Volunteering at St. Paul’s

In order for St. Paul’s to thrive as a spiritual community, there are a variety of physical tasks that we need volunteers for on a regular basis. If you attend our parish, we invite you to read through the different ways you can serve below. Spend some time in discernment and prayer. If you feel led to offer your time and talents in any of these ways, please submit the form on the bottom of the page. We will be in touch!

    • Congregant at 8am

    • Congregant at 10:30am

    • Congregant at 5pm

    • Choir singer (10:30am)

    • Congregant at weekday Mass

    • Prayer leader at weekday Mass

    • Congregant at Daily Office (zoom)

    • Congregant at Daily Office (chapel, resuming soon)

    • Daily Office leader (zoom)

    • Daily Office slide creator (zoom)

    • Daily Office leader (chapel, resuming soon)

    • Congregant at Evensong & Benediction

    • Evensong & Benediction leader

    • Lector (Daily Office)

    • Lector (Sunday Masses)

    • Lector (weekday Mass)

    • Crucifer

    • Torch bearer

    • Thurifer

    • Eucharistic minister (licensed by diocese)

    • Master of ceremonies

    • Prayer leader (5pm)

    • Lay preacher (licensed by diocese)

    • 5pm setup crew

    • 5pm candle lighter

    • Bread baker

    • Flower arranger

    • Sacristan

    • Eucharistic visitor

    • Chalice prayer list participant

    • Chalice prayer list administrator

    • Vestment maintenance

    • Participant (quiet morning)

    • Participant (Sunday forum)

    • Participant (Lenten evenings)

    • Adult formation leader

    • Godly Play teacher

    • Godly Play planner

    • Godly Play scheduler

    • Book group leader

    • Nursery worker

    • Art supplies maintenance

    • Coffee hour attendee

    • Coffee hour host

    • Special event attendee

    • Event coordinator

    • Monitor coffee hour supplies

    • Parish archives work

    • Recipient of Neighborhood Action services

    • SPiN walker

    • SPiN shopper

    • SPiN supplies receiver

    • SPiN wagon stocker

    • Little Free Pantry shopper

    • LFP stocker/worker

    • LFP neighborhood engagement (networking with potential business donors)

    • Soup maker

    • Soup server

    • Social advocacy (networking with city agencies and others)

    • Neighborhood Action Ministry developer (future planning)

    • Garden guest / labyrinth walker

    • Minor repairs around both buildings

    • Vendor coordinator

    • Capital project-list worker

    • Grounds/garden worker

    • Helper with a one-off after-mass work project

    • Greeter (all Masses)

    • Attend or help lead newcomers gathering

    • Reach out to newcomers for coffee or other connection

    • Help at orientation events for newer members

    • Congregant at confirmation/reception liturgies

    • Sponsor or godparent for baptism candidates

    • Pledging member

    • Non-pledging occasional (or frequent) donor

    • Convention delegate

    • Vestry member

    • Treasurer

    • Bookkeeper

    • Annual audit volunteer

    • Plate-cash counter

    • Finance-data graphics

    • Anti-racism leader

    • Helper with the land- acknowledgement project

    • Supply ordering and monitoring

    • Envelope stuffing

    • Proofreading

    • Assembling presider book

    • Newcomer welcome packet assembler

    • Posting social-media content promoting the parish

    • “Adopt” one room for deep cleaning once a year

    • Clean the nursery

    • Clean nursery toys

    • Clean Godly Play materials

    • Organize Godly Play storage room

    • Clean children’s chapel

    • Organize/clean library

    • Clean library restroom

    • Clean kitchen

    • Clean ADA/family restroom (downstairs)

    • Clean ADA/family restroom (off narthex)

    • Clean undercroft

    • Clean storage area

    • Clean narthex

    • Clean altar area

    • Help with holiday prep and cleanup (trees, etc.)

    • Organize pew racks

    • Clean/dust pews

    • Clean/sweep staircases

    • Clean/dust choir loft

    • Clean sacristies (2)

    • Clean/organize reception area

    • Clean/organize office meeting area

    • Clean office restroom

    • Clean office hallways

    • Clean chapel

    • Clean font