In the rhythms of our community life and weekly worship, there are many opportunities to volunteer and get involved.

Check out these ways to serve in ministry each Sunday at St. Paul’s, and contact the church office at 423-745-2224 or office@stpaulsathens.org to volunteer.

  • Modern house on a green hillside with snow-capped mountains in the background and cloudy sky.

    Trained and licensed Eucharistic ministers support in the liturgy and assist in the distribution of communion. If you would like to learn more and receive training to serve as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Mtr. Claire is happy to meet with you!

  • Children dressed as angels and religious figures, likely for a Christmas pageant or nativity scene, in a church setting.

    Children’s Sunday School Assistants and Youth Group Support volunteers support children’s chapel and acolytes, providing a loving, joyful presence to kids in our parish.
    All volunteers with children and youth must be trained in Safeguarding God’s Children.

  • Choir of diverse adults singing and holding hymn books during a church service, wearing white robes with red collars.

    Our choir help lead us in musical worship in a range of styles. If you are interested in joining in, contact Dr. Andrew Owen.

  • A man named Steve Bournette standing at a podium, reading from a paper, with a microphone attached to the podium, in a church or meeting hall. The podium is decorated with a cloth featuring a religious symbol. Audience members are seated in front of him. A wall sconce with two lights is on the left wall, and a decorative metal wall piece is on the right wall.

    Lectors read scripture and/or prayers during worship. If you would like to be trained as a lector, please call the church office.

  • A landscape scene featuring a large lake surrounded by rolling grassy hills and towering mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Ushers welcome folks to worship and are responsible for checking the building during worship, counting attendees, and collecting and the offering.

  • Six women gathered around a kitchen island, preparing food together in a cozy kitchen.

    Coffee hour is a special time for fellowship after the 10:30 Sunday service. Volunteers make coffee, set out snacks, and tidy up the kitchen after coffee hour.

  • A vintage cart with a green velvet covering, a logo on the front, and a glass goblet and dish on top, set outdoors on a paved surface with autumn trees in the background.

    The altar guild prepares our worship space each week. They set the table for communion and change hangings, prepare for baptisms and funerals, and arrange flowers for the altar each week.

  • Person holding a half-cut loaf of bread wrapped in a cloth napkin.

    Bread bakers prepare and bring the round loaves we use for communion each week.

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