You are welcome to take part in St. Dunstan’s ministries in service of God, St. Dunstan’s people,  and our community. Join us and find out what you can do.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES 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
• 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.

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 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.
• 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.
• Prayer Chain: Pray throughout the week for people whose names are read during the prayers of the people Sunday morning.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION MINISTRIES related

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

• Sunday Forum
• Youth Group
• Nursery Care
• St Dunstan’s Explorers
• Julian Gatherings
• EFM (Education for Ministry)
• Community of Hope
• Under40s
• Women’s Book Group
• Men’s Book Group

WORSHIP MINISTRIES 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.
• 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.