- 0131 210 0540
- info@granton.org.uk
- 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2DA
- 0131 210 0540
- info@granton.org.uk
- 55 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2DA
One of the ways that we can all get involved in the life of our church is to volunteer to help with some of the many roles that we operate on a weekly basis.
Being on the Welcome Ministry rotas is about so much more than taking your turn – we believe that it is an essential ministry in the church and a chance to reflect our Christian calling.
Helping out at Thursday Coffee & Cake , Friday Cafe and Granton Goes Greener offers a chance to help in our outreach projects.
Pastoral visiting is an opportunity to offer nurture to folks who can’t manage to church.
What is it?
Opens up at 09:45am and locks up after teas and coffees.
Responsible for making sure that everyone on ‘rotas’ has turned up and knows that they are ‘on’. Fill any gaps that arise.
Welcome Lead is also the Inner Welcome person, so greets people as they come into church.
Before the service starts:
Sit in the coffee area during the service to welcome any latecomers or direct folk to toilet etc.
Be around the vestibule area when folk leave, saying a cheerio.
Who can do it?
Cheery, welcoming and engaging qualities are best.
When do I need to arrive and leave
Arrive around 09:45 to open up. Lock up when everyone has left
More information
Speak to Dan Docwra, Session Clerk
What is it?
You will be sharing this role with the Welcome Lead person.
Welcome people as they arrive inside the church. Be on the lookout for visitors and make sure that they get a copy of the bulletin – or are invited to scan the QR code. Also give visitors a copy of the church information sheet and a friendly chat.
Hand out Bulletins. Try to encourage people to sit towards the front if possible. This role finishes during the service Welcome (only the Welcome Lead remains at the back and needs to see people off)
Who can do it?
Cheery, welcoming personalities needed!
When do I need to arrive and leave
Arrive around 10:00am. Be around for people leaving after the service.
More Information
Speak to any of the Welcome Team
What is it?
Turn up 30 minutes before the service to prepare the audio visual kit – make sure that the slides have synced properly, start the intro loop and check that it links properly to the main slides. Operate the desk during the service. Test and operate the cameras, check Zoom sound…there’s a lot more to it and you need to have your wits about you!
Who can do it?
You need to be comfortable using the technology to do this – but it’s not difficult.
When do I need to arrive and leave
Arrive around 09:45 to do setup and tests. Leave aftyer the YouTube video has started to upload.
More Information
Speak to Chas Macintosh – more details here
What is it?
Prepare the coffee area before the service. Serve teas and coffees after the service. Clear away when people are gone.
Who can do it?
Anyone
When do I need to arrive and leave
Arrive around 10:00am to set up. Leave once everyone has finished coffee
More Information
Speak to any of the welcome team
What is it?
Read the lesson from the lectern or Zoom.
Who can do it?
Anyone
When do I need to arrive and leave
Arrive by 10:15am and let preacher know that you are there and OK to do the reading. You can do this from Zoom.
More Information
Speak to Mary