Worship Leaders Needed

Sunday morning worship is the worship of the whole community and therefore requires the leadership of the community. We like to encourage as many people as possible to be part of that leadership. As well, as lives change so does availability to assist with worship, so we are always looking for people to assist in various capacities on a Sunday morning. If you can help with any of the following worship roles, even in a backup role, or would like more information please speak to Rev. Dana or Art Holden. 

Reader: Read one of the assigned scripture readings. The schedule lists the readings so that you can read and practice before Sunday. The readings are in the book on the podium for Sunday or if you want to bring a copy you can (we use the New Revised Standard Version if you are looking at it and printing). 

Prayers of the People (Intercessions): Lead the prayers. You can read something that is prepared for you or prepare your own with resources we provide that include examples, and prayer cycles and requests. 

Chalice Administration: Assist with communion by administering the wine at communion. Training is provided. A fairly steady hand is required. 

Sidesperson: Hand out the bulletins as people arrive (so you should be there by at least 9:40), take up the collection and put in the safe box (we will show you where), and direct people during communion. Sidespeople work in pairs so any new person will be paired with a more experienced person to help them. 

Even if you cannot commit to regular leadership, but would be willing to be called for occasional backup, please speak to us as plans change and we sometimes need people last minute. 

Ministry opportunity – Sewing Fleece Baptism Blankets

One of the traditions we have adopted from the pandemic is giving handmade blankets to the newly baptized as a sign of our prayers and support which we pledge during the baptism itself. We started giving these when the congregation could not be physically present for baptisms and wanted to carry on. 

Some of these blankets have been made by a parishioner, who sewed fleece. They are stepping back now, and they brought some of the fleece that was donated for the blankets. If someone else is interested and would like fleece to make baptismal blankets, please speak with Rev. Dana.

ALTAR GUILD

For communion to happen, we need people to set up at the very least and ideally to assist with clean up. This is not a hard or time-consuming ministry, but it is essential. Set-up can happen anytime starting Wednesday (so the communion wafers, wine and water are not left sitting out too long), instruction is available and a key to the church if necessary. If you could help, please speak to Rev. Dana.

Refreshments after the service

Please sign up to bring goodies or wash cups for any date on the sheet at the back of the Church, or bring a bag of cookies that can be used at any time. Any questions please speak to Sheryl or Sandra.  Thank you!

Second Hand Shop

A valuable fundraiser for Trinity and a wonderful outreach to the community, we cannot keep going without more helpers. Each Saturday morning 2 persons are required to open and run the shop. A  small core of volunteers do as much as they can, but more volunteers are needed to help lighten the load, either regularly or occasionally.  In April the shop had to close on two Saturdays when staffing requirements could not be met. Anyone interested in this volunteer opportunity is asked to speak with Sheryl MacPhail as soon as possible.  Note: We volunteers have fun working together in the shop, chatting with those who come in, and seeing folks happy that they found something they need or love, at a real bargain price!

Streaming

As many of you know, and have participated in, Trinity live streams services on Facebook every week. Stewart is the only person at the church who can stream the services, so if he is not feeling well, or is not available on a Sunday, the services will not be streamed. If Trinity is to continue streaming on a consistent basis, we need others to learn how to do it.

The streaming role includes running the projection in the church as both software programs run on the same computer to enable the words on the TV screen to show up in the live stream.

Technical computer skills are required. Stewart has been able to simplify the use of the streaming software in combination with the projection software, but there is some switching back and forth and there are a few things to be cognisant of in the process. More importantly is how to troubleshoot and correct if (when) things go wrong. Stewart will provide training.

Streaming setup and testing happens by 9:30 am every Sunday morning, giving us time to adjust if problems arise before the stream goes live at 9:55 am.

If you have interest in this ministry opportunity, please let Rev. Dana or Stewart know.

Social Media Marketing

Are you a social media guru?  Do you have an interest in helping Trinity build our online presence?  We need to find people who understand how social media works and how to leverage the different platforms.  Currently we utilize Facebook and our website.  What more could we do to advertise our events and programs at Trinity?  Please join us as we discover new ways to market our church. Contact Cynthia Riley.

If you have any skills or experience that could be of help, e.g. baking, sandwich making, odd jobs, minor repairs, general upkeep,  etc. please contact Gretchen Dewhirst to put your name on the list of people we may call upon, with a contact email and/or best phone number.