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St Mary's would not be the vibrant church it is without the help of dozens of volunteers who lend a hand in activities ranging from the Sunday School and youthwork, to cleaning the church and welcoming people to church on Sunday mornings. If you want to get more involved, please contact the following either at church or via the Parish Office: Sunday School We are always on the look-out for helpers, teachers and musicians (particularly pianists). Contact:
Emily Miller (Sunday School Coordinator) Youthwork You don't have to be a qualified youthworker to get involved in helping on youth club nights (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Come to a couple of sessions and test it out. Chill out with the youth. Contact:
Paul Perkins (Youthworker) Tuesday Teas Once a month on a Tuesday afternoon (3pm - 5pm) is 'Open House' at St Mary's. Tea and cakes, conversation and entertainment are the order of the day. Contact:
Mary Cooper Church Cleaning Keeping the church 'spic and span' is a tall order, particularly in the run up to the festivals and after big events. We would welcome volunteers. Please contact one of our churchwardens or Linda Dean (Curate)
Servers In a liturgical church such as St Mary's, being a server is a privilege and a responsibility. It can also appear very intimidating if you have never done it before, but it need not be so. The Head Server will be glad to talk you through it so that you feel at home. Contact:
John Hawes (Head Server)
Sacristy A lot of work in preparing for services goes on behind scenes. Trimming candles, mending vestments and washing altar linen, are just part of the sacristans' lot. It's a case of many hands make light work, and the sacristy team are always on the look-out for helpers. Contact:
Ruth Williams (Sacristan)
Paul Johnson (Sacristan)
Welcome Ministry First impressions count! Welcoming people to church with a smile and helping them feel at home without being intrusive, is quite an art-form. Our team of stewards undertake this important function at St Mary's. Why not join them? Contact:
Marie Alexander (Stewards Coordinator)
Choir The choir may not be professionals, but they maintain high standards of musicianship, including a commitment to rehearse for an hour before the Parish Eucharist. It's both challenging and rewarding singing in the choir. Contact:
Michael Willford (Organist and Choir Master)
Bryan Almond (Assistant Organist) Reading the lesson or leading the Intercessions A sign-up sheet for readers and intercessors is posted on the noticeboard on the left-hand side of the church. If you have never done read in church and feel apprehensive, just talk to one of the clergy who will be glad to give you advice and help.
Flowers The beautiful flower arrangements in church don't happen by magic. Some people like to sponsor flowers on a given Sunday perhaps in remembrance of a loved one, or in thanksgiving for the birth of a child. If you are interested in so doing, in helping on a regular or occasional basis (particularly at festivals when we are stretched) please be in touch. Contact:
Barbara Burrows (Flowers)
Events We put on a huge number of events over the year, ranging from a Barn Dance at Harvest, to a Designer Fair at Christmas, to Summer Lectures, and numerous concerts. All of them need a team of volunteers to work together, and clear up the church afterwards. Would you come on our list of helpers? Contact:
Dee Hill
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