Volunteer
Thank you for clicking on this page! Churches need volunteers who serve willingly and joyfully. One of the strongest ways that help a church feel like your spiritual home, is to volunteer with it. Being with others who have a shared purpose helps build friendships and a feeling of belonging. This page will lay out some of the ways you could become involved. If you do not see something here that stirs your spirit, feel free to talk with the minister. Maybe you have a new idea that would help St. Luke’s live out God’s mission.
What's your passion?
Volunteering is rewarding when the role suits your gifts and interests. Before reading, perhaps take a moment to pray with God that the Spirit might help you align your gifts with the focus of the ministry.
some of the ways to serve
WORSHIP TEAM: Opportunities here include ushering, joining the church choir, reading scripture, acting in Bible dramas, decorating the sanctuary for Christmas, Easter and all the special church seasons, helping the minister and music director reflect on and improve worship, helping set up for sacred moments like baptisms, communion, weddings, and funerals.
Contact: worship@stlukesunited.ca
FAITH FORMATION TEAM: This is the faith education of children, youth and adult faith enrichment, as part of life-long learning. The Sunday School is a vital part of this work. Creating adult events like Bible and book studies, explorations of important issues such as becoming a church that explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+ people.
Contact: faithformation@stlukesunited.ca
FELLOWSHIP TEAM: Churches need to have fun together. We need to eat tasty food and enjoy art and music. Do you have gifts for organizing social events?
Contact: worship@stlukesunited.ca
PASTORAL CARE TEAM: This vital team shares love through deep listening, offering prayer, visiting phone calling, and much more. It is responsible for support of all members of the congregation, especially those facing loss, illness, loneliness, and other sorrows. See the “About Pastoral Care” page for more.
Contact: pastoralcare@stlukesunited.ca
OUTREACH TEAM: Is responsible for social action, service and engagement with the community and world in the church’s commitment to social justice. See our outreach page.
Contact: outreach@stlukesunited.ca
PROPERTY TEAM: Gifts for the maintenance, repairs and renovations to the church building and property. We love our building and making it a safe and beautiful place for the many community groups who use our space is really important to us.
Contact: property@stlukesunited.ca
STEWARDSHIP TEAM: If you find joy in inspiring people to give of their time, talent, and treasure, this team is for you. It includes fundraising, being mindful of the overall financial health of St. Luke’s, and encouraging the congregation to give as they are able to our local needs as well as the United Church of Canada’s Mission & Service Fund which brings healing and hope to partners around the globe.
Contact: council@stlukesunited.ca
These are only some of the ways to serve at St. Luke’s. Talk with the minister (rickgunn@stlukesunited.ca) or chair of council (council@stlukesunited.ca) to learn more.
