Sacred Service is an Act of Devotion to God.
"Love cannot remain by itself - it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service."
Mother Teresa
Whatever your passions are, that is your key to sacred service!
Whatever you like to do, there is a place for you in our Sacred Service Program.
Please contact us at the office: 505.989.4433 or communications@unitysantafe.org
Ambience Ministry Team
This ministry team is responsible for the beautification of the interiors of our building.
Appreciation Ministry Team
This ministry team send out notes of appreciation to the many people who donate their valuable time, talents and treasures to serve the community, and those who do random acts of kindness throughout the course of the year.
Board of Trustees Ministry Team
This ministry team is responsible for holding God's vision for, and guiding the direction of Unity Santa Fe. Trustees are elected annually. Board meetings are held monthly.
Facilities Ministry Team
This ministry team oversees USF's building and grounds and is made up of four support sub-teams: Sacred Spaces, Production, Technology and Major Projects.
Finance Ministry Team
This ministry team manifests prosperity for Unity Santa Fe through Divinely inspired action by means of openness to the unbounded abundance of the Universe. This includes financial reporting, budget preparation, and monthly meetings to review the USFe financial statements, assuring that operations are in line with our annual financial vision.
Flowers Ministry Team
This ministry team arranges the flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday service, special celebrations and events.
FUNdraising Ministry Team
This ministry team creates campaigns and events to help Unity Santa Fe achieve and maintain financial security so that we may fulfill our mission and vision through expansion of our key ministries.
Hospitality Ministry Team (suspended until full re-opening)
This ministry team sets up the commUnity room every Sunday. This includes arriving early, brewing the coffee and preparing the table for food provided by members of the commUnity. Each Sunday there is an opportunity to share:
1st Sunday of the month is Birthday Sunday with birthday cake provided by USFe.
2nd Sunday of the month is Souper Sunday. Everyone is invited to bring a pot of soup, stew or chili, OR a complementary side such as bread, crackers or chips. During the summer months, the 2nd Sunday is Super Salad Sunday.
3rd Sunday of the month is Plant-based Potluck. Congregants bring a plant-based dish to share (no meat, eggs or dairy).
4th Sunday of the month is Snack Sunday. People bring their favorite snack foods.
5th Sunday of the month is our 5th Sunday Brunch with food catered for our congregation.
Music Ministry Team
This ministry team plans all USFe music including special music, Sunday song selections, choir, musical programs and concerts.
HeartLights Healing Ministry Team
This ministry team consists of energy healers trained through different venues such as Energy Medicine, Reiki, therapeutic Touch, Quantum Healing, Diksha and Vibrational Healing. All are based on connecting to the energy of God as the Universal Source of Healing Love.
Platform Assistants Ministry Team
Platform assistants participate and lead a portion of Sunday and special services. They are the familiar face of USFe in the absence of our minister and ensure the service runs smoothly and joyfully. Members of this ministry team are appointed by the minister.
Production Ministry Team
This ministry team is a sub-team of the Facilities Team and includes Big Screen production of the pre-created music lyric slides during the Sunday services. Members can also assist in creating and maintaining our song slide library. In addition, this ministry team provides video streaming and recording and controlling the lights in the sanctuary during services and special events.
Prayer Chaplain Ministry Team
Prayer Chaplains pray with congregants after Sunday services and when otherwise requested, make monthly prayer support calls to members, hold sacred space with prayer requests, and provide in-home and hospital visitation. Members of this ministry team must interview with the minister and attend extensive training. (For more information about our prayer chaplain ministry CLICK HERE.
Sacred Spaces Ministry Team
This ministry team is a sub-team of our Facilities Team and maintains our beautiful outdoor spaces which include the Medicine Wheel, Meditation Garden and Labyrinth. Our leaders also conduct sacred ceremonies such as blessings for Solstice and Equinox. These spaces are available for personal prayer and meditation, weddings, interspiritual celebrations, and inspiration and enjoyment for one and all.
Services Support Ministry Team
This ministry team prepares our facility before and after Sunday and special services including posting signage, checking candles, preparing salt trays, checking heat/air conditioning, straightening sanctuary after service, cleaning hospitality area and checking bathrooms.
Special Events Ministry Team
This ministry team works with a variety of other teams and the Communications & Projects Administrator to develop and plan one-time and ongoing event ideas, book speakers, and oversee event operations.
Soul Circles Ministry Team
This ministry team provides the opportunity for members and others to participate in a small group experience. Groups are formed three times a year: Fall Adventures In Faith, Winter Soul Circles and Spring Soul Circles. For complete information on Soul Circles see our main menu.
Spiritual Social Action Ministry Team
This ministry team determines where USFe can make a difference in the local/global community and organizes programs to benefit those in need. Our commitment is: "Unity Santa Fe cares! We say "yes" to Spirit's call to be the difference we want to see through generous humanitarian and compassionate sacred social action."
Social Events Ministry Team
This ministry team plans and executes special celebrations including our annual Adventures In Faith Gala and Sacred Servers Appreciation Brunch. Volunteers assist with planning, decorating and hosting these and other social events.
Technology Ministry Team
The Technology Team is a sub-team of the Facilities Team and was formed for the purpose of overseeing the various technology systems at Unity Santa Fe – network infrastructure, software, telecommunications, security, and audio/visual. This Team is involved in researching and evaluating technology systems to eliminate unnecessary costs and downtime, making recommendations on new technology, and documenting equipment and changes to systems.
Youth and Family Ministry Team
This ministry team plans and conducts Sunday lessons and activities for Unity Santa Fe youth from toddlers to teens.
Welcoming Ministry Team (Usher/Greeters)
This ministry team is the "first face of USF" as they greet and warmly welcome congregants and first timers to Sunday service, special programs and events. Team members distribute first time packets and help late comers find seating.