greeter training
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
Greeter Training
UUCA Greeter Training
I. GreetingII. AccessibilityIII. Ushering
Part I: Greeting
Before the Greeting Begins
Respond to mid-week reminder email from your team leader
Can you be a substitute this week? Arrive at least twenty minutes before
worship Grab a Greeter badge
Greeting Stations
At Front Lobby doors, greeting people as they enter
A parking lot doors, greeting people as they enter
At Sanctuary doors, passing out the Order of Service
At Welcome Table, greeting and directing newcomers
How to Greet
A verbal greeting A warm nod of the head A handshake or hug Try to acknowledge everyone
Part II: Accessibility
Accessibility is Key
“A safe and welcoming community where all are valued”
Making social justice happen at UUCA Many accessibility features added to
building in 2002 renovation
Accessibility Features
Braille hymnal in file cabinet in coat room Braille signage throughout building Large print Order of Service Hearing assistance devices in Welcome
Table Wheelchair entrance to Sanctuary from
Social Hall, not Front Lobby Spare wheelchair available in coat room Three accessibility lifts
Hearing Assistance Devices
Stored in bin in back of Welcome Table Turn the dial to turn on & to adjust
volume Light will turn on when the unit is on (red
or green) Extra batteries in Welcome Table (9V or
AA) Turn off before storing in Welcome Table
Turned On Hearing Assist. Devices
Three Accessibility Lifts
1. At the parking lot entrance, connecting to main level
2. Under the Front Lobby stairs, connecting to the Quiet Room
3. Next to the women’s restroom in the Social Hall, connecting to the Lower Level
How to Use the Lifts
Both doors, on each story, must be closed
All three keys must be turned to “ON” Inside the lift Outside lift, at lower story Outside lift, at upper story
Inside the Accessibility Lifts
Outside the Accessibility Lifts
Part III: Ushering
Ushering Basics
Your team leader will assign you an aisle Reserve your seat before worship Listen for the cue from the worship
leaders Follow your team leader Go with the flow
Are You Counting?
Middle aisles get a blue “count sheet” Who to count: Everyone (adults and kids) Count opposite side of sanctuary Don’t count the choir When to count: During the “Anthem” Drop count sheet in offering basket Count reported to UUA Your count sheet is your cheat sheet
Double Offerings
To collect special exercises—surveys, pledge forms, feedback
Worship leader will give you the cue Special baskets Otherwise, just like a regular offering Worshippers may get the two offerings
confused
Thank You!