Help us make the Christmas Banquet a success.
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Station: Sanctuary/Foyer General Setup
Description
We need to get the sanctuary and foyer setup with tables to match the guest count. You do not have to be here for the full time. More details will be provided as we get closer.
Duties
Move chairs/tables, bring in round tables, and setup chairs and stations for food.
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Station: Sanctuary/Foyer General Setup Dec 4, 2025 • 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Slots: 8 • Signed up: 5 / 8Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Sanctuary/Foyer Finer Details
Description
Helping with the finer details: decorations, table centerpieces, lighting, etc.
Duties
Help the decor lead team with their vision of the banquet.
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Station: Sanctuary/Foyer Finer Details Dec 4, 2025 • 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM • Slots: 2 • Signed up: 0 / 2Click “Select” to add this time block.
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Station: Sanctuary/Foyer Finer Details Dec 4, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Slots: 8 • Signed up: 1 / 8Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Setup as Needed
Description
Anything that was not done on Dec 4th, will need to be completed on Dec 5th in the morning. Not required to be here for the whole time and further details will be provided as we get closer.
Duties
As needed.
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Station: Setup as Needed Dec 5, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Slots: 5 • Signed up: 1 / 5Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Refreshment/Snack Prep
Description
People might come hungry and need a refreshment or a light snack.
Duties
Help setup refreshments: Coffee, Tea, Hot Water, Water, etc. Help set out light snacks
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Station: Refreshment/Snack Prep Dec 5, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Slots: 3 • Signed up: 0 / 3Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Banquet Dish Assistance
Description
A lot of people arrive at the same time and have their dishes ready to be placed. We need to somewhat organize the dishes that arrive on to the buffet tables as needed.
Duties
Receive dishes from attendees and organize them on the buffet line.
Ensure dishes have serving utensils - serving spoons, tongs, labels, etc.
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Station: Banquet Dish Assistance Dec 5, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Slots: 3 • Signed up: 0 / 3Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Dishes
Description
Doing the dishes! A time honored tradition after sharing a meal.
Duties
Run the dishwashing stations (training will be provided if needed). Put away dishes. Ensure attendees get their dishes (cleaned) back if they brought one.
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Station: Dishes Dec 5, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Slots: 4 • Signed up: 0 / 4Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Cleanup
Description
One of the largest tasks of all. Many hands make light work.
Duties
Clearing, cleaning, and putting away tables in the sanctuary and foyer. Resetting the sanctuary chairs for Sunday. Taking down any temporary decorations.
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Station: Cleanup Dec 5, 2025 • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Slots: 12 • Signed up: 2 / 12Click “Select” to add this time block.
Station: Leftover Cleanup
Description
Whatever doesn't get done the night before, gets done. Not required to be here for the whole time. More details provided as we get closer to the date.
Duties
As needed, if needed.
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Station: Leftover Cleanup Dec 6, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Slots: 5 • Signed up: 0 / 5Click “Select” to add this time block.