The Chaplain Ministry holds sacred space for the church community and in that sacred space, lovingly listens, prays and holds the strictest of confidence. Specific training is required. Unity chaplains make a one-year commitment in fulfilling their responsibilities. These responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serving at four services monthly
  (available for one-on-one prayer following services)
• Two hours of wellness calling per month (in the church office)
• One two-hour chaplain meeting per month
  Yearly off- and on-site intensive training

Unlike hospital chaplains, Unity chaplains are not ordained and are not trained to counsel people. Unity chaplains are trained to do three things only: hold spiritual space, listen, and pray. Unity chaplains are not trained to go out and "minister" to the community at large, but are trained as a lay resource to help meet the pastoral care needs in our Unity community.

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Whether it's performance art, singing, or technical skill in the audio/visual arena if you are the creative type you might like this! We encourage variety, excellence and heartfelt expression of Spirit in the music presented at our Sunday services.

Choir members sing once a month (September - June) and participate in weekly rehearsals, as well as in some holiday and special services.

Band members perform a variety of musical styles during services and special events.

Audio/Visual volunteers make our Sunday services and special events sound wonderful. First Unity features a fully-equipped, high-quality sound and multi-media system, and our dedicated techs receive continual training.

Dance & Drama team members contribute to the Sunday services with skits and interpretive dances.

Photography volunteers are a step (or two!) beyond amateur in photography skills and donate photos from time to time for slide shows to support the minister’s message during a Sunday service.

Video volunteers produce compelling media and computer animations, storyboard, edit and produce amazing videos.

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Our Spiritual Education Program is full all year long with with classes to expand mind, body and spirit! If you'd like to assist the teachers with their classes this may be the spot for you.

Spiritual Education Assistants assist teachers by arriving early to set up classroom space, sign in participants and generally assist in any way during class time.

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Do you believe that first impressions can make a huge impact? That creating an accepting, inviting – and safe – environment is a must? Great! So do we.

Usher/Greeter Team shares smiles with all who walk through our doors! Being an usher/greeter only requires a friendly attitude and a twice-a-month commitment.

Information Station volunteers love greeting people, staying well-informed about the goings-on in our very active church community, and communicate to our members and friends face-to-face on Sunday mornings. Information Station volunteers serve before and after our services in Friendship Hall, assisting members and visitors who want to sign up for classes, volunteer opportunities, learn more about the church, purchase CDs and more.

Sunday Support volunteers help with morning refreshments and coffee; assist people who need transportation to and from church; and many other places to help make Sunday servcies run smoothly.

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If helping to provide a pleasant, inviting atmosphere for all congregants, visitors and staff by keeping all church properties safe, well-kept and in good working order then this is the place for you!

Our Maintenance Ministry provides a pleasant, inviting atmosphere for all congregants, visitors and staff by keeping all church properties safe, well-kept and in good working order.

Volunteers in this ministry present our church in an attractive, inviting frame to all who attend by the beauty of nature on the church grounds and by upkeep of the physical buildings & property. Includes assistance with the Rose Garden, maintenance of the grounds/shrubs/plants, cleaning and carpentry/repairs.

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If you love what's going on here at First Unity, then help us spread the word. There are many opportunities here to get involved in promoting the church, events, classes and more!

Special mailing list coordinator/assistant creates lists of prospective workshop participants, using the internet and other sources to build Excel spreadsheets and create mailing labels for special mailings. Maintains the lists by updating when needed. Research may be done at home.

Media calendar coordinator/assistant maintains monthly contact by fax and email with major media outlets (St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Tribune) and specialty publications (Horizons, New Times, Natural Awakenings and others) so that the church’s ongoing and special activities are listed in these publications.

Photo assignment/archives coordinator ensures that major church events are recorded and that the church’s photo files are kept up-to-date and in order.

Street Team circulates fliers at events and suppplies many local locations with fliers and postcards about our events.

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Can you come by and give us a hand this afternoon? If you are flexible and can help out from time to time, this is the place for you.

The On-Call Team helps out on a variety of one-time only projects with limited notice. If you are flexible and can help out from time to time, this is the place for you.

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Reaching into the community to impact people’s lives is an important part of our lives. Helping others shine their light is an honor.

Our outreach teams fall under our CommUniteam. CommUniteam means building our community at First Unity, helping people connect with each other from the moment they have contact with our church to actively volunteering in any of our many ministries.

We believe that active volunteering, tithing time and talent, is an essential step on the journey of spiritual awakening and growth. 

Events and projects of CommUniteam are wide-ranging, from small to big to huge. It can mean helping families, connecting with people that are down and need the healing we offer, or maybe it’s a project to bring peace and love as a solution to problems faced by our city.

Want to learn more? Attend the monthly meetings held the second Monday of each month from 6 to 7 pm in the Conference room, located just off the Lobby. Join us — let’s make a difference together!

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Wings Bookstore Angels. Retail training required. Be the smiling face on the 4th St. side of our campus. Shifts to accomodate your schedule. Coffee Bar Barista – We’ll train you! The fringe benefits are delicious! Hours are flexible.

Coffee Bar barista. Training required, weekly shifts available.

Administrative support for the church office. Lobby sales tables for concerts, presenters, & special events.

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First Unity and Wings Bookstore host some of the best, leading-edge speakers and guests to our Unity Campus. We bring many large and small events every year, and as supporting players at our special events you help us create a professional and loving  environment for all of our guests.

Product Sales Team gives volunteer support for all guest musicians & speakers on Sundays and during events. Training is provided.

Special Events Team provides volunteer support for all events. Includes some lifting.

Spiritual Cinema Team brings uplifting flicks once a month. Join this team to watch movies and make sure we present some great movies every month!

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