At Galilee, we encourage volunteering in church and in the community. We believe that God blesses those who, like the apostle Peter, step out of the boat to follow Christ. You don’t need to know how to walk on water! Just take the first steps and Christ will handle the hard stuff.
You have the gifts to be a great volunteer—but not every role is going to be a good fit. Take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment to get an idea where your real strengths lie.
Below, find some ways to plug in to the energy that comes with giving of yourself.
Volunteers at our recent rummage sale.
A position in the AV booth is a great place to serve the church, learn the latest sound and video technology, and enjoy a different experience of worship.
We are always looking for adults and responsible teens. Training is available for soundboard, livestream, and video equipment. Join the AV team and learn a valuable skill. For more information, please contact Robert Holland.
Ushers and Greeters provide a welcoming experience to the people, new and old, who enter our church and participate in services.
Most Sundays, Galilee requires two greeters at the front door and four ushers to distribute bulletins, communion elements, and collect and present the offering. is an important role of our ushers and greeters. Sign up to be an usher or greeter in September. For information about signing a child up as an acolyte, click here.
The Altar Flowers that you see in worship each week are sponsored by generous Galilee members and attenders just like you, often in honor of an anniversary or a loved one.
You can order flowers online on the Sponsor Flowers page of this website.
The cost is $40 for a mixed bouquet and $50 for a dozen red roses. If you need help or more information, please email info@galileeumc.org or call the office at 703-430-2203 and we’ll help you out.
Sunday morning fellowship in the lobby after the 10am service is a great way to catch up with friends or meet new ones. It’s always better when the coffee is hot and there is fresh fruit, donuts, or other nibbles.
You can help! Our small groups rotate to take the lead in hosting Sunday Morning Fellowship Hour.
If your group would like to sponsor fellowship, we’d welcome that! Please contact Kathi at 571-439-9948.
The mission of the Altar Guild is to provide the best possible environment for worship.
Our award-winning Backpack Buddies program helps feed hungry 631 students during the school year by sending food home on the weekends. You can drop in to help in our pantry on the first and third Sundays of the month at 11am to pack meal bags.
We also schedule packing at other times throughout the week. If you have a group or community organization that would like to come pack, sign up on the 2026-27 Community Packing Schedule.
We often need new drivers to deliver food. Delivery days and times are flexible. Email Felicia to volunteer. Felicia can help you if you’d like to volunteer in any other way, too.
Galilee’s Children’s Ministry frequently has need for volunteers. Here are our current needs:
Worship Acolytes. We’re looking for upper elementary-aged and middle school volunteers to light worship candles at the beginning of our service and then extinguish them towards the end. If you’d like your kids to participate as acolytes, sign up here.
The Community Planning Team is responsible for creating events and outreach opportunities that bring people together and connect Galilee to our neighbors.
Interested in planning and running fun seasonal events meant to build community? Contact Lisa Collins to volunteer or just touch base with an idea for an event.
Are you handy with tools and paint brushes? There are a number of areas where the Trustees need support for repairs and ongoing maintenance of our building.
We aim to have a couple volunteer work days per year. Keep an ear out for announcements or contact: trustees@galileeumc.org.
As a ministry to our Galilee families, we provide a reception free of charge following funeral services at the church. By providing this reception, Galilee takes a worry off the shoulders of a grieving family. It is a hands-on way you can be of assistance to people who have suffered loss.
Volunteers have the option of providing the food, drinks, or paper goods for the reception or helping with set up/clean up of the event. Simply send your email address indicating interest to info@galileeumc.org and you will receive a link to a Sign Up Genius whenever we plan a funeral at the church. You choose how you wish to help, if you are available.
Have the gift of leadership and organization?
We recruit every fall for help on our standing Leadership Committees (Trustees, Staff-Parish, and Finance).
Email to our serving chairpersons (listed on the Leadership tab here) or talk to Pastor Mike for more information.
