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Opportunities to Serve
The Children's Ark brings children ages 3 - 5 together year round to first learn that Jesus loves them, and second, to introduce them to the holy mysteries of Baptism and the Eucharist as well as Bible stories and parables.
Substitute teacher: talk and play with children before class and then assist teachers with class activities. 1.5 hours as needed during 10:15 service
Handyperson: repair wooden toys and story materials. As needed
Godly Play is a Montessori-influenced curriculum that teaches children the art of using religious language through the telling of parables and sacred stories, silence and liturgical action. Godly Play is used in our three elementary classrooms.
Story Tellers: tell the stories of our faith: sacred stories, parables, and even stories about our worship. The stories are already written! Training is available. Storytellers are needed for each classroom. 1 hour per week on Sundays between services, plus some at-home preparation
Door Keepers: welcome children to the classroom, making sure everyone is ready to to enter the sacred space. Door keepers assist storytellers in managing the classroom. Training is available. Doorkeepers are needed in each classroom. 1 hour per week on Sundays between services
Feast Providers: bring small snacks (fruit, crackers or cookies) to be enjoyed by the Godly Play classes. The average class size 10-15. Feast providers are welcome, but not required to stay for lesson. As needed (sign-up sheets are located outside each classroom)
Handyperson/Crafters: create story materials using provided patterns. Some stories require wood-working skills; many stories are made from "found" objects and felt cut-outs. As needed
Journey to Adulthood (Rite 13, J2A, YAC) is the name of the three-part Christian Formation curriculum St. Timothy's uses with our youth in grades 6-12. Our desire is to help our youth develop into active disciples and members of the church.
Teachers: co-lead classes on Sunday mornings in each of the three classrooms. Curriculum training is available. Six (3 female and 3 male) teachers are needed for the program year. 1 hour per week on Sundays plus some at-home preparation
Honorary Teachers and Helpers: from time to time lessons require either particular skills or knowledge, or more preparation than the teachers can adequately complete in a week's time. Share the particular skills and gifts that you have. 1 hour on Sunday morning plus at home preparation as needed
Episcopal Youth Club (EYC) provides fellowship, spiritual development, and fun blended with service for students in grades 6 through 12. This group currently gathers once a month.
EYC Coordinator: plan and oversee one or more activity per month during the program year. 4-6 hours per month
EYC Leaders: assist the EYC coordinator depending on activity. 2-8 hours per month
Drivers/chaperones: 2-4 per activity, depending on number of youth involved in the activity. As needed
Administrative Helper: email youth and parents about upcoming events, phone calls and event scheduling. As needed
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