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Help us in Worship
Music - At St James we have a traditional Church Choir who always welcomes new members. The Choral aspect of worship is essential for providing a worshipful setting to the Eucharist.
At St Anne's Church there is a music group to join consisting of a band and singers, come and add your musical talent.
Serving God at the Eucharist - An opportunity exists for those who feel called to serve God by participating in the worship services of our Parish by training to become a Liturgical Assistant or Server.
Worship Support - Ministry helpers assist at the Worship services be being Readers, Sides-persons, Pray-ers or assisting with Children's talk and Morning Tea.
Volunteers are also invited to help with the cleaning of our church metal-ware and caring for the linen.
Floral Arrangements - Our talented team of floral artists enhance the beauty of our worship each week with their floral displays. If this is an area of interest to you, we welcome you to join our dedicated team.
Helping and Serving
Transport - We require volunteers to drive parishioners who may be unable to drive or without transport to our services on a regular basis or as the need arises.
Parish Maintenance - For those who love gardening, we are always grateful for help with maintaining the gardens and surrounds of our parish centers. Working Bee's are organised throughout the year, so the more the merrier! Small handyman jobs are always needing attention, can you help?
The Garden Club - Join our newest club at St James'. We meet on the second Saturday of the month 9am - 11am at St James' gardens. BYO tools if possible, otherwise supplied. Come and give a little time to weed, prune, tidy, and replant. Plenty of tasks for everyone. A cup of tea and a well kept St James' garden will be your reward.
Administration - We are always on the look out for those who can add their name to the Roster and help us in the Office to help with paperwork, money counting and lots of other little jobs. You don't need to have computer skills to be of help.
EfM - Education for Ministry
Ministry Training - We are excited to offer the EfM course for those who have the desire to embark on a more academic study of the Bible and other aspects of ministry. This course would suit those willing to undertake serious study, either out of personal interest or in preparation in studying for the Ordained Ministry.
Home & Prayer Groups
Home Groups - Provide an opportunity to learn more about our faith in fellowship with others. the St Anne's group meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at Kim & Reid's - ph 46968210. The St James' group meets fortnightly on a Thursday ay Jan & Wal's ph 46392063
Prayer Mornings - St Anne's folk invite you to join them for prayer fellowship and something to eat, every second Monday of the month. (Meetings held in private homes)
Pastoral Care & Outreach
Visiting & Caring - If you would like to be a visitor to new or existing parishioners for a cuppa and a chat, or making "care cards" with some of our St Anne's folk. Trained Liturgical Assistants and suitable licensed people can be part of the ministry of Home Communions to the sick or elderly.
Ministry to Children (Blue card required)
Sunday School - is an important part of the ministry offered at St Anne's in Highfields. Being a growth area, we have lots of children who enjoy our lively children's ministry. Can you help?
Story telling circle - A fun and informal time of story telling for under 6's and their family. Beautiful morning tea with home-made goodies. Can you cook? Tell Stories? Be a friendly face? Contact Lyn 4630 8487
GFS Australia - Previously "Girls Friendly Society" - GFS is open to all school aged children and meets at 6.30pm on a Friday night at St James Parish Centre. The children enjoy a range of activities and fun within a Christian framework.
Men's Ministry
AMS - Anglican Men's Society - A fellowship for men who meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm at St James Parish Centre, The men enjoy dinner and various guest speakers.
Blokes in the Shed - The men from St Anne's church enjoy a fellowship breakfast together 'down in the shed' at various private homes. It's a chance for the blokes to catch up, enjoy each others company and a guest speaker. The 'Blokes' meet on the 4th Saturday morning of every second month.
Women's Ministry
MU Australia - Mothers' Union. Meeting on the first Wednesdays at 10am and on the fourth Mondays at 7.30pm of each month at St James Parish Centre. Mother's Union provides fellowship and prayerful support of mothers. Various projects involves community outreach to those in need. MU supports a Court Ministry and has contact with hospitals and nursing homes.
Wantoks - A fellowship group for women who meet on the second Tuesday of each month at St James Parish Centre. This lively group enjoy a variety of activities and always welcome new members.
Coffee & Chat morning - The ladies and any little ones are warmly invited to come and have a coffee and a natter at the Danish flower art at Highfields. The group meets once a month on Thursdays. For meeting dates contact Lyn 4630 8487
Parish social activities - This enthusiastic group meet regularly to plan events of a social and fund-raising nature for the parish to enjoy. If you have an interest in helping to create memorable fun events, this group would love to have your help. Contact Wilma on 4630 7640
Women's Fellowship Breakfast - The Ladies of the parish and their guests enjoy a wonderful breakfast held on the first Saturday of each month. The Breakfast takes place at the St James' Parish Centre. After Breakfast we usually have a guest speaker to entertain & enlighten us.
Hospitality
Event catering - This dedicated team of people cater for both parish events and for those organisations who hire our Parish Centre. If you enjoy cooking and would like to help the Catering team please call Bev on 4635 2530. We also require help to set up the tables and chairs for functions and tidy up afterwards.
General Events
Indoor Bowls - Our indoor Bowling group invite you to join them on Thursday nights at 7pm at the ST James Parish Centre. A great night and we finish the evening with a light supper.
School Chaplaincy - To help raise money for chaplaincy support contact Carol 4696 7466
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