Serving at St. James’s
Fellowship
As “Doers of the Word,” we believe that every Christian is called not only to worship and study but also to serve each other. Therefore, to further Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world we seek to be a church where every member is engaged in servant ministry.
Hospitality Ministry
Parishioners provide food for special events such as Opening Sunday in September, Blessing of the Animals reception in October, Easter Sunday brunch for clergy and choir, and the reception following the Bishop’s visit for Confirmation in the spring. This team also includes a Nametag Ministry for encouraging nametags at worship services on designated Sundays.
Contact: Mary Watt New, 353.7372
Read the Hospitality Ministry Playbook
Newcomer/Welcome Ministry
This ministry team hosts monthly “Meet and Greet” opportunities on Sundays at church and quarterly parties in parishioners’ homes for visitors and new members to St. James’s.
Contact: Newnie Rogers, 282.8262
Read the Newcomer/Welcome Ministry Playbook
If you are a newcomer and would like membership information,
please contact: Randy Hollerith, 355.1779, ext. 318
Helping Hands Ministry
Volunteers prepare and deliver meals to parishioners during difficult times due to family crisis, hospitalization or the birth of a child. Typically the “chefs” on this committee cook about once every three months.
Contact: Jayne Pemberton, 232-5556
Read the Helping Hands Ministry Playbook
Wednesday Night Dinner Teams
These teams prepare and serve dinner on Wednesday nights before the adult education programs.
Contact: Nancy Warman, 355-1779, ext. 333
Read the Wednesday Night Dinner Ministry Playbook
Feast of St. James’s
Volunteers for the Feast of St. James’s address invitations and host tables for the annual event which brings together all members of the parish for a wonderful evening of spectacular food, music and fellowship. The 2010 Feast will be on October 20.
Contact: Chip Woodson, 355-1779, ext. 335
Read the Feast of St. James’s Playbook
Episcopal Church Women
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) facilitate a way for the women of the church to build relationships and to have direct impact on the ministry of the church. ECW is heavily involved in the WomanKind event that occurs every other year, and we raise money via the Taste of St. James’s, which allows us to support the church’s Food Force program. Our focus is to help families and individuals in need in the city of Richmond.
Taste of St. James’s
The Taste of St. James’s, Food Sale, is set for November 14-15, 2012. The event funds the St. James’s Food Force – our mission to feed the homeless in Richmond. Volunteers are needed to help prepare soups, casseroles, appetizers, and baked goods, as well as staff the event.
Contacts: Mary Brooks Jamison, 282-4095 or Louise Bald, 477-6268
Mardi Gras for Missions
A celebration extravaganza! Many volunteers work together to plan and host a Fat Tuesday (day before Ash Wednesday) feast and live and silent auctions that serve as the fundraiser for church mission trips.
Contacts: Ferd Baruch (live auction), Lynda Hatcher (silent auction), and Janet Baruch and Lila Putney (party).
Read the Mardi Gras Playbook
Memorial Garden
The volunteers who lovingly care for our beautiful green spaces around the St. James’s Memorial Garden.
Contact: Bill Gregory, 673.3853
Read the Memorial Garden Ministry Playbook
St. James’s Children’s Center
The St. James’s Children’s Center, directed by a board of directors and supported by funds and volunteers from St. James’s, is a multi-dimensional education program that includes at-risk and special needs children, ages 2 1/2 to 8 years old, primarily from low-to-moderate income families. The mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of every child. Volunteers serve in many capacities, inlcuding reading to the children, helping with lunch and other activities.
Contact: Geraldine Johnson, 355-1779, ext. 322, or 358-9788
Read the Children’s Center Ministry Playbook
Parish House Volunteers
As a volunteer at the Parish House, members answer the phones and greet people coming to the Parish House during the week.
Contact: Anita Lisk, 355-1779, ext. 313
Read the Parish Office Volunteers Ministry Playbook
Children’s Ministries Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that parishioners can become involved in the Christian Formation of our youngest parishioners. If you are interested in helping in any of the following areas please contact Kent Duffey, 355-1779, ext. 314, unless otherwise noted.
Growing in Faith
- Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
This Sunday morning ministry for children needs volunteers to serve in many different ways. This is a congregational-wide program – volunteers of all ages and all backgrounds are needed for this ministry.
- Teacher volunteers lead a workshop for a three-week period based on the bible story and yearly theme. Workshops used this year are art, science, cooking, games, video, storytelling and music.
- Shepherd volunteers work with one grade level of children throughout the year beginning in September. They commit to being present at least two Sundays a month and responsibilities include keeping attendance records, communication with parents and support of their students.
- Materials, Prop and Room set-up volunteers help prepare lesson materials and classrooms for Sunday morning.
Hands On Sunday School
- 2 year old through 4/5 year olds
Volunteers for this ministry work together in teams of four or five with our 2 year old, 3 year old and 4/5 year old children to teach Christian values and enduring Biblical lessons. These volunteers commit to being present at least two times a month.
Sunday School
Volunteers for this ministry guide the Christian formation of the children of St. James’s. Teachers and classroom volunteers work together to teach Christian values and enduring Biblical lessons.
Read the Children’s Sunday School Playbook
Nursery
Parent volunteers assist with our youngest parishioners in the infant/toddler and preschool nurseries during the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. Each parent who uses the nursery is called to this ministry.
Read the Nursery Ministry Playbook
Advent Fair
- Sunday, November 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Volunteers select, organize and help children and their families create crafts to usher in this season in the church.
Christmas Pageant
- Sunday, December 19, 5:00 p.m.
All ages are needed to staff this large effort. Adult volunteers assist the Director and the Sunday school children in the pageant and our St. James’s youth volunteer as the cast of the story.
Vacation Bible School
- July 9-13, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to noon
This summertime ministry is a complete volunteer effort. VBS is open to 3 year olds (potty trained) to rising third graders. Volunteers help select curriculum, prepare for the week and spend time working with children during the camp. For more information contact Director of Children’s Ministries Kent Duffey.
Read the Vacation Bible School Ministry Playbook
Baptismal Banners
We provide a banner designed with the symbols and language present in the service of baptism for each child. This banner, which is given to the family of each child, serves as a reminder of their baptism.
Read the Baptismal Banner Ministry Playbook
Children’s Chapel
During the 11:15 a.m. service, volunteers lead elementary school-aged children in an age-appropriate study of the Gospel for the day and child-directed prayers.