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Volunteer Ministry "Classifieds"

Do you like to throw a party? Altar Guild

If you love to create celebrations have you considered joining the Altar Guild? Men and women of all ages are invited to become members of the Altar Guild. The work in this ministry includes preparing and helping to serve the Eucharistic banquet, or party, we celebrate at each Sunday liturgy. Our altar guild defies any stereotype and is comprised of men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Training usually happens “on the job” as you work with an experienced Altar Guild member. We particularly need new members for the 9 a.m. liturgy but are happy to welcome new members at 8 a.m. and 11a.m. as well.

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Vergers

Vergers serve at the 11:00 liturgy (and at other “occasional” liturgies such as funerals, confirmations and ordinations). The ceremonial ministry of vergers adds a certain formality and dignity to the liturgy as they escort the choir in the opening procession, escort the gospel procession and escort readers and intercessors to the ambo. At Saint Mark’s, we see vergers as ministers of hospitality as well. Our vergers identify people who need communion brought to them in their pew, and greet and assist visitors and other people unfamiliar with the Cathedral. We are seeking some new vergers, whose ministry will begin on Stewardship Sunday, September 12.

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Noel House Shoppers

Noel House at Saint Mark's needs help with shopping for our lady guests. We shop weekly, so ideally, we would have four shoppers so each person can shop one time per month. Noel House covers all costs, you provide time and transportation.

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Mother/Daughter Teams Volunteering at Noel House

The Noel House Women’s Shelter at Saint Mark’s is looking for mother/daughter teams this summer. Daughters, bring your mother…and mothers, bring your daughter – to volunteer at the shelter and serve our wonderful women guests.

Every Sunday through Thursday evening, we offer a healthy snack and a mat to sleep on. Each Monday through Friday morning, we offer a simple breakfast before the women return to the downtown streets. Volunteering together builds our life commitments in service to others and our cherished memories to carry forward in years to come. If you would like to spend a few hours a month providing hospitality to the women, we have openings throughout the summer for evening and morning shifts. Call or write for further information or to sign up for training and working.

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Sunday morning greeters

Greeters are needed, especially for the 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. services. Greeters welcome people to Saint Mark's services and provide information to newcomers. They are asked to serve once a month for about 30 minutes.

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Greeters for Compline

Greeters from the Saint Mark’s community are needed to welcome people to Compline services on Sunday evenings. Compline is the first entry for many members of our community! An ideal opportunity for couples to serve together!

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Front Desk

Be a part of Saint Mark's sustainable stewardship!  Volunteer as a receptionist at the Saint Mark's front desk.  Answer phones, greet and direct visitors, light office projects. Training provided.

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Sound Board Operator

Volunteers are needed to run our sound system on Sundays. A basic understanding of our liturgy and acoustics would be helpful (but not required) and training will be provided.

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Newcomer Ministry

Help Saint Mark’s practice 'Radical Hospitality' by joining with the Newcomer Ministry. Newcomers are important to us. There are many small ways you can use your talents to help welcome them to Saint Marks.

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Saint Mark's Cathedral
1245 Tenth Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102
206.323.0300