Volunteer at Chirst Church
Do you love to volunteer or do you wish you could but not sure where to get started? Nothing gets done by one person alone, so we band together to make the changes we want to see in the world.
Choose below from our wide variety of options:
Worship Services
Worship services at Christ Church Greenwich are enriched and enlivened by the many parishioners who volunteer in leadership roles. We invite you to learn more about getting involved with the following opportunities to serve:
Acolytes Carry the cross! Be a part of the worship team who, together with the entire congregation, join in worshiping God. Acolytes carry the cross, torches, and the Gospel Book in procession, and help in important ways throughout the service. Training is provided.
Altar Guild Members work together to prepare the Sanctuary for worship on Sundays, holy days, weddings and funerals. This includes the design and arrangement of flowers on the altar, caring for vestments, vessels and altar linens.
Eucharistic Ministers Distribute Holy Communion during our services. Training, which leads to licensure, is provided.
Ushers and Greeters Do you enjoy welcoming people at church with a friendly smile and a big hello? Join the team of Ushers as a single person or tag team with your partner or children. You will greet people, collect the offerings, guide newcomers and answer questions.
Lectors
Vergers
Children, Families & Youth
Help with Bagels and Bibles (Grades 3-5) Assist the teachers and be a part of group discussions about faith with young people once a month.
Help during Children's Chapel Read stories and help Deacon Susie at the brief children's service in the Chapel during the sermon. Children return to their parents after the sermon.
Help with the Christmas Pageant Be a helper with one of the most fun family times of the year. Help the angels, sheep and Kings with costumes or organizing the children during this priceless Nativity.
Volunteer with the Youth Ministry (Grades 6 - 12) Assist on campus and field trips with games and discussions. This is a faith-based group that gathers together to share life, the Bible and experiences, in a safe, wholesome environment.
Pastoral Care
Caring Hands Volunteers send cards to parishioners — sympathy, get well, support, thinking of you, and congratulations for marriages, births and graduations.
Eucharistic Visitors Bring Holy Communion to our parishioners who are homebound, in nursing homes, or assisted care. People are very happy to have someone visit and pray with them from Christ Church. Knowledge of the Bible or a theological background is not required to be a Eucharistic Visitor. All that’s required is a willingness to bring God’s love to our members who cannot attend services. Training is provided.
Nathaniel Witherell: Lead morning prayer on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am and bring Holy Communion to the residents in their rooms.
Pastoral Visitors: Volunteer to offer pastoral care to parishioners who are in need. This is a vital ministry at Christ Church, and is needed now more than ever, in these challenging times. Christ Church is a family that rallies around each other to celebrate moments of joy and to comfort and help each other in times of trial, suffering and loss. Your compassion will make a difference in the life of the parishioner and will be a blessing to you.
River House (Adult Daycare): Lead morning prayer on Thursdays at 11:00 am to wonderful adults. Training is provided.
Hospitality
The Gatherings committee is an enthusiastic committee formed to create social events for our parishioners and the greater Greenwich community. The Gatherings has many upcoming events planned. Sign up to help in big or small ways. Join the fun! We'd love to have you with us!
Holy Rollers is a group of volunteers who support the mission of Neighbor to Neighbor through the sale of beeswax candles in the Dogwood books and gifts store at Christ Church. The art of rolling candles is easily learned and handwork is very satisfying. The Rollers meet during the fall and spring making candles for the various seasons including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The schedule is flexible.
Hospitality team Sign up to bring and set up bagels, muffins, or any breakfast items for the 11:15 am Sunday Forums or social breakfasts.
Make n’ Bake Helpers Clergy is requesting meals or breads to be dropped off in the Parish Office to take to families and the homebound. People welcome graciousness when we visit their homes during their difficult times. If you love to bake ziti, stuffed shells, breads, desserts, or whatever your specialty is.
Creation Care
Landscape committee Volunteer to help with short term projects and to collaborate on long term planning of the entire Christ Church Greenwich campus.
