Keys study.

Office/Facilities Ministries
Contact: Joan Volkman, jvolkmann@incarnationmn.org

Lifetimes & Bulletin Assembly
With a team of individuals, assemble the Lifetimes newsletter on Tuesday afternoons every other week and worship bulletins on Thursday afternoons every week.

Cemetery Maintenance
Assist with the grounds maintenance of Incarnation’s cemetery on County Road J in Shoreview.

Landscape Maintenance
Assist with the landscaping and maintenance of growing plants and lawn mowing on Incarnation’s property.

The Calling Squad
Invite people into various ministries by phone from the comfort of your home.

Worship Service Ministries
Contact: Joan Volkman, jvolkmann@incarnationmn.org

Communion Server
Serve wafers or bread and wine to worshipers as a part of Communion celebration during worship.

Altar Guild
Prepare the Sanctuary and Incarnation Hall with all necessary elements and accessories required for a particular worship service.

Sound/Video Operators
Operate the media board to coordinate sound, visuals, and lighting for worship services.

Worship Arts Team
As a team, decorate the Sanctuary and Incarnation Hall for seasonal times and special events.

Contemporary Worship Band Set-up Crew
Set up band equipment to be ready for Sunday worship in Incarnation Hall.

If you are interested in participating or have questions about the above ministries, please contact the Incarnation Office at  651-484-7213.