Service Opportunities In Worship

Serving in Worship and Ministry Chart: October 2008

Serving in Worship and Ministry Chart: November 2008

Serving in Worship and Ministry Chart: December 2008

Contact information is published in the church directory.

Please contact Mistique Primar, Parish Secretary at mprimar@stthomasrichmond.org

Serving Opportunities
Listed below are opportunities for service in worship at St. Thomas. Everyone is invited to find a place to serve. Training is provided for the ministries requiring specialized skills. If you are called to participate in any of these activities, please contact the person listed or the parish office.

Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic ministers assist with worship and the distribution of communion. The rotation is publicized on the the website and usually involves serving once every 6–8 weeks. Contact John Knapp (359-8880)

Adult Choir, Youth Choir, and Children's Choir: St. Thomas' choirs are open to anyone with a love for singing. Contact David McCormick at dmccormick@stthomasrichmond.org

Handbell Choir: St. Thomas' handbell ensemble prepares music for Sunday services and other special services during the year. No prior experience playing handbells is required. Contact Fay Eure (359-8880), Handbell Director, for more information.

Altar Guild: The altar guild assists in the preparation of the altar and sanctuary for services, includes the preparation of the elements for Eucharist. Members set-up on Saturday for Sunday services on a rotating basis. Contact Aimee Seibert (647-3140) or Judy Erdman (262-3272)

Ushers and Greeters: Ushers greet people, distribute bulletins, and collect the offering. Greeters specifically greet newcomers. Ushers contact John Royster (321-7119). 

Acolytes and Crucifers: Acolytes and crucifers participate in worship leadership by lighting and extinguishing the candles, processing, carrying the cross, carrying the Bible during the Gospel procession, assisting with the elements during Holy Eucharist. Training is provided. Contact John Knapp (359-8880) or Matt Bryant (355-0033).

Lay Readers: Lay readers read the Old Testament Lesson, the Psalm (when not sung), and the Epistle during Eucharist and the lessons during Morning Prayer. Readers serve on a rotating basis, usually once every 6-8 weeks. ContactJohn Knapp (359-8880)

Prayer Readers: Prayer readers lead the prayers during services of worship. Contact Steve Hennessee (343-3685).

Altar Flower Delivery: After 11:00 service, parishioners deliver the altar flowers to designated persons in the parish and community. Parishioners serve on a rotating basis, usually once every 6-8 weeks. Contact June Hardy-Dorsey (321-9548 or jhdorsey@sthomasrichmond.org).

Drivers: Drivers on Sundays provide transportation in their own vehicles for parish members and guests who live at Westminster Canterbury and Imperial Plaza. Contact Nathan Beck (262-8171).

Christmas Eve Christmas Pageant: All parish, neighborhood, and visiting relative children are invited to participate in this tableau-like retelling of the Christmas Story. Enter into the Christmas Story by becoming one of the characters in this miraculous tale. Contact June Hardy Dorsey (321-9548, ext. 12 / jhdorsey@stthomasrichmond.org).

Home Communion: Take home communion to parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday services. Contact Sue Eaves (321-9548, ext. 11 / seaves@stthomasrichmond.org)

Daily Morning Prayer: lead the 20 minute Daily Morning Prayer Service at St. Thomas ’ on weekdays.

Children's Time In Worship: lead young children in a brief activity during the sermon portion of worship.

Tellers: Tellers count, record, and deposit the weekly offering collection after the 11:00 service. Contact Bob Ulrich (358-3559 or bulrich@stthomasrichmond.org).