Setup & Cleanup: Prepare serving tables, coffee stations, and seating areas; ensure cleanliness before and after.

Food & Beverage Prep: Brew coffee, provide tea, juice, baked goods, and light snacks.

Volunteer Scheduling: Organize rotating teams to serve, replenish items, and greet attendees.

Hospitality Presence: Engage newcomers, facilitate introductions, and foster conversation.

Event Planning: Collaborate with event organizers to understand the tone, theme, and needs of the event.

Menu Design & Procurement: Choose appropriate foods (e.g., celebratory, comfort, seasonal), manage shopping or donations.

Food Preparation & Service: Cook, plate, and serve meals or refreshments, often with attention to dietary needs.

Logistics & Coordination: Reserve kitchen space, manage equipment, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Decor & Presentation: Set tables, arrange buffet lines, and create a welcoming visual experience.

Embodied Welcome: Hospitality is often the first “sermon” people experience—through warmth, generosity, and attentiveness.

Pastoral Sensitivity: Food can be a form of care, especially during grief (e.g., funeral receptions) or celebration (e.g., baptisms).

Community Building: Meals and coffee hours foster intergenerational connection and deepen relationships.

Spiritual Symbolism: Sharing food echoes biblical themes of table fellowship, communion, and divine abundance.