Getting Involved

On a weekend, 12 services are held at St John's and the Daughter Churches. Each weekday various services take place at St John's Cathedral. These are supported by a small army of people who assist in making the worship attractive and purposeful. Even before the doors open for the congregation to enter, people have made the church ready for worship. In the case of DB and Emmanuel they have transformed a school room into a place for worship. On Saturday mornings at St John's a small group of volunteers from the Flower Guild produce the most beautiful flower displays in the space of a few hours.

Each Sunday as people enter the churches they are welcomed, handed a book and shown where to sit.
During the service intercessors, readers, servers and chalice bearers all help to make the service flow
smoothly.

As people leave the Cathedral there is a welcome table for newcomers and, after the main services, refreshments are served. We are grateful for a small band of people who regularly bake cookies and cakes. All the above tasks are done voluntarily. Without these volunteers, we would not be a church.

If you are interested in getting more involved you may find the information below helpful. You are also welcome to contact the clergy directly.

Flower Guild

This is a group which arranges flowers for the Cathedral every week (except Advent & Lent). They also provide a service for weddings & other special occasions.

The Flower Guild is administered by Mrs V. Ip at the Cathedral Office.

Servers

The Servers Guild is a voluntary group assisting with all services at the Cathedral.

Servers help the officiant at each service by:

Preparing the altar
Checking the correct books are available
Leading procession
Presenting the offerings to the priest
Administer the Chalice at the Eucharist (after being specially licensed by the Bishop)

The Chief Server is Tony Height, who also draws up a monthly rota.

Sidesmen

These are appointed at the Annual Church Meeting held each April or May. Volunteers are welcome.

Duties include:

Greeting the congregation at the door
Giving out books
Taking the collection
Ensuring the smooth running of the service

The Chief Sidesman is Mr Roger Cole 2523 4157