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Our vision is to fulfill God's will by being a diverse, harmonious community in which each member is actively involved in worshiping God and serving all people through Christ.

Our purpose is to be a Christ-centered community offering all people opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service to others.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

At our baptism, all of us have received specific spiritual gifts for the carrying out of the work of ministry, both in the world and in the church. All of us, then, need to learn just how God has equipped us for that work he has prepared for us. You may use this Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool as the beginning of discerning your gifts for ministry, and using them for the glory of God. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Timothy, Fr. Jonathan or Deacon Lee. God bless you as you learn about your spiritual gifts and grow into your specific ministry!

STEWARDSHIP

Stewardship Committee - Assists parish in Christian growth through the intentional and committed sharing of time, talent, resources, and money by helping with special events, education programs, and annual collection of pledge cards. Time commitment varies with project.

MEMBERSHIP GROUPS

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) - Social environment, service activities, and group forum for exploring topics related to young people in grades 6-12. Meets Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - Various charitable and pastoral care projects. Meets monthly (Sept.-May) for fellowship and study.

  • St. Mary-Elizabeth Chapter: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30am in Church Library
  • St. Lydia Chapter: 1st Monday of each month, 7:00pm in PLC
  • St. Lucia Chapter: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:15pm in members' homes
St. Joseph's Society (Men's Group) - Fellowship, guest speakers, service projects. Meets 3rd Monday (Sept.-May) at 7:00pm.

Best Timers (Age 60+) - Fellowship, service opportunities, and educational programs for seniors. Meets monthly with date and time dependent on activity.

CHURCH SERVICE SUPPORT

Altar Guild - Prepare altar for services including care of altar hangings, vestments, linens, & flower arrangements. Work in teams scheduled on a rotating basis.

Nursery - Supervise children (infant - age 5) during Sunday worship services. Scheduled on a rotating basis.

Funeral Committee - Assists at funerals with preparing church, guiding visitors, distributing service bulletins, etc. On-site training provided. Serve as needed or available.

Landscape Committee (Lawn mowing division). Vestry member Luke Mitchell is organizing teams to help with lawn and landscaping maintenance. Contact Luke if you would be interested in serving as an occasional volunteer to keep St. James looking neat and attractive.

Wedding Committee - Meets with bride prior to wedding and assists wedding party at rehearsal and marriage service. Schedule and serve as needed, usually about 4 weddings per year.

Usher - Assists congregation with seating, bulletins, collection of the offering, etc. Requires one training session, which is offered regularly. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Greeter - Welcomes people as they enter church. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Coffee Hour: Hosts are needed during the summer. Individuals, families, or ministry groups may serve as hosts for a coffee hour. Just sign up in the narthex. Contact: Alice Littlejohn.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Sunday School Teachers - Lead classes for ages 2-18. Sundays, 9:30-10:15am, Sept-May with frequency depending on number of teachers per class..

Centering Prayer - Group setting for learning about and practicing an ancient form of quiet prayer as well as prayerful reading of scriptures. Fridays, 12:10pm

Daughters of the King - Dedicated to prayer, mission, & service; provides prayer chain for prayer requests; has monthly study. Meets every 3rd Sunday after 10:30 service.

Christmas Pageant - Actors of all ages, musicians, set crew, costumers, stagehands, & pizza delivery help. Rehearsals begin late November.

LITURGY & WORSHIP

Acolyte - Assists clergy at altar. One-time training provided with refresher and special service practices 3-4 times per year. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Chalice Bearer - Assists clergy in administering communion. Requires one training session, which is offered regularly. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Lector - Reads scripture lessons and prayers during worship services. Instruction provided. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Lay Readers - Licensed by Diocese to lead special services, e.g., Morning & Evening Prayer. Requires one training session, which is offered regularly.

Sound Team - Records services and helps with microphones & assisted listening devices. On-site training provided; serve monthly.

Rector's Aide - Opens and secures church facilities before and after services. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Adult Choir - Leads congregation in the singing of hymns and prepares anthem for worship each week. Rehearses Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm Sept-May, Sunday warm-up 9:45am for 10:30 service.

Choristers - Engages youngsters grades 2-8 in fun-filled learning about music, the hymnal, and the prayer book while taking an active role in parish worship. Rehearses Thursdays at 4:30pm. Sunday musical offerings performed about every 3 weeks Sept-May.

Children's Choir - For ages 3 and up. Brief rehearsals after the 10:30am service. Sunday musical offerings performed about once a month Sept-May..

Musical Instruments - Music-making opportunities with handbells and other instruments to enhance worship services. Rehearsal arrangements made after sign-ups.

FACILITIES

Adopt-a-Highway Team - Clean up Piney Mountain Road. Saturday mornings, 3 times per year.

Building Maintenance Team - Continuing maintenance of physical facilities. Serve as needed or available.

Landscape Team/ Memorial Garden Committee - Maintenance and improvement of church grounds. Serve as needed or available.

Organ Committee - Plan for the acquisition and fundraising for a pipe organ. Meets periodically as needed.

PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Care Committee - Ministers to the parish by providing food, visits, cards, phone calls, support & transportation during times of hardship; also sponsors parish wellness programs (e.g., CPR training). Meets every other month, generally on the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm. Service commitment varies and can be as little as one hour per month or as much as one chooses.

Lay Eucharistic Ministry - Licensed by Diocese to deliver communion to shut-ins and hospital patients. Requires one training session, which is offered regularly. Scheduled to serve on a rotating basis.

Food Response Team - Provides meals to parish members & their families at times of birth, death, or hospital homecoming. Each team is on-call for one month per quarter (4 months per year).

Transportation Team -Assists parishioners with rides to church activities, appointments, etc. Time commitment as much as is needed or available.

MISSIONS & OUTREACH

Missions & Outreach Committee - Identifies and promotes parish-wide mission projects by extending the reach of St. James as Christ's body in the world. Meets on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm.

Volunteer Respite Program - Provides free childcare for families of children with disabilities and their siblings. 1st Saturday of the month, 2-5pm. Usually serve every 3rd month.

5th Saturday Bag Lunches - Prepares about 50 lunches for Southside Community each 5th Saturday, on that morning.

Canterbury Club Lunches - Prepare and serve lunch for Furman students once a month. 2nd Sunday of the month

COMMUNICATIONS

Web Page - Submit digital pictures, content & suggestions for church website (www.stjamesgreenville.org.)

"Tell It From the Mountain" Newsletter - Submit material and suggestions for monthly publication of church news and events.

Office Volunteer - Assist parish administrator with answering phones, collating bulletins, proofreading, and/or special projects.

PARISH GROWTH & EVANGELISM

Parish Life Center Committee - Plans fun and fellowship events for the church family, e.g. annual barbecue, low-country boil, etc.; Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00pm; assist at events.

Parish Growth & Evangelism Committee - Welcomes visitors & newcomers personally and by mail; submits new names on mailing list; recognizes new members during special service once a quarter. Meetings scheduled as needed.

Coffee Hour - Prepare coffee, lemonade, and cookies for fellowship following the 10:30 service. Instruction provided. On-going sign-up.

Feast Groups - Monthly gatherings in parishioners' homes or a restaurant for a shared meal and fellowship. Groups organized in the fall based on sign ups.

NEW BEGINNINGS

Historian/Centennial Committee - Work with Rector and Vestry to research and develop a written history of St. James; plan for 100th anniversary celebration for 2004.

Library/Gift Store Committee - Update and maintain parish library; develop an Episcopal gift & book store.

Parish Health Committee - Set up parish wellness programs.

   

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