Parish Vacancies
Churches depend upon its members as volunteers to fulfil many of the roles that enable its wider ministry in the local community and beyond. Please speak to me (or email me) if any of the following appeal, or if you feel called:
Monthly Parish Newsletter Editor - do you have keen eye for detail, a creative edge and an ability to meet a tight deadline? Are you conversant with domestic publishing software and happy to join a rota with two other Editors (you would therefore edit four editions per year)?
Parish Newsletter Bundling - Susan Jacobs has indicated her wish, after many many decades, to relinquish this valued role in bundling the newsletters each month for the rota of deliverers to collect and distribute. The ability to manage tight turn-arounds, encourage an established team of deliverers and the fundamental ability to count and administer elastic bands are essential. For more information in this role specifically, please do speak to Susan in the first instance.
Churches Together in Teddington - we seek two further Committee members to represent the parish in the work of Churches Together. CTT is an active and vibrant branch but needs a full contingent of Trustees from each church to effectively function. If you have an interest in working with Christians of other denominations, a heart to serve the community, and can attend up to six meetings per year locally, this may be the role for you!
Parish Trustees - if you feel called to act as a trustee for the parish (as a charitable entity through its Council), I would love to hear from you. We meet six times per year and our work encompasses all aspects of church life, ranging from the financial to the missional (by way of the odd brick). Meetings start with a very civil glass of something sustaining. No experience is necessary as this is an interesting role where you see much more of the 'behind the scenes' side of church life - in all its glory, and where we grow through our experience. To be a member of the PCC you must be a member of the Electoral Roll and not be prohibited from standing as a charity trustee. You must also be over the age of 16.
I look forward to hearing from you if any of these roles are of interest. Application doesn't assume acceptance, but I would love to hear from you.
Fr David Cloake