Volunteer at St. Thomas
Volunteering at St. Thomas is an opportunity to live out your faith through service—whether helping at community meals, assisting in worship, supporting outreach programs, or lending a hand at parish events, every act of service helps strengthen our church family and extend Christ’s love to the wider community.
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Our Volunteers
The heart of St. Thomas is found in its volunteers—people of all ages and backgrounds who give their time and talents to serve God and neighbor. From greeting guests on Sunday mornings to preparing meals, maintaining our campus, and supporting outreach programs, our volunteers embody the spirit of hospitality that defines our church family.
Our Ministries
Every ministry at St. Thomas offers a way to grow in faith and service. Whether through worship, outreach, music, or fellowship, each opportunity reflects our mission to be a place of refuge and spiritual growth for all. No matter your skills or schedule, there’s a place for you to serve, connect, and make a lasting difference in our community.
Volunteer opportunities
Servers
9:30 AM | Sunday Mass & Special Services
Servers assist the priest at the Altar in the celebration of the Mass as well as other special services. Servers can be as young as eight, and in the case of younger children, it emphasizes that the place of children is front and central in the Church, around the altar and playing an active and important role.
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Apart from practical support, servers add beauty and decorum to the Mass and assist the People in maintaining their focus on the action of the Mass. There are many different functions for servers ranging from the simplest of carrying the incense boat, to serving as the Master of Ceremonies to co-ordinate the actions of all of the servers and clergy. It is a ministry suitable for persons of any age and offers opportunity to grow in service over time as more training is completed.
Readers
9:30 AM | Sunday Mass & Other Occasions
Readers have an important role in the proclamation of the Word of God in public services, whether the Sunday Mass or at other times. The role of the Reader is essential, for Christianity is a spoken religion by which the Word is not privately read silently, but rather proclaimed publicly and aloud for the Body of believers to hear.
Readers are able to read with conviction and clarity, having spent time in study, prayer, and preparation prior to reading.
Greeters & Ushers
9:30 AM | Sunday Mass
Greeters are the first face of St. Thomas, and welcome everyone to our community with a smile. They especially help guests to get settled in and situated, as our old church building can sometimes feel complicated, and coming to a new church for the first time can sometimes carry with it small anxieties.
Ushers assist in collecting the Sunday offering, make a count of the number of people present at the mass to ensure the priest consecrates sufficient elements for all present, assists communicants to the altar during communion, and help to tidy up the church after the mass is completed
Altar Guild
The Sacristan maintains a number of altar guild teams which help to prepare both the church and chapel for public services week by week. This involves the preparation and cleaning of linens, maintaining and cleaning sacred vessels and church plate, and ensuring the good order of our worship spaces and the sacristy where all materials for public services are stored.
Choir & Music
The Episcopal Church has an authorized hymnal called The Hymnal 1982 which is designed for congregational singing of four part harmony or unison singing accompanied by organ. Our Mass blends a combination of service music with traditional and modern hymns that help us to express our praise to Almighty God when spoken words are insufficient. The Choir helps to lead the people in singing, and also on occasion prepares special musical presentations such as Anthems, Motets, or Solos.
Learn more about the Music Ministry by clicking the Learn More button below.
Office Volunteers
The main office is generally run by the Administrative Assistant to the Rector, but also relies on a number of volunteer assistants who can aid with various duties over the course of the week. There are always papers to be folded, booklets to be assembled, envelopes to be stuffed, or phones to be answered. Our dedicated office volunteers ensure the office runs smoothly, and that the church remains organized.
Feed My Sheep
Our weekly free meals are a vital outreach that depend entirely on volunteers to run smoothly. Each Saturday morning, team members help with tasks such as cooking, serving food, setting up and cleaning the Parish Hall, and visiting with guests to create a welcoming environment. Volunteers can serve once a month, on a rotating schedule, or as often as they’re able—no special skills are required, just a willing heart and a few hours of time. Whether preparing breakfast, serving breakfast or greeting guests, every volunteer plays an important role in ensuring this ministry continues to feed both body and spirit.
Learn more about the Feed My Sheep Ministry by clicking the Learn More button below.
Interested in volunteering?
Please reach out to our Church Office for more information!
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