Home Groups
Our main home group meets once a week for friendly and informal discussions about life and faith
Role description
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training
Prayer Ministry
Prayer ministry covers many of the different aspects of prayer from intercessions in services, coordinating the Prayer Triplets and the Prayer Chain to looking after the prayer book in church
Role description
Safeguarding Training
Basic Awareness (1 hr); (optional)
Music
Our choir leads the singing at the 10am service on Sundays and we have an annual Carol Service which is led by the choir. Find out more on the music page
Role description
Safeguarding Training
Basic Awareness (1 hr) (optional)
Online safeguarding training and a DBS check is required where there are choir members under 16
Housekeeping
Our church cleaners are a dedicated band of volunteers drawn from the village and the congregation who are committed to keeping the church looking its best for welcoming visitors and holding services
Role description
Safeguarding Training
Basic Awareness (1 hr) (optional)
Coffee Team
We offer hospitality to the congregation and visitors after the 10am service, by providing good quality tea and coffee and of course biscuits. During the summer months we extend our offering to the local cricket team and any visiting teams
Role description
Safeguarding Training
Basic Awareness (1 hr); (optional)
Flower Team
Out Flower Team is drawn from the village and the congregation who supply their time, talents and flowers for weekly floral displays in church. Festival flowers are a real highlight and we are grateful for the donation of flowers for Christmas and Easter from a florist who lives locally. We support the ‘sustainable church flowers’ ethos. Find out more on the Flowers page and the EcoChurch pages
Role description
Safeguarding Training
Basic Awareness (1 hr); (optional)
Safeguarding
As a church we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of all our church community. As part of the Church of England, we have shared commitment to ensuring that our churches are the safest possible spaces in which all God’s people can flourish and grow in holiness, with a special care for the wellbeing of the children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom God has entrusted us. Find out more Safeguarding page
Role description
Parish Safeguarding Officer
DBS Administrator
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training; Safer Recruitment (1.5 hrs) online training; Leadership Training (hybrid training - book via Diocese)
DBS Eligibility Training (hybrid training - book via Diocese)
A DBS check will be required
Pastoral Team
The members of the Pastoral Team stand alongside those in need, befriending and listening and, where appropriate, advising or offering practical help. The overall level of involvement of each volunteer is agreed with the Pastoral Team lead who provides oversight and support. The role is wide ranging, and allocation of cases will be agreed individually with each volunteer.
Role description
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training
A DBS check will be required
Sidesperson
Sidespersons are primarily responsible for safety, good order and comfort before, during and after each of the main Sunday services. They ensure everyone who comes into the church has a warm welcome. They assist the Church Wardens in preparing the church for worship, and help reset the Church after the Service.
Role description
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr) online training
Fire Safety Training required - please speak to the Churchwarden
PCC
The PCC is the executive committee of All Saints, Grayswood and consists of our clergy, churchwardens and lay members elected from the congregation. Legally the council is responsible for the financial affairs of the parish church, the maintenance of its buildings, and for promoting the mission of the church in the wider community.
Find out more on the PCC Page
Role description
PCC Secretary
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training
A DBS check will be required
Churchwarden
Churchwardens are considered the senior lay members of the church and they share with the Priest in Charge, the administration of the parish, and the care of church
buildings. They deal with unexpected problems and add to the general well-being of the parish.
Role description
Churchwarden
Safeguarding training required
Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training; Leadership Training (hybrid training - book via Diocese)
A DBS check will be required
Finance
The Finance team support the ministry at All Saints Grayswood , ensuring the donations from the church family and Friends is budgeted and directed to the correct places. They keep accurate financial records and ensure compliance with Charity laws.
Role description
PCC Treasurer
Safeguarding training required
As PCC member: Basic Awareness (1 hr); Foundations (1.5 hr); Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse (1 hr) online training;
A DBS check will be required