We Serve

During Worship

Worship at Beneficent Church involves many voices and a host of talents. For most services, one of our Deacons calls us together in the sacred space to prepare us all for worship, then a youth from our congregation reads the scripture lesson. Other church leaders offer words about a special offering or announcing a unique event.

Beneficent has a place for all of its members and friends in the worship service. Opportunities include:

  • serving as a greeter/usher to welcome folks into the space and assist them during their stay
  • reading a lesson during the service (usually done by a youth or young adult)
  • helping to prepare refreshments for Fellowship Hour after the worship
  • cleaning up the space after the service and after Fellowship Hour
  • preparing flowers for the altar
  • singing in the choir

And perhaps the most important service of all: simply being with us and worshiping as part of our community!

Ever since we started attending, Beneficent aided our family through the toughest times we never saw coming. When I was praying to God for discernment about whether to keep the lights on, or tell my children we could only afford tap water in the house for the month with no more milk or juice, Beneficent stepped in to help, without me having to ask. Prayers go up and blessings come down. Beneficent is a blessing.

Amy Santiago

I find Beneficent to be a place filled with people who want to live out what I love about being a part of the UCC, with a commitment to figuring out what it means to be multiracial and anti-racist and just peace, open and affirming and welcoming to all.

Valerie Tutson

I love Beneficent because it is a big part of my life. Here I went on my first spiritual mission and enjoy gathering with neighbors and friends after worship. To give back, I’ve served as a Deacon and with the Beneficent Society as well as the Investment and Nominating committees; I also have been both Vice Moderator and Moderator. Currently, I serve on the Personnel Committee and as the Chair of Finance Committee and hold other roles. Beneficent is my family, and I support it however I can.

Jay Frails