| At the heart of our life together at St. Timothy’s is our Sunday worship. But life at St. Timothy’s goes well beyond Sunday worship and St. Timothy’s itself. There are many and varied opportunities for fellowship, learning, serving and sharing in Christ’s ministry in the world for children, youth and adults. Below is a sampling of program and ministry at St. Timothy’s, and the many ways that one may be involved in the life of this parish community. If you would like more information on a particular ministry or program you are invited to call the designated contact person or the parish office. | .jpg "Image") |
Acorns and Oaks – a play and education groups for children infant through pre-K and their caregivers. (Contact: Lori Robinson)Acolytes – serve as torch bearers and crucifer during worship services. Grade 4 and older. (Contact: Neal Matsunaga) Adopt-a-Family – provides Christmas gifts for needy families through the Monument Crisis Center (Contact: Tania Hansen-DeYoung) Adult Education – A variety of education programs and opportunities, including forums, inquirers’ classes, Bible studies, and preparation for baptism or confirmation are available on Sunday mornings and during the week throughout the program year. See Adult Programs for a current schedule. (Contact: The Rev. Kathy Trapani)
Altar Guild – prepares and cares for the altar and its linens, vestments and vessels (Contact: Renie Pope, Margaret Lubratich) Book Group – Meets monthly to discuss a variety of books, including contemporary, classic, fiction and non-fiction. See Tidings for the current selection. (Contact: Mary Jones) Bread Baking – Prepares bread for Sunday Communion services (Contact: Meg Lindley) Coffee Hour – Hosts provide refreshments for parishioners and visitors between the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services (Contact: Jane Butterfield) Concert Series -- Sponsored by the Music Department, St. Timothy’s offers quality concerts by a variety of artists at an affordable price. See the Concert Series brochure for current the current season schedule. (Contact: Pat Parr) Diablo Lodge/Sunrise Village – St. Timothy’s clergy and volunteers host a monthly service of Holy Communion at the Diablo Lodge and Sunrise Village residential facilities. (Contact: Jacque Chiavini 820-0779 Education for Ministry – an in depth, four year study of the Bible, Church History and Theology; meets weekly October through June (Contact: Nancy Bancroft, Connie Ash) Emmaus Elementary Youth Group – a combined fellowship, choir and teaching program for children grades K through 5 (Contact: Lori Robinson) Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors – Eucharistic ministers serve Communion at worship services Eucharistic visitors, while Eucharistic visitors take Communion to those who are unable to attend church. (Contact: Kathy Trapani)
Foyer Groups – provide an opportunity for parishioners to meet each other in small, organized dinner groups (Contact: Patti Farris) Fruits of the Harvest – St. Timothy’s annual dinner and auction for outreach to local, domestic and international beneficiaries (Contact: Leslie Firth, Susan Cyr) God Squad – A monthly, collaborative youth outreach ministry with Episcopal churches in Contra Costa County. (Contact: The Rev. Shana Price) Good News Hour – Sunday morning education for children, youth and adults during the school year. Good News Hour takes place between the 9:00 and 11:00 services. (Contact: Lori Robinson) Healing Ministry – At each Sunday service, healing ministers offer prayers for healing with anointing and laying on of hands in the Healing Chapel at the rear of the Church. (Contact: Kathy Trapani) Intercessory Prayer Chain – Private intercessory prayer for parishioners and their loved ones is available through the Intercessory Prayer Chain. Prayer requests may be called into the parish office or made in writing using the request form in the narthex of the Church. (Contact: Kay Lynn Liggins) Lectors – are those who read the Scripture lessons or read the prayers of the people during worship (Contact: Kathy Trapani) Men’s Club – a monthly social gathering for the men of St. Timothy’s that includes dinner and program (Contact: Gary Cyr)
Music Ministry -- Music at St. Timothy’s takes on a variety of styles and sounds, and singers and musicians of various age groups are invited and encouraged to participate in one of our music groups or choirs. Groups include 9:00 Musicians (contemporary), Jubilate (traditional choir), and Emmaus Children’s Choir. (Contact: Pat Parr)
Neighborhood Groups – These geographically-based groups provide meals and transportation to others in the group during times of need (Contact: Carleen Carns, Susan Paulus)
Noah’s Ark Preschool – Noah’s Ark offers a Christ-centered preschool program for children aged 2 years 9 months through 5. (Contact: Karen Berry) Outreach – We reach out to the local community and to the world around us through our many outreach activities. St. Timothy’s supports such efforts as Loaves and Fishes, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, Options Recovery Systems, Monument Crisis Center, Global Aids Interfaith Alliance, and many more. (Contact: Patricia Pearson). Parish Musical – Each year the St. Timothy’s community joins in the production of a parish musical. Performances have included Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Honk. (Contact: Pat Parr) Peace and Justice – Members of the Peace and Justice Commission work toward this end through awareness, education offerings and action. (Contact: Jonathan Abernathy-Deppe) Prayers of the People – At St. Timothy’s the Prayers of the People which are read during worship are written by members of the congregation so that they reflect current world events as well as the life and concerns of this community. (Contact: Kathy Trapani) Retreats – Annual retreats are offered for women and couples. See Tidings for current dates and programs. (Contact: Kathy Trapani) Senior Ministries – provides fellowship, activities, education and support for the senior members of the parish (Contact: Joan Evens) Shawl Ministry – Members gather twice monthly for a time of knitting, crocheting and fellowship as they create shawls, scarves and other items for those in need. (Contact: Mary Louise Gotthold) Stephen Ministry – Stephen Ministers are trained laypersons who offer care, companionship and a listening ear to those experiencing a time of difficulty, crisis or change. See the Stephen Ministry brochure for more information. (Contact: Joan Evens, Jane Butterfield) Tidings – St. Timothy’s parish newsletter is published twice monthly. Submissions may be made to the parish office. (Contact: Bea Pussman) Ushers – assist parishioners by seating them and distributing bulletins during worship and collecting the offering (Contact: Bob Fletcher) Vacation Bible Camp – a summer week of Bible fun for children pre-K through Grade 5. Children learn about God and the message of the Bible through stories, crafts, music and games. (Contact: Lori Robinson) Vestry – the governing Board of St. Timothy’s Parish. Members are elected at the annual convention for a three-year term. (Contact: Wendy Peterson) Village – St. Timothy’s Village is a fellowship ministry, with social gathering and activities for families with children infant through high school. (Contact: Carolyn Bried) Welcome Ministry – Members of the Welcome Ministry insure that visitors, newcomers and regular members at St. Timothy’s experience Christ’s hospitality and welcome by greeting at each service and providing information and follow-up to those who wish it. (Contact: Virginia Woy) Youth Ministry – A variety of programs, activities, fellowship events and opportunities for spiritual formation and outreach are available for junior and senior high youth. See the Youth Ministry brochure for a current schedule and program details. (Contact: The Rev. Shana Price)
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