Time & Talents
"The sign of a vibrant congregation is one in which many people take part in helping to run the church and its activities in the local community"
St Luke's is part of the local community, serving the wider community - you can be part of this and do something enjoyable and useful and get to meet new people. If you would like to discuss getting involved please contact the Parish Office 020 8772 0463 e-mail.
There are always a number of jobs, both big and small, for which we need volunteers to help on either a one-off or a regular basis - hopefully something for everyone. Below is a list of activities on which we are currently focussing. Please contact the appropriate leader (indicated below) if you would like to help:-
Helping at Sunday services: Adult and youth servers, welcomers, readers and money-counters - these are all essential to help the service run smoothly. Please contact Ron Lamont e-mail.
Saying Prayers: Either at weekday morning and evening prayer in the Lady Chapel (see Services page for timings) or by joining the Prayer Chain to pray daily for those named individuals in particular need. Please contact Revd Katherine Smith e-mail.
Visiting: This can be visiting new church members, baptism families, the housebound or giving lifts by car to help people get to services. Please contact Sally Watson e-mail.
Catering: As part of a team, cooking and serving at St Luke’s social events. Please contact Liz Butler e-mail or Jo Dawson e-mail.
Community projects: Helping local residents with gardening, painting and minor DIY needs. Please contact Ron Lamont e-mail.
Christmas Market: Setting-up stalls, serving and clearing-up afterwards. Please contact Sophie Picken e-mail or Deborah Drakesmith e-mail.
Gardening: Tidying up the memorial garden in spring and autumn. Please contact Ann MacDonald c/o the Parish Office e-mail.
Parish Choir: The parish choir leads worship at the 10:00 Sunday service and rehearse from 09:00 beforehand. Please contact the Director of Music, Derek Carden e-mail.
Junior Choir: The junior choir help lead the worship with the parish choir and rehearse from 09:00 beforehand. Membership by audition - please contact Alison Benton e-mail.
Music Society: Monthly concerts of a very high standard welcomes helpers to set-up church, sell programmes and serve at the bar. Please contact Antony Lewis Crosby e-mail.
Children’s work: Helping or teaching at one of the three Junior Church groups for children aged 3 to 13 that meet during the 10:00 service. Please contact John Ryan e-mail.
Uniformed groups: Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies and Beavers meet weekly in the Community Hall and need regular helpers or those who can lead a group in one particular activity. For Scouts, Cubs and Beavers please contact the Group Scout Leader, Christian Schöpp e-mail; for Guides and Brownies please contact Belinda Perkins e-mail.
Playgroup: Helpers are always welcome for Thursday afternoons in the Community Hall (during term time). Please contact Rachel Franklin e-mail.
Bumps and Babes: Helpers required - supporting mums with new babies who meet in the hall on Thursday afternoons. Please contact Rachel Franklin e-mail.
Administration: Acting as minutes secretaries to one of the various committees which help ensure the smooth running at St Luke's. Please contact Sophie Picken e-mail.
