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The work of the Church is done in different ways, with many
people giving a little help from time to time. Different
kinds of help are needed. Some people find joining in
helps them to get to know others, and to feel that they belong.
Worship
- Church Choir - Singing at morning and evening
services in Sundays and festivals. Rehearsing Friday each
week. All ages 7 and upwards welcome.
- Altar Servers - Carrying the cross and candles
at the Parish Eucharist on Sunday mornings and for special services.
Trained by experienced servers.
- Sidespersons - Welcoming people as they arrive
at services. Issuing hymn books and helping to collect the
offertory and count it after the service. You need to be on
the Electoral Roll for this duty and would be required on duty on
month in four.
- Bell Ringers - Half an hour before the 10 am
service on Sunday. May be needed at weddings.
- Reading the lessons
- Leading intercessions - Preparing and leading
prayers at the Parish Eucharist and some special services.
General help for the church
- Flower arranging - Buying and arranging flowers
on a Friday morning and watering them twice weekly. Flowers
are paid for from the Church flower fund.
- Church Guardians - To keep the church open for
visitors. One hour from 10-11 am on weekday mornings.
Always two people together. Occasional duties on a rota.
- Brass cleaning - One hour every 4 weeks on a
rota.
- Church silver - Cleaning also on a rota.
- Laundering of church linen - on a rota.
- Offering transport - For the elderly and
disabled to church services and functions occasionally when
required.
- Making and service coffee/tea - After Sunday or
Wednesday morning services, on a rota.
House Groups
- Contemplative Prayer Group
- Bible Study Group
- Afternoon Reading Group
- Wondering About Religion
Groups and Committees
- Parochial Church Council - You need to be aged
over 17, on the Electoral Roll and confirmed, to be elected as a
member.
- Stage Group - Helping with the annual pantomime
and occasional revues.
- Church Magazine and other communications and
publicity.
- Christian Stewardship Committee - Helping to
increase financial and other support for the Church.
- Shire Oak Church of England Primary School's Governing
Body - meeting twice a term to assist the school.
Planned and Gift Aid Giving
One of the most valuable ways to support the Church in doing God's
work is to make regular financial donations, weekly, monthly or
annually. This can be by cash or cheque in an envelope, or by
Standing Order to the bank.
If you are a tax payer, we can reclaim the tax without any extra cost
or any interference in your private affairs. This increases the
value of your donation significantly.
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