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Please tick the relevant box(es) below to indicate which rota(s) and/or action groups you would like to be on and then
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There is no previous experience necessary for any of these roles and you will receive training.
The rotas cover a three month period. The likely frequency in which you would be asked to participate is noted in brackets after the description of each role. Some rotas have more people signed up than the number of occasions for that rota period, in which case those not listed will be included in the following rota.
During the Sunday 10am Eucharist
Cantor - Singing the psalm at the morning (2-3 times every three months)
Choir – Singing with the occasional group at certain services throughout the year
Coffee – 9.30 start - Setting-up for serving coffee/tea after the morning service, then washing up afterwards. All consumables are provided. (2 times)
Intercessor – Leading the prayers of the people at the mid point of the service (2 times)
Lesson Reader – Reading a bible lesson of the day (1-2 times)
Sacristan – 9.30 start - Setting out the bread, wine and other items for the altar in readiness for the service (2-3 times)
Server – 9.30 start - Being a member of the altar party. Normally three servers are required for each service for various roles. Open to communicant adults and children after 1st communion. (3-4 times)
Sidesperson – 9.30am start - Welcoming people to St Paul’s and handing out books and service sheets, then putting them away afterwards. Two people per service. (2-3 times)
Sunday School Teacher – 9.30am start - Using the Sunday School magazine for reference, helping the children to relate to the readings of the day, through play, craft and prayer. There are always 2 adults on duty at any time. New teachers will need to have a DBS check, which we will help organise. There is no Sunday School during the half term breaks and main school holidays. (2 times)
Preparation for the Sunday Eucharist
Flowers – Providing and arranging flowers for the altar and porch. Usually done in pairs for two consecutive weeks - the first week to provide new flowers and the second to freshen up. No flowers are needed in Advent and Lent. Money is available in advance to purchase flowers. (3 times)
Laundry – Washing and ironing the servers robes (once a quarter)
Linen Laundry - Washing and ironing small cotton altar cloths used for Eucharist (as necessary)
Do you have experience in any of the following areas?
Carpentry
Fundraising
Garden Design
Social Media
Web Design
Other ways to be involved
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Work – Doing small jobs for church and grounds
Churchyard Enhancement - Planning layout of plantings and memorial benches
Eco Church Action Group – Identifying and making eco-friendly changes to church and grounds with the goal of obtaining the Eco Church Silver Award, as well as raising awareness of climate justice within the parish
Fundraisers & Outreach - Our two major fundraisers each year are the Summer Fair and the Bonfire Party. We also hold an annual Lifeline Christmas Party for the older people of our wider community.
Racial Justice Action Group – Actively ensuring St Paul’s is an inclusive environment for everyone and promoting racial justice within the community
St Paul's Opera - Being involved in the yearly opera production by singing in the chorus, helping with production or on the weekend of the event, etc.
Paul's Players - This group was formed earlier this year and performed Shakepeare's The Winter's Tale to sold out audiences over three nights. For future events, we need actors, stage managers, costume and stage designers, producers, etc.
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