Serving at St. Paul's
There are many opportunities to be involved in the life of St. Paul's. Contact the Parish Office to connect with the ministry head responsible for each ministry.
970-482-2668 or office@stpauls-fc.org.
CARING AND PRAYER
Caring Companions -is a group that helps anyone in the parish who needs cheering up, rides to appointments, groceries, or prayer. They meet monthly on a Thursday evening. Contact Pastor Felicia for more information.
Daughters of the King (DOK) - DOK is an order for women who have made promises of prayer and service. They are an international order with chapters in local parishes. If prayer is one of your charisms, learn more about the Daughters.
Dinner with Friends is a way of connecting that allows St. Paul’s parishioners to get to know one another better through having dinner with one another on a monthly basis for a season. Six or so people meet together. Dinner is in one person’s home, and everyone contributes something. Ministry head: Bill Hoelzel
Healing Prayer. During communion each Sunday morning, there is a station in the sanctuary where individuals may receive healing prayer. Several parishioners are trained in providing this ministry. Nancy Young is the Ministry head.
Hospitality - The hospitality team at St. Paul’s joins together to provide goodies after worship each Sunday, food for special occasions, and provisions for funerals, baptisms and other special occasions. If you enjoy hosting and nurturing people, this ministry might be for you. Rhoda Robinson is the Ministry head.
The Prayer Chain - The Prayer Chain, for anyone in need recommended by anyone in the parish, is managed by Nancy McDuffie. We are always looking for more Prayer Warriors. To join, contact the church office. If you would like prayers yourself, you may also contact the church office or fill out the online prayer request form.
The Work of our Hands is a St. Paul’s group that knits prayer shawls and blankets. You can participate by knitting or by providing supplies. For more information, the Ministry head is Carol Anderson
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Team gathers and shares information within the St. Paul’s community and beyond. It is responsible for the St. Paul’s website, Facebook presence, weekly on-line newsletter and bulletin announcements. For more information or to join, contact Laurie Gudim, communications@stpauls-fc.org. Ministry Heads: Laurie Gudim and Judy Matthews
FINANCE and investments
The St. Paul’s Investment and Finance team is responsible for seeing that the investments of St. Paul’s are well-managed. The team is made up of Mike Werner, Jim Pisula, and Geneve Huxley. If you are interested in this work, contact Mike Werner,
the property team
The Property Team is a 301 Faith Partners team that cares for the physical plant at 301 East Stuart. It is made up of members from all three congregations. Mike Werner is the contact for St. Paul’s.
A Subset of the Property Team, the Lock Up Team has members who, each night, make sure that the building is secure and locked after the day’s activities. The contact for this team is Gray Currier
worship
There are many opportunities to help with Sunday morning worship. Here is a list of the functions which rely on lay participation:
Acolytes carry the cross during the processions and help with communion. Pastor Felicia and Tim Johnson are available to train acolytes, and Laurie Gudim is the coordinator of scheduling. If you’re interested, talk to Laurie. communications@stpauls-fc.org
Altar Guild: Do you love to handle pretty and sacred objects? The altar guild prepares the sanctuary for worship and then cleans up afterwards. Care of the chalices and patens, the linens, and the altar frontals fall to them. Tim Johnson is the guy to talk to if you are interested in this ministry.
Altar Flowers: We also have a great team of people who arrange flowers for the altar on Sunday. All three congregations of the 301 Faith Partners benefit from this ministry. The head is Joan Stepleton.
Chalice Ministers: The folks who handle the chalices on Sunday morning, offering you the chance to dip your bread or sip from the common cup, are chalice ministers or Eucharistic ministers. This job is taken very seriously by the Diocese. One has to train for it and be certified. That being said, we would love to have you participate! Pastor Felicia is the one to talk to about training
Eucharistic Bread Bakers: The delicious bread we partake of for communion is baked by members of the parish. Do you want to help out? Jody Werner is in charge of this ministry.
Eucharistic Visitors are a group of trained and Diocesan-licensed lay people who bring communion to people’s homes when they are unable to come to church. To participate in this ministry, contact Pastor Felicia.
Lectors read the lessons, lead the Psalm, and lead the Prayers of the People each Sunday morning. Do you love to read scripture out loud? This ministry might be for you. Sign up with Laurie Gudim communications@stpauls-fc.org
Ushers help people find their way around the Episcopal worship experience. They greet people, hand out worship materials, and offer a friendly and approachable presence. We are always looking for friendly people to be the face of St. Paul’s for those coming in on Sunday morning. Pony Davis is in charge of this ministry.