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The Parish | Get Involved
Get involved and join a thriving church community

Get involved and join a thriving church community

St James and Emmanuel is your church and you can help shape its life and help serve its neighbours.

We achieve a diverse range of activities in this church through the generosity and goodwill of volunteers. A willing heart is all you need and if any training is required it will be given.

Areas where you can contribute are listed below in no particular order. If you find something that interests you, just click on the contact name. You can also contact the Parish Office by email or on 0161 446 4150 for further information.

Music

Taking part in the musical worship of the church.
Contact Helen Leach

Working with families and children

Children in church and other family groups.
Contact Tom Phipps (under 5s and Youth Cafe) or Rachel Bundock (Primary Age Children)

Intercessions

Leading intercessions during services.
Contact Nick Bundock:

Hospitality

Coffee preparation and serving in services.
Contact Diana Stovell (Emmanuel) or Maureen Dyer (St James)

Readings

Reading Bible passages in church services.
Contact Gill Newman

Techical Support

PA and computer management for services.
Contact Nick Bundock

Flowers

Producing flower decorations for both churches.
Contact Andrea Dunkerley

Cleaning

Keeping St James looking its best.
Contact Andrea Dunkerley

PCC Membership

Helping in the decisions and organisation of the church.
Contact Nick Bundock

Sidespeople

Those that help to enable the smooth running of services.
Contact Andrea Dunkerley

Boaz Night Shelters

Ministering to the needs of asylum-seekers.
Contact Sarah Jamodu

Lay Assistants

Assisting the clergy giving wine at communion.
Contact Christine Sandiford

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