From the Chancel to the Sanctuary
There are very many people who graciously give of their time to help the congregation enter fully into our services of worship.
On this page we describe the many roles involved, and invite you to consider whether you may be called to serve in one of these ways.
While some roles are open only to trained and licenced ministers, many are open to the layity, and we encourage lay participation in the conduct of our worship at St Nicolas.
In all of these roles you become a member of a team who share the responsibility and support one another, willing to step in when someone else is unable to fulfil their duty.
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Readers
A group of people who read the first reading at our 8 am and 10 am Sunday services. This works out at about 5 - 6 times a year, and full guidance is given.
Intercessors
A group of people who lead prayers at our 8 am and 10 am Sunday services. This works out at about 5 - 6 times a year, and full guidance is given.
Servers
A team which supports the clergy on Sundays and at other services by dressing the altars, preparing the sacraments and keeping the sacristy in order. A rota is maintained and the role is usually shared. Training is given.
Musicians and Singers
Music is very much at the heart of our 10am Sunday worship, as well as at other special and occassional services. The contribution to church life of our organist, instrumentalists and choir are always highly appreciated.
Music at St Nicolas is lead by our Director of Music. You can learn more about the music life of St Nicolas, or contact the Director of Music on our Music Web Page.
NOTICES:
Safeguarding: Several of our roles involve working with children or vulnerable adults, and so we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. For engaging in particular roles our 'safer recruitment' process will be involved as directed by our Safer Recruitment Policy.
GDPR: We may ask you for your contact details. We will only use these details to enable the leader of an activity that you have selected to make contact with you at your own request.
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