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.

  • 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’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.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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