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Serving at Transfiguration

Serving one another and our local community is how we reflect Christ. We encourage all Transfigers to get involved in one way or another!

Reading

Help read from the Bible at our Sunday services

Reading

What: We read from the Bible every week at our services, and we have a rotation of volunteers who do this. Readings are sent out ahead of time, and we love to have a diversity of voices involved.

When: Both services.

Time Commitment: 15 minutes every 4-5 weeks.

I'm interested

Leading Prayer

Help lead the prayers at our Sunday services

Leading Prayer

What: Each week we pray together as a community at both services. Currently we use a template that changes from season to season, which also has space in it for the prayer leader to add in their own prayers for whatever is happening personally, communally, locally, or worldwide that week.

When: Both services.

Time Commitment: 15-30 minutes every 4-5 weeks.

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Chalice-bearing & Serving

Help prepare and serve communion at our Sunday services

Chalice-bearing & Serving

What: Chalice-bearing is just that: serving the wine to all who come forward during the Eucharist.

Serving is slightly more elaborate, as servers also carry the cross in the opening & closing processions, assist the priest in setting and clearing the altar table, and help with serving communion. We have a rotation of adults and children serving. When you join this ministry you’ll receive training from Rev. Dan and be paired with an experienced server to help you get your bearings.

When: Both services.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes (for chalice) or 1 hour (for serving) every 4-5 weeks 

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Chancel Guild

Prepare the sanctuary for the Sunday morning service

Chancel Guild

What: Our dedicated Chancel Guild sets the altar each week in preparation for the Eucharist, changes the hangings for the liturgical colour, washes the linens, and distributes the flowers after the morning service.

Participating in the Chancel Guild is a great way to serve “behind the scenes”, knowing that each week you’re beautifying the sanctuary and preparing the congregation for worship.

When: Morning service

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours every 4-5 weeks; seasonally some extra activities

I'm interested

Gardening

Help take care of our garden on the Hill

Gardening

What: Having a two acre green space is a blessing, but it sure takes a lot of work to maintain! Offering our green space as a place of refuge and beauty to our neighbours is important to us, and so we do our best to keep the grounds looking nice.

Our gardening volunteers maintain the beds, water them in the summer, and help with leaf-raking in the fall. This is a good activity for anyone who likes the outdoors (whether or not you have a particular green thumb) with a flexible schedule and hours.

When: Spring and summer (and fall clean-up of leaves!)

Time Commitment: As much or as little as you want.

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Card-Making

Help make greetings cards used to keep in touch with parishoners

Card Making

What: One of our newer ministries is that of sending greeting cards; we’ve found this is a wonderful way to keep in touch with parishioners and support them during times of joy and sorrow. So, we gather together every month or so to make cards so we have a stash on hand.

When: about every month and a half or as needed

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours (or really as long as you’d like)

I'm interested

Hospitality:
Coffee Hour

Help prepare and serve coffee, tea, and cookies after the morning service

Hospitality: Coffee Hour

What: The Coffee Hour volunteers prepare and serve coffee, tea, and cookies each week after the morning service. There is a rota in place so you'd be volunteering once every 4-6 weeks (with a break in the summer).

When: Morning service 

Time Commitment: 1.5 hours every 4-6 weeks

I'm interested

Hospitality:
Water’s Edge Cooks

Help prepare the weekly community dinner that’s offered after the evening service

Hospitality: Water's Edge Cooks

What: Water’s Edge cooks lead or help prepare the weekly community dinner that’s offered after the evening service. This preparation happens in the hour before the 4pm service, and often can be as simple as defrosting a pre-made soup, putting together a salad, and slicing a loaf of bread. (That being said, we’ve had some past cooks who’ve loved to throw elaborate meals, especially for holiday services!) It’s really up to you. 

When: Evening service (Water’s Edge dinner)

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours for Water’s Edge dinner, once every 4-5 weeks.

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Counting

Help count the offering

Counting

What: Counting the weekly offertory, which is done in pairs and for which there is a rota.

When: Each week, usually on Monday or Tuesday

Time Commitment: 1 hour every 3-4 weeks

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Music

Help with worship through your musical gifts

Music

What: There are lots of opportunities here: in the morning we have a choir which anyone can join (they practice immediately before the morning service, so no mid-week rehearsal); in the evening any instrument (including voice!) is welcome to join Deb on guitar and Kris on piano.

When: Both services.

Time Commitment: 2 hours per week (choir); everything else is as much or little as you want

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Governance

Serve as a warden or on our committees

Governance

What: We have a strong lay leadership team at Transfiguration, and there’re many ways to get involved in one of our committees or as a warden. Currently we have two wardens, one treasurer, six advisory board members (who also function as deputy wardens); and, we have property and stewardship committees that meet regularly. All of these are lay positions.

When: Sundays and some weeknight meetings.

Time Commitment: 2-6 hours/week for main wardens; 1 hour/week for advisory board members; 2-3 hours every 1-2 months for committee members.

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Thinking about baptism?

If you are thinking about baptism for yourself or your child, we'd be delighted to help you through the journey. Let's start with a simple conversation.
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Visit us on a Sunday

Why don't you come by to connect with our community in person on a Sunday morning or Sunday evening? We'd love to see you!
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Chat with Deb (our Parish Missioner)

If you are thinking about God, faith or your place in the world, I'd love to connect with you. I can't promise you all the answers, but I do promise a listening ear and a good cup of coffee.
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Church of the Transfiguration is part of the Diocese of Toronto and the Anglican Church of Canada.

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111 Manor Road East,
Toronto, ON, M4S 1R4, Canada
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416-489-7798

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