Building Community
Church projects and initiatives help to knit us together as a church community, and allow us to extend our services and love to the greater community around us. We welcome your participation, large or small: everyone makes a difference. Nearly all of Mount Seymour United Church’s programs and special events are run by volunteers. But you know the story – many hands make light work! We welcome any amount of time and energy you might be willing give us to help out with church activities.
What: Sorting, pricing, tidying, floor help, cashier and other jobs are available. Training available.
When: Monday to Thursday
How much time: Flexible
More info: Thrift Shop
Email: Alexis Doss at msthriftshop.alexis@gmail.com
What: Greeting
- Communion
- Offering collection
- Scripture reading
- Prayers
- Clean pews
When: Sunday mornings
How much time: Very little except perhaps preparation time for writing prayers or reviewing the scripture reading in advance of Sunday
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Set up and clean up coffee and tea for before and after Sunday morning’s service.
When: Sunday morning
How much time: Approximately ½ hour before and an hour after
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Running the sound system on Sunday mornings and/or other events
When: Sunday (or other)
How much time: About an hour before service and a short time after (training provided)
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Loading and operation of the power point on Sunday mornings
When: Sunday morning
How much time: ½ hour prior to the service to make sure the equipment is operating properly and the service itself
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Decoration of the church – either the sanctuary or the café space and entry
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Assisting in leadership with the children during the service as part of a team
When: Sunday mornings
How much time: Sunday during service, minimal prep time and the very occasional meeting to touch base with the other leaders
Contact: Office Admin at annemountseymour@gmail.com
What: Set up, serving, clean up after a meal after Sunday service
When: Either just before and after service once Sunday per month
How much time: Approximately 1.5 hours after the service but flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Knitting of prayer shawls, joining in an intergenerational group: Shawl Ministry
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Deliveries to First United; Sunday mornings
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Send baking, set up or clean up
When: Fridays once per month
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Preparation, set up, attendance, clean up
When: Date TBA usually in July or August
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: As special events arise, taking poster ads around to various community spaces and posting them
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Prepare for, set up, share in leadership, clean up at a 5 day summer camp
When: 5 days during the summer dates TBA
How much time: Flexible – from an hour to a half day
Contact: Office Admin at annemountseymour@gmail.com
What: Prepare for, set up, participate and supervise, serve, clean up at a fun event that involves crafts and play, a meal and a short worship/story time
When: Held during the Christmas season and possibly Halloween and Easter on a Sunday 4pm – 7pm, date TBA
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at annemountseymour@gmail.com
What: General upkeep of the gardens on the church property
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Everything from gardening, painting, cleaning and small repairs
When: One Saturday in the Spring and Fall
How much time: Flexible – an hour, a half day, a full day – lunch provided
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca
What: Various office tasks and possible vacation coverage
When: Flexible
How much time: Flexible
Contact: Office Admin at mtsuc@shaw.ca