St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church

Most of this information can also be found in the Ministries and Activities handbook, including contact information. Some ministries also go by the name committee.

WORSHIP related

• Acolytes: children and adults who serve at each service on a scheduled basis after going through a training program.
• Altar Guild: two people work together to prepare the altar for services each week.
• Chalice Bearers: administer the chalace at Eucharistic services.
• Choir: leads the music in worship at the 10 a.m. service. Practice is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8:45 a.m.
• Lectors: read the lessons at every service.
• MCs: help during the service to make sure everything runs smoothly. They also read the prayers of the people.
• Ushers: distribute bulletins, assist with seating, take the offering, direct traffic during communion, and straighten up after the service.
• Greeters: greet people arriving at the 10 a.m. service, orient visitors and encourage them to sign the guest book.
• Worship & Music Committee: has a maximum of 10 members and meets as needed to discuss goals, objectives, program planning, recruitment, staffing, instruments and other resources, and fundraising.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION related

• Christian Formation Steering Ministry: discusses and helps make decisions about Christian education and spiritual formation.
• Growing In Faith Together team member: is a trained volunteer position. GIFT is a Sunday-morning program. Team members sign-up to provide a variety of services: breakfast logistics, breakfast food, facilitating formation time, art or drama leader.
• Education For Ministry: is a four-year program of adult education from the Episcopal seminary at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. An individual makes a 9-month commitment to meet weekly with a seminar group to reflect on how scripture and tradition intersect with daily life and faith.
• Evangelism
• Men’s Reading Group: brings together men who enjoy sharing good books and good company. Meetings are held at individual homes approximately every 6 weeks.
• Women’s Book Group: meets every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church for stimulating discussion of books that enhance our spirituality.

PARISH LIFE related

• Coffee Hour: Provides set-up and clean-up for Sunday coffee hour. Other volunteers provide the food.
• Newcomers’ Team: is dedicated to making those who visit St. Dunstan’s feel welcome.
• Parish Life Ministry: meets monthly to coordinate activities within the church such as special events, outings, and fundraisers.
• Knitting Group: meets the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. They share techniques and teach beginners to knit. They also have a Prayer Shawl Ministry.
• Episcopal Church Women: plans several events for the ladies of the parish, such as a Ladies’ Day Out, Epiphany Luncheon, and a spring program. ECW serves the church by providing hospitality for funerals.

OUTREACH related

• Outreach Ministry: coordinates the various outreach projects of the church and evaluates and recommends how to distribute the outreach funds.
• Ride Share: volunteers provide transportation to parishioners who might otherwise not be able to attend Sunday services. No experience or long-term commitment required.
• Porchlight Shelter: Volunteers from St. Dunstan’s prepare and serve the evening meal on the fourth Sunday of each month and the breakfast the next morning at the men’s drop-in shelter attached to Grace Church.
• Interfaith Hospitality Network: see related page
• Middleton Outreach Ministry: see related page
• Habitat for Humanity: see related page
• Red Cross One-a-Week Club: has the goal of donating one pint of blood every week throughout the year. Just sign in as a member of St. Dunstan’s when you make your donation.
• Prayer Chain: parishioners that are a part of the prayer chain pray throughout the week for those people whose names are read during the prayers of the people Sunday morning.
• Pastoral Care: members of this group are trained to visit Episcopal patients at Meriter Hospital and UW Hospital, as well as sick and shut-in members of the parish if requested.