At Olivet, we believe faith comes alive when it’s shared in community. Getting involved is not about adding one more task to a busy schedule—it’s about finding places where your gifts can flourish, relationships can deepen, and God’s love can be made visible through service and care. We invite you to explore the list below of ministries, groups, Bible studies, and volunteer opportunities at Olivet.
To try out or request more information about a specific area, send an email to membership@olivetsylvania.org with your area(s) of interest. There is no commitment required to “test out” a ministry or group; just an invitation to jump in!
Worship & Music
- Altar guild
- Choir
- Greeter
- Handbell choirs
- Tech Team (9 or 11 AM service; sound, livestream, PowerPoint/media)
- The Vine Praise Band
- Usher
- Welcome Team
- Worship assistant (reader, acolyte, assisting minister, minister of the Word, communion distributor)
Faith Formation | Adults
- Adult Sunday school
- Tuesday Table Talks: Faith Seeking Understanding (adult bible study)
- Holy Pepperoni (working adults Bible study)
- Women’s Bible study
- Guys ‘n Gospel (men’s bible study)
- Retreats
Faith Formation | Children & Youth
- Children, Youth & Family Ministry Team
- Sunday nursery
- Spark (ages 3 through 2nd grade)
- Club 345 (grades 3, 4, & 5)
- Body Shop (Confirmation)
- High school youth
- Q & A (Queer & Allies)
- Vacation Bible School
- ELCA Youth Gathering
Service, Care & Outreach
- Accessibility Team
- C.A.R.E. Team – Connecting and Reaching (Olivet’s) Elders
- Caring for Creation Team
- Communion visitation
- Equity Team
- Food ministries (Daily Bread, food pantry, produce distribution)
- Global Missions Team
- Global Refuge & Lutheran World Relief
- Prayer shawl ministry
- Quilting group
- Redeemer & Salem Lutheran Church mission partners
- Urban Wholistics Farm
Community & Connection
- Bridge group
- Chair yoga
- Euchre group
- Leisure League (retirees)
- Men’s Golf League
- Crafting & scrapbooking events
Leadership, Administration & Support
- Church governance (council, human resources, etc.)
- Endowment Fund
- Finance Team
- Memorial & Honoraria Committee
- Office volunteers & tellers
- Property & Landscape Team
- The William & Martha Cox Garden of Peace
Life Events
- Baptisms
- Funerals & Memorials
- Weddings