Serving together and gathering together are both vital parts of community at Aley.
To best live into this, we often need to know who is coming so we can ensure we're well prepared!
Below you'll find sign-up links and ways to get involved.
MISSION & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Serving others is a way to actively show the love and grace of God and is essential to living out our call to "Love People."
"But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:43-45 (NLT)
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Join us on Sunday, December 7, from 5–8pm for our annual caroling night! We’ll enjoy dinner, hot cocoa, and cider before heading out in groups to sing for Aley friends and community members in assisted and independent living. Bring a friend and help us share the joy of the season!
Questions or suggestions for caroling visits? Contact Dena at caringministries@aleyumc.org or call the church office.
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Donations Needed for St. Paul’s
We need:
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10 fully cooked potato casseroles
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5 egg & sausage casseroles
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Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas; 10–12 bunches)
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6 cases of bottled water
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Toilet paper (1–2 ply)
Drop-off Times:
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Before Thurs, Dec 11 at 1:45 pm place casseroles in the refrigerator labeled “St. Paul’s.”
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Sat, Dec 13 at 7:30 am at Aley.
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Bottled water can go in Aley’s Kitchen (counter by Hospitality Center door) or drop at 3058 Highlander Dr, Beavercreek.
Volunteers:
We still need 2 more servers.Questions? Contact:
Susan Lehneis | 937-901-4398
Bonnie Essex | 937-657-6279 -
RSVP's
See below to RSVP for current events and activities, let us know you're coming so we can be ready!
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“Come & See” what this Advent season is all about!
This family-friendly gathering starts at 6pm with supper followed by worship in song and small group conversation. After supper the kids have their own fun; youth can stay and have their own small group time.
This is also a great opportunity to invite others to join you, so get involved and signup!
If you have questions, you can reach out to the Adult Ministries Team.
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Bakers, now is the time to start thinking about baking cookies to donate to the Cookie Walk on December 6th! All proceeds will be used to support missions.
If you have any questions, call Michele Donaldson, 937-684-3828 or Susan Lehneis, 937-901-4398.
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Join us on December 10, 2025, from 6–8 pm as we explore fun and quirky Christmas traditions from around the world, and share some of our own!
Sign up by December 7 to get you and your plus-one on the list.
WORSHIP SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
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NURSERY
We are in need of a nursery to better minister to young families who are attending Aley! The nursery will provide care for infants and toddlers during worship. For this to happen, we need volunteers! If you would like to be part of a nursery volunteer rotation, please contact Susan Grinkemeyer.
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GREETERS & USHERS
Help us create a warm, welcoming Sunday experience! Greeters offer smiles and open doors, while Ushers welcome guests, distribute bulletins, and collect offerings. Interested? Email the office to serve!
Please email the office if you're interested in serving as a Greeter or an Usher.
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HOSPITALITY - COFFEE
We're seeking volunteers to help set up and run the Coffee Cafe on Sunday mornings. All supplies and directions are provided, we're seeking willing hands and smiling face. This is an opportunity for individuals, or groups; please email the office and let us know if you're willing to serve as a coffee cafe volunteer.
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TECH TEAM
It takes a team to create a smooth, technologically enhanced worship service (both live and in person) each Sunday. If you have any interest in helping run cameras, projectors, sound, or the livestream, please email Adam Clark; all training will be provided!
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The Prayer Team invites you to sign up to pray for the Pastors before each worship service.
Sign up and mark your calendar—reminders included!
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Communion Baking
We are low on communion wafers!
If you have a quiet afternoon, we would appreciate some baking for communion! Please place them in the kitchen and label it "Communion Bread" or deliver them to the office during work hours!
