Volunteering is a vital and treasured part of participating in the St John’s community and a rewarding way to have new experiences as part of the church. We invite you to step up, get involved, and help out. There are a variety of roles to suit your gifts, interests, and availability. And we’re pleased to pass on knowledge, so if you’d like to try something new to you, let us know. Get in touch about any roles you’d like to join or find out more about by using the contact buttons below each item. There are no age limits and most roles can accommodate parent/child pairs or friends who’d like to be scheduled together.

Roster schedule

roster schedule November 2024

roster schedule December 2024

roster schedule January 2025

roster schedule February 2025

Please check and make a note of when you are rostered on. If you become unavailable on one of your days, please arrange to swap with someone else and advise the church office.

Sundays

Bell Ringing

Always wanted to ring some bells? Join our bell ringing roster and you can ring our bell on Sunday mornings!

When: 9:55 am on Sunday mornings
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan

Bell Ringing Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

St J’s Kids

Volunteers are a valuable part of this ministry. Get in touch if you’d like to know more about joining this great team.

When: 10-11:15 am Sundays during term time
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: St J’s Kids
Contact: Hannah North

St J's Kids Volunteer Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Duty Convenor

Coordinates our team of volunteers to ensure our Sunday service runs smoothly and safely for everyone.

When: 9 am on Sunday mornings
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan

Duty Convenor Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Tea and coffee servers

Join a roster to help to serve tea and coffee after the morning service. Prep is done before the service, then serving setup just before the service finishes. This is usually done in pairs let us know if you’d like to work with a friend.

When: 9:30 am on Sunday mornings
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan

Tea & Coffee Servers Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (Optional)

Message

Offering Collectors (Aisle Duty)

Help collect the offering and count donations after the service.

When: 10 am Sunday morning Service
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan

Offering Collectors Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Musicians and singers

Guitarists are particularly needed in the Music Group at the moment but anyone with music skills is welcome to get in touch.

When: Sunday rehearsals before the 10 am service
Where: St John’s Church
More info: Groups
Contact: Dayle Anderson

Music Group Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Choir Members

Our choir is open to any adults who enjoy singing and fellowship together.

When: 9:30 am-12 noon on Sundays
Where: St John’s Church
More Info: Groups
Contact: Eleanor Carter

Choir Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Hosts and Greeters

Be a part of this three-person team to welcome everyone at the door on Sunday mornings.

When: 9:30 am on Sunday mornings
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan and Marg Gilkison

Hosts & Greeters Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Prayers for others

Leading the congregation in a special prayer as part of the Sunday morning worship service for those near and far.

When: 10 am Sunday morning service
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Rev Allister Lane

Prayers for other contact form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

sound system operators

Training is available for anyone interested in helping to operate the sound desk and lights for services and events in the church.

When: 9:30 am soundcheck for Sunday morning service
Where: Upstairs balcony, St John’s Church
Contact: Linda Van Milligan

Sound Desk Operators Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Bible Reading

Reading aloud the Word of God from selected passages of the Bible as part of the Sunday morning worship service.

When: 10 am Sunday morning service
Where: St John’s Church
Contact: Rev Allister Lane

Bible Reading Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Committees

Christian education committee (CEC)

This committee oversees the Christian education programmes and activities at St John’s. These include St J’s Kids and the Youth programmes.

When: Meets monthly, usually at lunchtimes, times vary as needed for member availability
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Committees
Contact: Rob Anderson (Acting)

Christian Education Committee - Volunteer contact

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

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communications committee

This committee is most well-known for producing the eye-catching signs on the corner of Willis and Dixon Streets, but also produces the Messenger and the Annual Report, looks after our online channels, and provides advice and support to other committees.

When: Approx 1-hour meeting at 6 pm, on the second Tuesday of each month
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Committees
Contact: Rev. Allister Lane (Acting)

Communications Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

finance committee

This committee manages the budget and investments of St Johns.

When: Quarterly in Feb, May, Aug, and Nov
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Committees
Contact: Ross Chesney

Finance Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Health & safety committee

The health and safety committee works to ensure the safety of our congregation, visitors, and clients.

When: Approx 1-hour meeting, three times a year, organised as needed.
Where: St John’s Church Office
More info: Committees
Contact: Karin Duncan

Health & Safety Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

outreach committee

This Committee manages mission partnerships and grants for community groups, both local and global.

When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm, on the fourth Tuesday of the month
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Committees
Contact: Kevin Joeng

Outreach Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Property committee

This group looks after all of St John’s property and makes sure they continue to be maintained and suitable for use.

When: 90-minute meeting at 5 pm, on the second Tuesday of each month
Where: St John’s Church Office
More info: Committees
Contact: David Wood

Property Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Social Committee

Help to prepare and serve food for church social events such as the lunch following the quarterly communion service.

When: As needed
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Committees

Social Committee Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Other great opportunities to help

Prayer chain

Our Prayer Chain is confidential and exists to pray for the needs of our world and the concerns of our church family. A list of prayer is emailed out once a month. If you would like prayer or would like to join those who pray for others, please get in touch.

When: Monthly
Where: Online, via email
Contact: Rev. Allister Lane

Prayer Chain Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

St John’s café

A free cafe to connect with our neighbours and community and extend a ministry to them showing (in action) love for each other. Volunteers can either be in the kitchen, making tea and coffee, serving food, and washing dishes, or talking to visitors.

When: Monthly

11 am to 1 pm on Thursdays (First Thursday of the month)

Where: St John’s Centre

St John's Cafe Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Souper Sunday helpers

Help prepare and serve delicious hot soup at our Souper Sunday events during the winter. This event has been going for over three years and is a great opportunity for the congregation to catch up and meet some new people.

When: During May - Aug
Where: St Johns Centre
Contact: Marg Gilkison

Souper Sundays Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

DCM Food Bank Collectors

Help out DCM by volunteering for an hour to collect donated supermarket goods for their annual food bank appeal to support people without homes.

When: May and Nov annually
Where: New World Chaffers
More info: DCM’s website
Contact: Carolyn and Ron Goudswaard

DCM Food Bank Collectors

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone (optional)

Message

Youth Group helpers

Great volunteers will be people with good interpersonal and listening skills, and a passion to learn new things.

When: Friday, and Sunday events
Where: St John’s Centre
More info: Youth Group
Contact: Hannah North

Youth Group Helpers Contact Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Message

Volunteer

Roster schedule

Sundays

Bell Ringing

St J’s Kids

Duty Convenor

Tea and coffee servers

Offering Collectors (Aisle Duty)

Musicians and singers

Choir Members

Hosts and Greeters

Prayers for others

sound system operators

Bible Reading

Committees

Christian education committee (CEC)

communications committee

finance committee

Health & safety committee

outreach committee

Property committee

Social Committee

Other great opportunities to help

Prayer chain

St John’s café

Souper Sunday helpers

DCM Food Bank Collectors

Youth Group helpers

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