Time and Talents Form | St Paul's Clapham

Time & Talents

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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 click on Submit at the bottom of the page.

There is no previous experience necessary for any of these roles and you will receive training.

The rotas cover a three month period. The number of times you would be asked to participate during each rota varies according to the type of duty, but is usually between one and three occasions. You will be notified in advance of the schedule and always have the opportunity to swap with others.

During the Sunday 10am Eucharist

Cantor - Singing the psalm at the Sunday 10am Morning Eucharist

Choir – Directed by our friendly Director of Music, Alan. Singing with the occasional group at certain services throughout the year. No audition or experience necessary.

Coffee – Setting-up, serving and clearing coffee/tea after the morning service. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Cake making welcome.

Intercessor – Leading the prayers of the people at the mid point of the service

Lesson Reader – Reading a bible lesson of the day

Sacristan – Setting out the bread, wine and other items for the altar in readiness for the service

Server – 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.

Sidesperson – Welcoming people to St Paul’s and handing out books and service sheets, then putting them away afterwards. Two people per service.

Sunday School Teacher – Working with our Sunday school leader to creatively engage with the younger members of the congregation for part of the service. There are always 2 adults on duty at any time. There is no Sunday School during the half term breaks and main school holidays.

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. Funding is available in advance to purchase flowers and greenery from the churchyard can be used.

Laundry – Washing and ironing the servers robes

Linen Laundry - Washing and ironing small cotton altar cloths used for Eucharist

Thanks for being involved at St Paul's Church!