Volunteer
Worship & Music
Music at St. Paul’s has a long and rich tradition with many opportunities for volunteers to serve as soloists and ensemble members.
The Chancel Choir, directed by Liz Adler, sings during the 10:00 service and rehearses at 8:40 AM on Sundays.
Special musicians play or sing throughout the year. We welcome instrumentalists and vocalists of most any genre or style to join in leading the congregation in worship. Fay Buness, is available to accompany.
Jazz Sundays, organized by Don Stone, take place throughout the year, providing special music on the second Sunday of the month.
Other ideas? We welcome your creativity for envisioning new ideas such as special services, new ensembles, or other styles of worship! Contact the front desk regarding other matters of music and worship.
Prayer Leaders and Liturgists are lay members of our congregation who participate in Sunday worship by writing prayers, reciting liturgy, and reading scripture. No experience is necessary, and regular trainings are available. Contact Rev. Bill Barksdale to volunteer.
The Youth Ministry
We are actively looking for adults to volunteer to be with us on Wednesday nights (have a love for youth and be willing to hold space for their growth and development); provide transportation and adult support for special outings and mission trips; or, for a less hands-on way to help, provide snacks and treats for the youth. All volunteers who work directly with youth are expected to submit information for a background check and complete a risk management training every 3 years. For more information or to volunteer, contact frontdesk@stpaulshelena.org.
The Altar Guild
The Altar Guild keeps St Paul’s decorated with color, flowers, and themes throughout the liturgical year. We have an inventory of items that we use according to the season for the Sanctuary, the Altar, and the church entries. We welcome any who would like to join us to keep these areas fresh with new ideas! Contact Connie Johnson to volunteer.
Tech Team
The Tech Team works behind the scenes with slide projections, sound engineering, and videography during worship and community events. Our state-of-the-art equipment is great fun to learn and use. No experience is necessary—training is provided. Join the team that makes this happen!
Contact Shawn Mitic to volunteer.
Hospitality
The Hospitality Team seeks to educate and lead by example to encourage all of St. Paul's people to be aware of situations where we can be welcoming to others and to act on our awareness with inclusive behavior. Members of our team often also serve as Greeters, Fellowship Hosts and/or Worship Coordinators. The good part about this team is we usually do not have meetings! We connect by e-mail and phone to coordinate events like our popular quarterly Free Lunches and assist with other St. Paul's special events in our hospitality role.
Contact Marcia Armstrong or Jo Ann Chambers to get involved.