St. Patrick's Anglican Church

Discover your place to serve at St. Patrick’s! We believe that an important part of our calling at St. Patrick’s is to “equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12). All ministry commitments are made on a one-year cycle. View the list below and if you're interested in serving on any of these ministry teams, please fill out the interest form at the bottom of this page!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Be a part of growing the next generation by serving in the Nursery, Sunday School, Children’s Chapel, or in our Wednesday Night Kids Community Group. Our children are not only the future of the church, but are also an integral part of the church today.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member, meet with ministry leader, and complete MinistrySafe training and background check.

PRAYER TEAM

Lift up the cares and concerns of your fellow parishioners on the Prayer Team, which intercedes for specific needs and concerns of our parish. During Communion at each of our services, members of the prayer team are available to pray with anyone who has a need or concern in their life.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Help our young members navigate the challenging world by supporting them as they grow into Biblically-minded Christians through Wednesday night gatherings, service projects, and special events.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member, meet with ministry leader, and complete MinistrySafe training and background check.

LITURGICAL TEAMS

Help lead the congregation as we worship the Lord on Sundays, Wednesdays, and at special events by either serving as an acolyte, reading the Scripture lesson, or singing in the choir.
Prerequisites: Meet with Rector, ministry leader, or Choir Director, and become an attending member.

WELCOME TEAMS

Be a part of creating a welcoming environment at St. Patrick’s as an usher or greeter! Whether you’re welcoming newcomers or helping the smooth flow of people for Communion, you will be a crucial part of helping visitors and members feel welcomed each week.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

HOSPITALITY TEAM

Whether it’s helping serve food and snacks, setting up tables, or bringing homemade goods for fellowship Sundays, the hospitality team serves as a vital function in helping people linger in conversation and fellowship, where strangers become neighbors and friends.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

MISSIONS TEAM

Take the Gospel out into the world! Our Missions Team promotes missions work and service both at home and abroad. Coordinate visits with our missionaries, help organize mission trips, and look for opportunities for St. Patrick’s to serve in Middle Tennessee and beyond.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

COLLECTION COUNTING TEAM

Ensure the responsible handling of the weekly offering by helping count and secure the generous giving of the congregation.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member, meet with ministry leader, and complete a background check. Volunteers for this team must be members of St. Patrick’s for a minimum of two years and current on their giving pledges.

ALTAR GUILD

Set up all the items needed to conduct the liturgy for each service, from the hanging of the vestments in church, to the cleaning of the linens and silver, and ensuring all the supplies are available for special services.
Prerequisites: Become a confirmed member and meet with ministry leader.

CAMPUS CARE TEAM

We are stewards of all the Lord has given us - including our campus. Help care for our buildings and grounds and keep them in top condition. This may involve light yard work in flower beds, ensuring sidewalks are clear, or working with the Jr. Warden (vestry/board member) on coordinating contractor services when needed.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

SAFETY TEAM

Monitor and be on hand to help our congregation be prepared for and respond toemergencies (medical needs, injuries, security incidents) that may occur during our services or events.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member, meet with ministry leader, and complete a background check.

TECH & MEDIA TEAM

Many have found their way to our church after first watching a service online. Play a vital behind-the-scenes role in audio and livestream productions during worship services and other events.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.

Children's Ministries

Be a part of growing the next generation by serving in the Nursery, Sunday School, Children’s Church, or in our Wednesday Night Kids Community Group. Our children aren’t the future of the church, but an integral part of the church today.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized (helpers), an attending member, completion of MinistrySafe training, background check
Leader: Ashley Brannom

Youth & Young Adults

Help our young members navigate the challenging world by helping them develop as Biblically-minded Christians through Wednesday night gatherings, service projects, and special events.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, attending member, completion of MinistrySafe training, background check
Leader: Patrick Anders

Welcome Teams

Be a part of creating a welcoming environment at St. Patrick’s as an usher or greeter! Whether you’re welcoming newcomers or helping the smooth flow of people for Communion, you will be a crucial part of helping visitors and members feel welcomed each week.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and an attending member
Leader: Ross Lester

Prayer Team

Lift up the cares and concerns of your fellow parishioners on the Prayer Team, which intercedes for specific needs and concerns of our parish. During Communion at each of our services, members of the prayer team are available to pray with anyone who has a need or concern in their life.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and an attending member
Leader: Ross Lester

Liturgical Teams

Help lead the congregation in worship of our God on Sundays, Wednesdays, and at special events by either serving as an acolyte, reading the Scripture lesson, or serving in the choir.
Prerequisites: Meeting with Rector, baptized, and an attending member
Leaders: Fr. Chris Findley (Acolytes) Deacon Ethan Leavitt (Readers) Emma Maguire (Choir)

Hospitality Team

Whether it’s helping serve food and snacks, setting up tables, or bringing homemade goods for fellowship Sundays, the hospitality team serves as a vital function in helping people linger in conversation and fellowship, where strangers become neighbors and friends.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and an attending member
Leader:  Mandy Moody

Missions Team

Take the Gospel out into the world! Our Missions Team promotes missions work and service both at home and abroad. Coordinate visits with our missionaries, help organize mission trips, and look for opportunities for St. Patrick’s to serve in Middle Tennessee and beyond.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and an attending member
Leader:  Debbie Schumacher

Altar Guild

Set up all the items needed to conduct the liturgy for each service, from the hanging of the vestments in church, to the cleaning of the linens and silver, and ensuring all the supplies are available for special services.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and a confirmed member
Leader: Deacon Donna Allen

Safety Team

Monitor and be on hand to help our congregation be prepared for emergencies (medical needs, injuries, security incidents) that may occur during our services or events.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, an attending member, and background check
Leader: Jim Stephens

Collection Counting Team

Ensure the responsible handling of the weekly offering by helping count and secure the generous giving of the congregation.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, an attending member, background check, a member of St. Patrick’s for a minimum of two years, and current on your giving pledge.
Leader: Chris Grosson

Campus Care Team

We are stewards of all the Lord has given us - including our campus. Care for our buildings and grounds by helping keep them in top conditions. This may involve light yard work in flower beds, insuring sidewalks are clear, or working with the Jr. Warden (vestry/board member) on coordinating contractor services when needed.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized and an attending member
Leader: Jon Douglas

Tech & Media Team

Serve behind-the-scenes in running our in-house sound and assisting in our livestream production. A number of people have joined our church because they first saw us online. Help us put our best foot forward with this important public-facing ministry.
Prerequisites: Meeting with ministry leader, baptized, and an attending member
Leader: Eric Horton

OUTREACH TEAM

Be the hands and feet of Christ in our local community by participating in outreach opportunities with Anglicans For Life, our Homeless Ministry, and the annual School Supply Drive.
Prerequisites: Become an attending member and meet with ministry leader.