Volunteer at
St. Luke's
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Spring into Service | Spring Work Day
May 9, 2026
Join us for the annual spring cleanup around the St. Luke's property as we get our church grounds ready for summer. Each day starts at 9:00 a.m. and wraps up around noon. Come for one or all three!
SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS
Communion Server
Serve communion wine/white grape juice to those who come forward for communion. Hold the wine tray and say “The Blood of Christ, Shed for You” as people take their wine glass. Two people are needed to serve each Sunday at the 8 AM service only. The 9 AM, 10 AM, and 11 AM services are filled by the confirmation students at this time, but if you are interested in being a part of this ministry at these services in the future or as possible fill-ins for one of these services, please contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org or stop by the The Hub for more information on this ministry.
Communion Server for Seated
Serve communion to those worshipers who are unable to come forward for communion. Ushers will help in guiding you to these people. One person is needed for each service (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM). Stop by the Information Center to pick up more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Communion Setup
Prepare and set up communion wine trays and communion bread before worship. Volunteers are needed 25 minutes before each service (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM). Stop by the Information Center to pick up more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org
Greeter
Welcome parishioners with a smile and a “good morning” or “welcome” at the main door as they arrive for the church service. As needed, direct them to the sanctuary, restrooms, education wing, etc. Signup is for 1 week at a time and for one of the services, before 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM. Stop by the Information Center to pick up more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Reader
Reading the lesson during one of the in-person Sunday worship services (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM). The reading will be emailed to you several days before the service date. Stop by the Information Center to pick up more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Sound & Video
Sound Equipment
Do you love music but would rather be behind the sound booth rather than in front?
This behind-the scenes ministry operates the audio visual part of the service. Working with a team, they are responsible for the mixing board and computer for services. No experience
necessary, training will be provided. Contact Jeff Rohlwing to volunteer at jrohlwing@stlukes-elca.org.
Sticky Sunday Hospitality
Sticky Sunday is here to stay! We are working to create an extra reason to stick around on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Join us monthly for warm hospitality, delicious treats, and time to catch up with your St. Luke’s family.
We need your help to keep Sundays sticky! We’re looking for hospitality volunteers to help with brewing coffee, putting out treats, and welcoming our neighbors. If you’d like to be part of the Sticky Sunday team (no long-term commitment required!) sign up here. Contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org with any questions. Let’s keep the coffee flowing and the connections growing. See you next Sticky Sunday!
Sunday School
Sunday School is back in session and we need volunteer support to make it happen. Our rotation curriculum means you can use your passion for art, drama, technology, and more to bring the Bible stories to life for the kids of St. Luke's. Volunteers can teach a rotation or act as a "shepherd".
Usher
Welcome people as they enter the sanctuary, help find seating as needed, direct people up for communion, collect offerings, and other duties as needed. Ushers are needed at each worship service (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM), arriving 20 minutes before. Stop by The Hub for more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Welcome Desk
You will be the information person for possible questions that may arise regarding signups, handouts, upcoming events, which will be provided to you at the Welcome Center. Answer questions to the best of your ability. Arrive 20 minutes before either the 9 AM service, the 10 AM service, or the 11 AM service. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up more information on this ministry or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Baking Communion Bread
Bake unleavened communion bread at home, which is served at all Sunday services and at other times during the year. Signup is for 1 week at a time. Stop by the Information Center to pick up more information on this ministry and the bread recipe or please feel free to contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Communion Linen / Kitchen Laundry
Wash and iron the white communion linens, and also washcloths from the sacristy. Use gentle detergent and washing cycle. This is done every 2 weeks. Kitchen laundry is once weekly and includes dish towels and tablecloths. No special washing instructions except wash in cold water. For more information on washing instructions or questions, please contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Community Dinners
We are seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen for our Wednesday Community Dinners! If you enjoy cooking, serving, or simply want to lend a hand, this is a wonderful opportunity to support our church community. Tasks include prepping meals, serving, and helping with clean-up. No experience is necessary—just a willing heart and a pair of hands!
Flower Bed Volunteers
Do you enjoy working in the dirt of God’s earth and helping plants to grow? St. Luke’s would love your help tending their gardens. St. Luke’s is looking for 4 to 5 volunteers to work the flower beds in spring/summer/fall. Each person will be assigned a specific section. This typically requires about 2 hours a week. Substitutes are also needed. Training will be provided if needed. For more information and/or to sign up, please contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org.
Forget-Me-Nots Volunteer
Forget Me Nots is a partnership between the Middleton Senior Center and St. Luke’s with the purpose of supporting persons with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Volunteers will help facilitate individual and group brain games, music, gentle exercise, and time for socialization. Training will be provided. Volunteers are needed on the 1st and/or 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10 AM for 90 minutes each time (depending on the number of volunteers). If you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful ministry, please contact Anne Hutchison at ahutchison@stlukes-elca.org or call the church office at 608-831-6084.
Sunday School
Sunday School is back in session and we need volunteer support to make it happen. Our rotation curriculum means you can use your passion for art, drama, technology, and more to bring the Bible stories to life for the kids of St. Luke's. Volunteers can teach a rotation or act as a "shepherd".
Way Forward Resources | Food Transfer
Pick up food collected at St. Luke’s in the containers near the main entrance and deliver to MOM Food Pantry at 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton. Deliveries are done on one of the following days/time of your choice: Mondays 8-10 a.m.; Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.; or Fridays 12:30-2:30 p.m.. Signups are every other week.