Service Opportunities In Worship

Contact information for volunteers is published in the church directory.

If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact the person listed or the parish office.Questions? Please contact Mary Taneti at mtaneti@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. 

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 4 - 6 weeks. 

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. 

Altar Guild: The altar guild assists in the preparation of the altar and worship spaces for services.  This includes the preparation of the elements for Eucharist as well as flower arrangements and other worship materials. Members set-up on Saturday for Sunday services on a rotating basis. 

Ushers and Greeters: Ushers greet people, distribute bulletins, and collect the offering. Greeters specifically greet newcomers. 

Acolytes and Crucifers: Acolytes and crucifers are children grade 4 and older, youth and adults who participate in worship leadership.  Tasks include lighting and extinguishing the candles, processing, carrying the cross, and assisting with the preparation for communion. Training is provided. 

Lay Readers: Lay readers read the Old Testament Lesson, the Psalm (when not sung), and the Epistle during worship services. Readers serve on a rotating basis, usually once every 4 - 8 weeks. 

Prayer Leaders: Prayer leaders lead the Prayers of the People during services of worship. 

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 4  weeks excluding Advent and Lent. 

Wheels Ministry : On Sundays, drivers  provide transportation in their own vehicles for parish members and guests who live at Westminster Canterbury and Imperial Plaza. 

Home Communion: Eucharistic Visitors take home communion to parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday services. 

Children's Time In Worship: Volunteers lead 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.