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Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in learning about ways to volunteer at St. Bart’s. Volunteering resides at the very heart of our parish life. Ways to volunteer at St. Bart’s are as diverse and interesting as its people, and wherever your interests take you there is a place to make a significant difference. Sharing ourselves changes us, making our world larger and gentler; and the fact that it also helps others is icing on the cake. This manual will help you find ways to share your energy with St. Bart’s. It describes our programs, outlines what it asks volunteers to do, when you can take part, and how to get started. When you find an opportunity here that inspires you to action, we stand ready to help you pursue it. If you know of any other service we could be offering and have the energy and calling to help create a new ministry, please let me know. Time is passing, and there is much good to be done! Faithfully,

The Reverend F. M. “Buddy” Stallings

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

Table of Contents OUTREACH MINISTRIES A. Community Ministry, or Crossroads Community Services, Inc. 1. The Pantry 2. The Soup Kitchen and Coffee House 3. The Shelter B. Ministries That Reach Beyond St. Bart’s 1. Episcopal Peace Fellowship 2. Habitat for Humanity 3. L.I.F.E. Center 4. Carpenter’s Kids 5. Manhattan Together 6. Voice Charter School 7. Love’s Harvest Mpawa Village Project SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY A. Hospitality 1. Worship Service Ushers 2. Welcome Committee 3. Great Music Series Ushers 4. Christmas Cleaning and Greening 5. The Garden Committee B. Music 1. St. Bart’s Singers 2. St. Bartholomew’s Boy and Girl Choristers C. Lay Ministries 1. Acolytes 2. Altar Guild 3. Daily Office Officiants D. Administration Support 1. St. Bart’s Central 2. The Store 3. The Faithful Stuffers 4. Volunteers on Call 5. The Communications Office 6. The Development and Stewardship Office E. Children, Youth and Family Ministries

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

OUTREACH MINISTRIES A. Community Ministry, or Crossroads Community Services, Inc. St. Bart's has provided social services to needy and immigrant communities since 1888. In the early 1980's this work took its present shape with a pantry, soup kitchen, and shelter. Incorporated as Crossroads Community Services, Inc. in 1989, it continues this work by providing food, shelter, and support to help hungry and homeless New Yorkers break out of the cycle of poverty.

1. The Pantry serves over 250 families (between 650-700 people) each month. We have a 'client choice' model of service, which assigns a number of points to each family based on size. Customers use their points to shop for groceries such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and other protein, grains, and dairy products. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to stock the pantry shelves, assist with shopping, and manage the paper work. Spanish speaking volunteers are particularly helpful.

2. The Soup Kitchen serves breakfast to 150-200 people each Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. Breakfast is a hearty, seated meal that includes cereal, a hot fresh entrée, fresh fruit, and a sandwich for later. All the food can be taken out. (St. Peter's Lutheran Church provides breakfast on Tuesdays and Central Synagogue provides breakfast on Thursdays and Fridays.) Volunteers are needed on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to prepare food, set up the dining area, serve the meal and clean up afterwards. Evening dinner is also served to 100-150 people five days a week in cooperation with the Coalition for the Homeless. Dinner consists of soup and food provided by City Harvest. Volunteers are needed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to receive and serve food. The Coffee House operates on Saturday mornings. Staffed by homeless guests from other programs, this activity enables our guests to interact with and serve others. On Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. community and Church members are invited to join in the fellowship.

3. The Shelter offers overnight accommodations to ten women every night of the year. The shelter functions in cooperation with the Gathering Place and Main Chance drop-In centers. These centers screen guests and provide clothing and social services to help them secure permanent housing. Volunteers serve as overnight hosts and dinner hosts. Overnight hosts oversee the shelter from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Dinner hosts come at 6:00 p.m. to prepare and serve dinner and then clean up before heading home around 9:00 p.m. Volunteer Orientation In all programs the most important qualifications are warmth, friendliness and a good ear that will help guests feel comfortable and valued. To work in any of the programs please come to a Volunteer Orientation Meeting, held the second Monday of most months at 6 p.m. in the Vestry Room at St. Bart’s. (In April, October, and November 2012 the meeting will be held on the third Monday to avoid holiday conflicts.) Enter through the 108 East 51st Street door and follow signs up the stairs. No reservations are needed. For more information contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242. Group Volunteering People often contact the office hoping to arrange volunteer work for a group. We appreciate this generosity of spirit but we do not have many volunteer opportunities for groups. We always need more food, and money to purchase food. Staples such as cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits, vegetables, meats, and dried beans are always appreciated. Please consider a food drive or a fund drive to help us stock our pantry. If the group would like to know more about the programs, we can arrange for a meeting and/or a tour. SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

B. Ministries That Reach Beyond St. Bart’s 1. Episcopal Peace Fellowship St. Bart’s chapter, initiated in May 2010, seeks to promote peace on multiple fronts through education and action. We meet in the Church on the first Sunday of the month to plan projects. Membership is fluid; visitors are always welcome. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

2. Habitat for Humanity seeks to transform lives by building and advocating for decent, affordable housing in New York City and beyond. Whether swinging a hammer or writing to our congressional leaders, we work to uphold the values of faith, diversity, collaboration, craftsmanship, and a commitment to people and communities. Local building We send a contingent of 5 to 10 builders to Habitat construction projects in New York City 3 to 5 times per year. We typically work on Saturdays or Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Supervisors provide on-the-job training. Building skills are desirable but not required. We provide directions or an escort to all local building sites. Under Habitat guidelines you must be at least 18 to work on a construction site or 16 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mission Builds Once or twice a year, we travel to high-need areas to spend a week building with Habitat. Recently we have worked in El Salvador, Mexico, New Orleans and the Dominican Republic. Volunteers pay the cost of airfare, lodging, and food. We spend our days doing construction and our evenings enjoying the local culture. Sleeping accommodations and meals can be rudimentary. Advocacy Volunteers support Habitat’s local advocacy programs through community organizing, letter-writing campaigns, and one-on-one counseling for people with housing and financial concerns. Fundraising We target our fundraising to benefit local initiatives. Recent efforts include choir festivals and a classical guitar concert. The events are directed and staffed by volunteers. Office Support Volunteers lend a helping hand at Habitat’s downtown New York office when needs arise. Miscellaneous Building Tasks Recently our volunteers have cleaned and painted areas in St. Bart’s Crossroads Shelter and the Church offices. When We Need You You can work for one day, for a week, or on an ongoing basis. Volunteers receive our e-mail newsletter, which lists upcoming opportunities. To Get Involved contact Robin Woodward at [email protected] or Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

3. The L.I.F.E. Center is a family shelter at 78 Catherine Street in lower Manhattan. It is home to 95 families who reside there for periods ranging from several nights to several years. Our volunteers provide several programs for the residents. The Christmas Miracles Program sponsors a gift drive for children and a holiday dinner for the 400 residents and staff at the Center. Volunteers are needed to help the children write their letters to Santa, to display the letters at St. Bart’s to enlist parishioners’ donations, and to collect and wrap the donated gifts. Dinner volunteers decorate the Center dining hall, serve the holiday dinner, and help distribute the gifts to the children. How You Can Help The call for volunteers with the schedule will be posted in the weekly bulletin in November and December. Other opportunities: Some residents need career assistance. Volunteers can help them develop résumés, coach them on interviewing, and provide tips on dressing for success. We also need volunteers to organize motivational workshops. To Get Involved Judy Hall is St. Bart’s parish liaison for the L.I.F.E. Center. Contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242. SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

4. The Carpenter’s Kids is a partnership between the Diocese of New York and the Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Tanzania, created to support the educational and nutritional needs of HIV/AIDS orphans. St. Bart’s is linked to the village of Mvumi Makulu and supports 100 children annually through donations from parishioners. The cost per child per year is just $67, which provides a school uniform, shoes, soap, school supplies, and breakfast every school morning. Become a Carpenter’s Kids Ambassador Each summer the staff leads a 2-week pilgrimage to Tanzania for interested individuals. Pilgrims visit villages, schools, a seminary and the Dodoma Cathedral. Participants pay all their own trip expenses. After the pilgrimage, they are asked to help promote the program with other Churches in the diocese. How You Can Help For St. Bart’s to fulfill its commitment to the 100 children in Mvumi Makulu, we need ongoing fundraising expertise. How To Get Started The Rev. Lynn Sanders is the program’s clergy liaison and Judy Hall is the parish coordinator. For further information about this program, go to the Carpenter’s Kids website: www.carpenterskids.net. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

5. Manhattan Together is a borough-wide network of representatives from churches, synagogues, and non-profit organizations, which raises awareness about social justice and advocates for reform of unfair community practices. The network, an affiliate of the national Industrial Areas Foundation (IFA), researches issues, analyzes political contexts, considers solutions, and acts on behalf of Manhattan residents to eradicate inequities. Manhattan Together focuses on preserving and building affordable housing, advocating for the rights of immigrants, and improving public education. How You Can Help Volunteers attend community-organizing meetings and participate in research and action teams. St. Bart’s team meets once a month and periodically with other organizations. They concentrate on issues that include capitol improvements, pest and mold control, and unethical practices by landlords and banks. We find experts to review sites for housing development, promote environmentally friendly construction, help immigrants to open bank accounts and obtain photo IDs, and improve access to good public education. How To Get Started Marielys Divanne is the lead organizer for Manhattan Together. You are invited to become involved, come to a meeting, or take a short course in community organizing which is offered several times a year. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

6. Voice Charter School St. Bart’s volunteers and staff began spearheading efforts to found a choral music-focused charter school in 2005. Those dreams were fulfilled in September 2008 with the opening of the VOICE Charter School in Long Island City. VOICE currently serves grades K-4 for 2011-2012 across two sites located two blocks apart. Adding a full grade every school year, VOICE will eventually teach students in grades K-8. The students learn all the basics plus choral music every day of the week. This is an exceptional learning place for children from all walks of life. The Lower Academy is located at 37-15 13th Street, Long Island City, New York 11101. The Upper Academy is located at 36-14 12th Street, Long Island City, New York 11106. How to Get Involved The principal of the school, Franklin Headley, welcomes the continued support of the St. Bart’s community. If you are interested please contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

7. Love’s Harvest Mpawa Village Project is a partnership between St. Bart’s and the Mpawa Village Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire, Malawi. The mission of Love’s Harvest is to help the rural poor of Malawi grow the food they need on their own land. By establishing permaculture agricultural and animal husbandry projects in small villages, this program consistently produces nutritious, organic food within 90 days. It also creates small businesses, which economically strengthen the village and empower women to improve their quality of life. Funding pays for seeds, fruit trees, animals, and tools, and provides instructions for planting, harvesting, and animal husbandry. Love’s Harvest also sends regular progress reports to donors and to St. Bart’s congregation. How You Can Help We would like to broaden our ministry within St. Bart’s and develop a larger donor base. The cost of a Love’s Harvest One Village at a Time program is $5000. Love’s Harvest website is www.lovesharvest.org. John Springer is its parish leader. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY A. Hospitality at St. Bart’s focuses on bringing members and non-members of the Church together in worship, fun, and service to others. You see this service as you enter Church on Sundays, as you arrive for one of our professional concerts, and as you enjoy the brimming flower gardens on Park Avenue.

1. Worship Service Ushers are called to follow the Rule of St. Benedict that appears on our front steps: “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” St. Bart’s ushers greet those who enter our doors for services, giving out programs, answering questions, and helping them to find seats. During the service, we take the collection from congregants and direct people to communion stations. After the service, we welcome people at coffee hour. When We Need You Ushers serve at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services on Sundays and at the 6:00 p.m. service on Wednesdays. Individuals usually take on one or two assignments each month. Assignments are listed on a monthly rota, which is circulated by email. How To Get Started Ushers complete a brief training session prior to their first assignment. There are no prerequisites other than a commitment to a radically welcoming outlook. You are eligible to be an usher on the first day you enter the Church. Christian Burke coordinates this bustling ministry. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

2. The Welcome Committee extends St. Bart’s radical welcome to all newcomers, visitors, and seekers who venture into the Church. We have all been blessed by strong personal connections within the life of the Church and are eager to share that sense of connectedness with others. How You Can Help We complement the work of the Sunday worship ushers, visiting with people and offering information. Once each quarter we host receptions for new members. We welcome newcomers to join us, enabling them to meet a small group of committed parishioners and forge connections with the larger St. Bart’s community. Several times a year, the group also gets together for social events, such as potluck dinners. When We Need You • All Sunday services and Wednesday 6:00 p.m. services, • Welcome Sunday services and receptions, and • Special receptions following Advent Lessons and Carols and Easter Vigil Services.

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 212–378–0222, STBARTS.ORG

How to get started Michael Horton and Mark Lugo share the responsibility for this ministry. The only prerequisites to serve are a ready smile, an open heart, and the desire to extend St. Bart’s welcome to all. Please contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

3. Great Music Series Ushers The Great Music Series, sponsored by the Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation, offers outstanding public concerts of choral, organ and chamber music. Richness and diversity are the hallmarks of this outstanding concert series, which attracts world-class artists and audiences from around the globe. How You Can Help Ushers welcome concertgoers, distribute programs, direct people to their seats, and answer questions. Some ushers also assist in box office tasks. Ushers attend the events free of charge. When We Need You Great Music concerts take place from October through May. For a schedule, go to www.stbarts.org/great-music. Ushers arrive approximately 45 minutes prior to the scheduled concert time to be instructed by the house manager. Contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

4. Christmas Cleaning and Greening In preparation for Christmas, we spend a Sunday morning renewing the physical space of St. Bart’s by scrubbing away the dust and dirt of the year, and setting out Christmas decorations. How You Can Help The work runs from 8 a.m. to just before the 11 a.m. service one Sunday in December. Volunteers wash, sweep, wipe and polish the Church and chapel. They hang wreaths, garlands and Christmas tree ornaments, set up Christmas plants and greenery around the altar, and bag gifts for children. When We Need You is one Sunday morning in Advent. Watch for announcements in the weekly bulletin and join us in this joyful tradition.

5. The Garden Committee works to create an island of beauty on this precious piece of land, one that nourishes those who tend the gardens and the thousands who pass by, while declaring that St. Bart's values its heritage and graciously welcomes everyone through its portals. How You Can Help We tend the two gardens in front of the Great Terrace, the Cheatham Garden and the cloister courtyard. In the process, we enjoy each other’s company and take pardonable pride in the results of our efforts. We work two hours every other Saturday during gardening season. We can use every level of gardening ability and are happy to teach the inexperienced. We understand that not everyone can attend every session but ask you to contribute what you can. Steve Hughes chairs the Garden Committee. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at 212-677-9242 or [email protected].

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B. Music Throughout its 170-year history, music has held a place of high esteem in the life of St. Bartholomew's Church. Underscoring that commitment, the parish has brought some of the greatest names in American Church music, including Leopold Stokowski, David McK. Williams and Harold Friedell to serve as directors of music. Today, our musical life is rich and varied. Sacred music at St. Bart's reflects the diversity of our worship styles, but it is firmly rooted in the Anglican choral tradition. A choral program for musicians of all ages and abilities, regardless of religious affiliation, is the focus of our music ministry.

1. St. Bart’s Singers are a volunteer ensemble of choral singers whose main role is to sing for the 9 a.m. service each Sunday. Our repertoire reflects the diverse nature of that service and includes traditional anthems, spirituals, folk songs and contemporary hymn arrangements. The Singers also perform at the annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service. They sing periodically throughout the year with St. Bartholomew’s Choir, our professional ensemble, at the 11 a.m. service and other services. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For those who want to improve their music reading abilities, we offer music theory classes before Wednesday rehearsals at 6 p.m. To Get Started Contact Bill Trafka, Director of Music, at [email protected], or 212-378-0226.

2. St. Bartholomew’s Boy and Girl Choristers are St. Bart’s youth choir, whose aim is to give children in grades 3 to 12 an active musical education and an awareness of music, art, language, and history. The program offers free professional training with a strong emphasis on teaching students to read music. The Choristers sing at the Sunday 11 a.m. service and perform at many special events at St. Bart’s and beyond, including concerts, trips, recording projects, and an annual late-summer choir camp. They perform a wide-ranging repertoire, from chant to contemporary. At social events, such as the choir camp, BBQs, talent shows, and pizza lunches, they form new and lasting friendships with other children from a variety of backgrounds from across New York City and beyond. Choristers commit to a weekly rehearsal and singing on Sundays, along with other concerts and events. To Get Started Contact Paolo Bordignon, Associate Director of Music and Director of the Choristers, at [email protected] or 212-378-0220.

C. Lay Ministries serve vital and diverse support roles during Sunday worship services and throughout the week. The prerequisite training for all roles is provided. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at 212-677-9242 or [email protected].

1. Acolytes carry cross and candles in procession and serve as altar assistants for Communion during Sunday services. The clergy liaison is The Rev. Lynn Sanders.

2. Altar Guild members prepare for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by preparing and setting out the liturgical vessels, linens, wine and bread on Sundays, each day of the week, and for special services, weddings and funerals. They also clean the vessels and linens following each service. The clergy liaison is The Rev. Bruce Forbes.

3. Daily Office Officiants

lead 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer on weekdays and/or Saturday Morning Prayer in the Chapel. Officiants should have a basic familiarity with the sacred scriptures and the Book of Common Prayer, and an understanding of how to use the lectionary. The clergy liaison is The Rev. Lynn Sanders.

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D. Administrative Support St. Bart’s functions on a daily basis with the help of volunteers serving in administrative positions and offering specialized skills.

1. St. Bart’s Central is the Church’s information desk and box office. Volunteers are a first point of contact for the welcome St. Bart’s offers to all who enter, call, or e-mail. How You Can Help Volunteers welcome visitors, answer phone calls and respond to e-mails and inquiries. They sign up participants for activities and events, fill ticket orders, and process payments. They also maintain the lost & found drawers and keep literature current at all points of entry. When We Need You St. Bart’s Central is a 365-day-a-year operation, and various shifts are available. We prefer that volunteers commit to a specific day and time on a weekly basis, but we sometimes have volunteer projects on an occasional basis. How To Get Started Computer skills are required, as are pleasant phone manners and welcoming attitudes. There is a learning curve, but everyone can begin by answering phones and greeting visitors. We will always pair new volunteers with experienced workers to learn. We are never bored at SBC! Veronica Shea is the Director of St. Bart’s Central. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

2. The Store extends St. Bart’s welcome and hospitality to parishioners and visitors with books and gifts for all ages. How You Can Help Volunteers welcome customers, ring up orders, maintain displays, and do inventory control. There are also some management responsibilities. The shop operates seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and for special events. Volunteers may work shifts of varying length, once or several times a month. Once scheduled, individuals are responsible for covering their shifts. How To Get Started Volunteers should have some computer experience, welcoming personalities, and can-do attitudes. Veronica Shea manages The Store. To get involved, contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

3. The Faithful Stuffers prepare the Sunday orders of service with any inserts needed, such as the weekly bulletin and occasional music sheets, to provide all that is needed to participate in services and learn about St. Bart’s. How You Can Help Arrive ready, willing and able to help. Basic training is provided. The stuffing “party” is usually held on Friday mornings at 9 a.m., with an occasional change in schedule. For Christmas and Easter, additional days may be added to the schedule. To Get Started Contact Veronica Shea at St. Bart’s Central at [email protected] or 212-378-0247.

4. Volunteers On Call are enthusiastic volunteers who provide prompt, short-term assistance for special projects such as preparing large mailings, helping with special events, and organizing Christmas and Easter materials. How You Can Help Volunteers are contacted a few days prior to the work session and agree to help when they can. There is no regular commitment. Working together is fun and a good way to connect with the St. Bart’s community. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

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5. The Communications Office reaches out to individuals and the public via e-mail, the Web, and printed materials. We use creative strategies and common sense to ensure the efficacy of our messages; strive for visual excellence in both Web and print design; and share the love, openness, integrity, and excitement that is St. Bart's. How You Can Help Our two primary needs are design and research. Design volunteers assist with the creation of St. Bart’s eNews, online advertising, and the Web site. They also assist with print design, including pamphlets, postcards, large signs, posters and mailings. Research volunteers do Web research for marketing and public relations purposes. They update, maintain, and send out St. Bart’s press releases, and archive the Church’s historic materials. When We Need You We seek volunteers who can commit to at least three months of work with us, either in our office or at home. Design volunteers need to commit to 8 hours once or twice a week and research volunteers to 5 hours once a week. While the commitment is significant, the work is a great way to build your résumé while honing your skills with a top design communications department. How To Get Started Design volunteers should have a design portfolio and be well versed in InDesign or PhotoShop software. Research volunteers should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet. The Director of Communications is Roz Dimon. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

6. The Development and Stewardship Office is St. Bart's primary fundraising arm, a critical role in a church that garners the majority of its operating income from annual pledging by parishioners. The Development Office also seeks grants and contributions from foundations, corporations and government agencies. These support activities spanning community ministry, children and youth ministries, music programs and the restoration of St. Bart's landmark site. How You Can Help Volunteers are needed to assist on a variety of projects, including office filing and organizing, writing thank-you letters, writing grant applications and proposals, and assisting with all forms of donor cultivation. When We Need You The office needs volunteers for projects on a one-time basis or on a set schedule. How To Get Started Grant writers should be experienced in research and writing. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or other databases is also a plus. Diane Schoenthal is the Chief Development Officer. To get involved contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

E. Children, Youth and Family Ministries provide enjoyable, progressive, and substantive religious education programs for children ages 4 to 18 and their families. It’s not just teaching Sunday School! You can help us with a variety of projects and programs: photography and videography; calligraphy, sewing and woodworking; assisting with seasonal events such as Advent wreath-making, the Christmas Pageant, and Holy Week programs; database management; gardening expertise for the Abundant Life Garden Project (Spring/Summer 2012). When We Need You Some projects can be completed at home, some require the volunteer’s presence at an event. Wendy Barrie is the director of this ministry. To get started contact Sally Armstrong at [email protected] or 212-677-9242.

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