Volunteer Opportunities
Throughout the year there are many opportunities to serve here at RCCSL, as well as the community at large. Here are some opportunities to make a difference, stay connected, and show up in sacred service:
Hospitality
Hospitality is the foundation for fellowship. Set-up refreshments, clean-up kitchen and Johnson Hall after gatherings, provide refreshment service for special events. Monthly meetings usually after church. Contact: Lizette Tressel or Tracy Gibson at (951) 683-2343.
Buildings and Grounds
Minor repairs, planting, and maintenance of church landscape and gardens, trimming trees, planting and weeding seasonal flowers and shrubs, water the indoor and outdoor plants once a week, wash down sidewalks and windows each week, help with improvements and church maintenance (painting, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning). Contact the office at (951) 683-2343
Ushers and Greeters
Distribution of Sunday bulletin, offertory, visitor's packages. Serve for special events, concerts, seminars, etc. (Regular monthly meetings usually after church.) Contact: Frank Nace at (909) 322-9809.
Metanoia Bookstore
Sales assistant, greeting and welcoming congregation into bookstore. (Brief training.) Contact the office at (951) 683-2343
Audio and Sound Technician
Record Sunday service, periodic staff meetings, duplicate CD’s and tapes for sales, assist bookstore in distribution of CD’s and tapes. (Brief training and monthly meetings usually after church.) Contact: Matt Steelman at (951) 662-5500.
Voice of Truth Choir
Love to sing and celebrate life? Join this ministry! Regular rehearsals on Sundays after church three times per month. (Audition required.) Contact: Carol Harris at (951) 683-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sabrina Lawrence Praise Dance Team
Love to dance? Experience helpful but not required. Contact Susie Ammons, RScP, at (909) 965-0279.
Our Programs
Our spiritual community offers a host of ministry programs, activity groups, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to assist and serve your spiritual growth and development.
Compassionate Care Ministry
We have a wonderful support group that does hospital and home visits, makes phone calls, mails cards and offers general support to our community members in times of need. If you are interested in participating, contact Constance Stringfellow, RScP, to arrange for training. Contact her at 951-242-7602. If you know of someone who could benefit from this ministry, contact the church office at 951-683-2343.
The Visioning Core
The Visioning Core at RCCSL anchors everything we do in our entire community in visioning. The Visioning Core allows Spirit’s idea of who we are as a community to emerge, express, and actualize. This opens the way for the Unlimited to come into view and into our experience of Life. Meets first Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Contact Susie Ammons, RScP, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (909) 965-0279. Attend or dial in using Susie's conference call number. Contact her for the number.
Men's Group Breakfast
All men are welcome and encouraged to come the third Saturday of the month at 7:45 a.m. at Denny's on Van Buren Street near the 91 freeway in Riverside. Contact: Frank Conley at (951) 940-8146.
Animal Bereavement Ministry
The RCCSL Animal Bereavement Ministry advocates four our four-legged, furry, finned, and feathered friends. Memorial services on third Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Chaplain Jeanne E. Kataoka, RScP, OAC, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (951)966-2643.
Drumming Circle
Meets monthly on third Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Youth and Family Village Teen Room. Contact Connor Plunkett at (951) 723-1118.