Get Involved

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.”

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.

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.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION related

For more information on the following programs, visit the Christian Formation page.

  • Godly Play
  • Sunday Forum
  • Youth Group
  • Nursery Care
  • St Dunstan’s Explorers
  • Julian Gatherings
  • EFM
  • Community of Hope
  • Under40s
  • Women’s Book Group
  • Men’s Book Group

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.