Serving here means using what you already know.

OUTREACH AT GRACE

Outreach at Grace Chapel: serving teams, meals for households in a hard week, and missions partners near and far.

Ten teams keep Grace running, from the welcome desk to parking to the sound booth. Meal Ministry cooks for people in the middle of something. And the church supports partner families and ministries, some a few towns away and some on the other side of the world.

Serving

Ten teams, each with a leader ready to help get you involved.
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Meals

Dinner for a household in the middle of something.
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Missions

Partners a few towns away and across the world.
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Lend a hand or share a skill

Serving Teams

Ten teams keep Grace running, and between them they cover most of what a Sunday needs: the welcome desk and ushers, safety and parking, Grace Kids and the nursery, refreshments and cleanup, worship, and the audio and livestream booth. Beyond Sunday there is PlusOne Youth, the team that runs the summer VBS week, the Missions Committee, and the Meal Ministry.

Nobody is handed more than they offered. Every team has a director you can email directly, so you can ask what it actually involves, and how often, before you agree to anything.
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For a household in a hard week

Meal Ministry

Meal Ministry cooks for people in the middle of something: an illness, a recovery, a new baby just home. Sometimes the most meaningful way to care for someone is through a simple meal, offering practical help and one less thing for a household to worry about during a busy or difficult season.

It runs in both directions. You can cook, and you can ask for a meal. Contact the coordinator to get involved.
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For here and a long way from here

Missions & Partners

Roughly a tenth of everything given at Grace goes to missionaries and missions partners, automatically, without anyone having to designate it.

Some of those partners are close by: a church planter reaching Bangladeshi neighbors in New York, an addiction recovery work in northern New Jersey, and standing partnerships with Bedminster Fire and Rescue, the Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management. Others are a long way out, in Mozambique, Germany, the Holy Land and across Asia. The Missions Committee is how the congregation stays connected to them rather than only funding them.
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Before you sign up

Questions people ask

I do not have much time. Is that worth offering?
Yes! Let the team lead know what works with your schedule, and they’ll do their best to accommodate what you’re able to offer.
What if I do not have an obvious skill?
Many teams offer hands-on opportunities that require no prior experience. Simply show up, meet your team, and find a way to lend a hand!
Do I have to commit for a year?
No. You can serve in a way that works for your schedule and availability. Talk with the team lead to find a commitment that feels manageable and meaningful.
Can I ask for a meal instead of cooking one?
Yes, and you should. Meal Ministry exists for households in a hard week or new season such as having a baby.
Do I have to be a member to serve?
Membership is not required when you first begin serving. After approximately six months, we ask regular volunteers to attend our Foundations Class. Background checks are required for everyone serving in children’s ministry.
Where does missions giving actually go?
Roughly a tenth of everything given goes to missions partners automatically. Some are local and others are across the world.