Throughout the Gifts of God program we have kept referring to 1 Peter 4:10 – thatwe should use the gifts of God that we have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God grace in its various forms.
We ask you to prayerfully look at the following different tasks, ideas and job below. These are task that need to be done to bring our church’s vision to life. Prayerfully read through the list and consider how you can use your gifts of time, passion, energy and skills in serving others in a way which is best for you. If anything jumps out, please email us (office@turramurrauniting.org.au) and tell us which ones, and we will have someone follow you up on how you can be involved!
Faith and Discipleship
9am Worship Roster:
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Musician | Be available to play/sing at least once per month Please note what instrument or singing also in responses. | Heather Koroknay |
| Prayer | Be prepared to be on the roster to prepare and deliver the prayer | Kevin Kim/ Phil Swain |
| Door welcomer | Be on the roster to meet and welcome and hand out notices when necessary | Sue Whipp |
| Computer | Set up weekly playlist; Songs, Bible Reading and ad hoc PowerPoints. Training and notes supplied. | Mark Whipp |
| Livestream | Set up camera shots/angles, bring up online coverage and close down. Training supplied. | Sue Whipp |
| Audio | Set up microphones, leads for instruments, operate sound desk. Training supplied | Sue Whipp/Ian Kitcher |
| Morning Tea | Provide cakes/biscuits and milk. Setup and clean coffee machine post usage. Load dishwasher and tidy up. | Sue Whipp |
| Collection | Walk collection pouches around the Congregation and return to the Minister leading. Place in envelope in safe | Sue Whipp |
| Flower arranging | Supply and arrange flowers in main Worship area, or place artificial flowers. |
9am Worship Planning Team:
The 9am worship support team meets monthly to plan the upcoming 9am worship services and to discern solutions for issues relating to the 9am worship. Use your gifts to help shape our 9am worship services – both content, creativity and ideas. This team currently exists but we are looking for an extra 2 or 3 people to join.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Team Member | Monthly meeting (4th Tuesday night 8-9:30pm). Sometimes requires creative thinking or further planning or preparation stemming from an idea. | Phil Swain |
10:45am Worship Roster
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Organist/Pianist | Play pre-set hymns | Sue Whipp |
| Reading | Attend Service, read Bible | Sue Whipp |
| Communion | Walk Communion elements around Service. Clean up | Sue Whipp |
Night Church Worship Team
Helping in one of the various roster roles. Contribute to the running of Night Church and help broaden the roster
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Leadership | Facilitator or Creative Coordinator | Max Day |
| Worship | Bible Reading, Prayer, Welcome Acknowledgement of Country etc | |
| Tech Team | Audio, Computer etc | |
| Hospitality | Dinner, Supper etc | |
| Music Team | Singers, Musicians etc |
2022 Advent Planning Team
A Short Term worship team that will work with the ministry team plan the content and creative elements of the four advent services in 2022 Advent is a significant time of preparation for Christmas, and being part of this team would help our faith community engage deeply with this process.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Team Member | Will meet once (or twice at most) to look at the four services of Advent (in the lead up to Christmas) and how we can make them engaging, helpful, creative and worshipful. This includes deciding on the content of the services and sermon as well as creative elements and visuals. | Phil Swain |
Prayer Support Team
Being part of a small prayer team who can respond to immediate personal prayer needs connected to our congregation sent via email. Uplifting people and situations in prayer … lots of benefits!
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Pray-er | You would need to be able to receive email and adhere to confidentiality requirements | Phil Swain |
Growing Young
Kids Church
Sunday morning program for children aged 3 to 12 during 9am Worship Service Positive engagement with families connected with the worshipping community. Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required. Safe Church Training required
| Role | Responsibility | Person to discuss with |
| Coordinator | Responsible for developing program of lessons, rostering, liaison with and support of team. | Edwina Baily |
| Teacher | Organising and running Sunday morning program on a regular basis. | Edwina Baily |
| Assistant | Assisting with Sunday morning program on a regular basis. | Edwina Baily |
Turra Turtles Playgroup
Tuesday morning outreach playgroup for local families. Positive engagement with local families, creating pathways for families into the worshipping community. Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required
| Role | Responsibility | Person to discuss with |
| Team Member | Willingness to organise crafts, participate in music time, talk with | Edwina Baily |
| Kitchen Team | Help in the kitchen, serving morning tea and cleaning up | Edwina Baily |
Turratots Childcare
Being a member of the Turratots Management Team (Board) to help connect and shape this ministry to local families.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Managament Board Member | Attend monthly meetings (often on Zoom) and build connections with Turratots Families. | Matt Smith |
| Treasurer | Attend monthly meetings Work alongside Turraots admin to give oversight to TT financials. (about 1 hour a weeks work) |
Friday Night Leader/Helper
Being part of the team that serves children, youth and families at BUGZ, Turrazone and SQ1. Positive engagement with local families, creating pathways for families into the worshipping community. Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| BUGZ Leader | Help from 3:30-5pm on a Friday afternoon (oversee some running around, eat afternoon tea, lead the kids through a story, make craft, and a quick pack-up). Commit to majority of weeks per term. Receive leadership training | Max Day |
| Turrazone Leader | Help from 5:15-7:15pm on a Friday evening (running games, eating dinner with the kids, and a quick pack-up). Commit to majority of weeks per term Receive leadership training and help with planning | Max Day |
| Square One Leader | Help from 7-9:30pm on a Friday night (running activities, preparing talks + supper as per roster, and a quick pack-up) Commit to majority of weeks per term Receive leadership training and help with planning | Max Day |
| BUGZ Helper | Help from 3:30-5pm on a Friday afternoon (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.) | Max Day |
| Turrazone Helper | Help from 5:15-7:15pm on a Friday evening (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.) | Max Day |
| Square One Helper | Help from 7-9:30pm on a Friday night (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.) | Max Day |
| Turrazone Cook | Cooking dinner for Turrazone kids and leaders (and sometimes a few parents too) – can be cooked at the church on Friday Night or beforehand and dropped off Once a term for Term 4 2022 | Max Day |
| SQ1 Devotion Leader | Prepare and lead a short devotion to be discussed at Square One (usually some form of input followed by discussion questions) Once a term for Term 4 2022 Friday Night of your choice, 8:30-9:30 at the Church | Max Day |
Parent Café Helper
Welcoming and chatting to any Turrazone parents who decide to stay during the program. Introducing parents to
members of the congregation, and making them feel connected and welcome.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Welcomer | Welcome, chat and have some tea/coffee with Turrazone parents from 5:20-6:20ish on a Friday arvo | Max Day |
Christmas Eve Workshop
Join the team of leaders helping lead the Christmas Eve program, across all 4 days. Helping facilitate a fun and nurturing program to help kids get the most out of Christmas
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Program Leaders | Attending all (or majority) of the Christmas Eve program. Leading a group of kids through various activities, as part of the Christmas Eve team. Attending training sessions prior to the program (4th and 11th of December) | Max Day |
| Admin Helper | Being on site from 1-2pm on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December Checking registrations and getting parents to sign their kids in to the program | Max Day |
| Afternoon Tea Helper | Preparing afternoon tea for the kids/team. Be at the church from 2:30-3:30 on one of the program days (21st, 22nd or 23rd of December) | Max Day |
| Dinner Helper | Preparing dinner for the kids/team Serving dinner at 6pm on one of the program days (21st, 22nd or 23rd of December) | Max Day |
| Pizza Buyer/s | Paying/contributing towards pizza for the kids/team, as their dinner for one night of the program | Max Day |
| Clean Up Helper | Assorted cleaning/tidying roles (eg. Vacuuming, moving stage pieces, putting equipment away, etc.) Helping from 8:15-9pm on Christmas Eve (after the service) | Max Day |
Youth Mentor Program
Becoming part of a program that connects young adults with older members of our congregation.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Young Adult Mentor/ Mentee | Meeting with your mentor/mentee on a regular basis (or as often as necessary) for catch-ups | Will Giacometti |
Pastoral Care
Church Wide Spring Picnic
Sunday picnic in local park in October. Opportunity for getting to know others in an outdoor environment. Build new connections.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Co ordinator | Plan event (set date, promote) | Wayne P Heather K |
Lent Suppers
Multiple small groups suppers (up to 8) on a weekend in March (pre Easter) to involve cross generations. Meet new people and build new connections. Sow seed for reciprocal invitations . Build new friendships
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Co ordinator | Plan event (set dates, promote) | Wayne P Heather K |
| Hosts | Host a supper (dessert and coffee) or dinner in home for 6 guests | Wayne P Heather K |
Winter Warmer Lunch
Sunday lunch @ TUC (after AGM). Opportunity for getting to know others following AGM Build new connections
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Co ordinator | Plan event (set date in co operation with Church Council) | Wayne P Heather K |
Pastoral Care Volunteer
Visit, call or provide transport to church for members in a caring way. Build new connections, Helps everyone feel connected and loved.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Phone callers | Be prepared to contact a couple of people on a semi regular basis and report back to the PCWG | Wayne P Heather K |
| Visitors | Be prepared to visit a couple of people on a semi regular basis and report back to the PCWG | |
| Drivers | Provide Transport |
ENews Editor
To be on a roster to help collate, edit and send weekly eNews (with Phil, Kevin & Lara)
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Fortnightly or monthly editor | To work with Kevin and Phil on weekly email, check, edit and send | Lara F |
Small Groups
Small Group Review Team
Review current small groups with a view to revitalising and re-energising small groups.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Small Group Review Committee | Review the current small group situation and determine where (or how) revitalisation might happen best. This team would meet 3 or 4 times – 2 times in 2022 and 2 times early 2023 and report back to CC. | Phil Swain/ Kevin Kim |
Small Group Coordination
Overseeing small groups, who is participating and connecting new people into a group.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Demographics | Maintain a spreadsheet that can be referred to by Church Council | Nigel Clarke |
| Profiles | Produce a “ready to publish” profile of each Small Group | Nigel Clarke |
| Sign-up | Looking out for new members to encourage participation in a Small Group | Nigel Clarke |
| Promotions | Using various Church communications including Sunday Services, weekly emails to promote participation in a Small Group | Nigel Clarke |
Small Group Resourcing
Promotion of Church-wide Small Group teaching program and provide ready to use materials for Small Group leaders
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Liason | Meeting with Church leadership and small group leaders to ensure teaching programs are aligned | Phil Swain |
| Preparation | Writing materials to be used by Small Groups | Phil Swain |
Better Neighbours
Christmas Carols
Turramurra Community Carols and family entertainment in Cameron Park (Dec 18, 2022)
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| BBQ cooks | Setup the BBQ, cook sausages and onions and clean up and pack BBQ away | Wayne Prowse |
| BBQ servers | Serving sausages and onions in bread and answer any questions | Wayne Prowse |
| BBQ cashiers | Calculate amount to be paid and collect the monies either by cash or Electronic means | Wayne Prowse |
| Welcoming | Greet people as they come, hand out song sheets and candles. Direct people as required to BBQ, First Aid gazebo, Church ToiIets etc. | Rob Day |
| Setup | Move stage and band equipment to site and back. Also move Bouncy Castle to site and back and generators. | Mark Whipp |
| Entertainment | Supervise Bouncy Castle, perform Face Painting and supervise games such as a Bocce tournament etc. | Judy Giacometti |
Social Justice Team
Supporting & advocating social justice issues & matters in our community
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Committee members | Regular meetings to discuss the matters relating to social justice | Kevin Kim 0414 746 735 |
Mission Support Team
Contact with the TUC missionaries and sharing updates with the congregations.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Committee members | Regualr meetings to discuss the matters relating to supporting our missinaries | Kevin Kim 0414 746 735 |
Revisioning Church Spaces
Revisioning Church Entrance, lounge and foyers. Includes TV monitors to promote church activities
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Committee Member | Meeting once a month to consider how best to re-vision these areas. Anticipated to start October and have plans to present to Church Council in April 2023. | Judy Giacometti Robin Ruys Mark Whipp |
Sunday Arvo Seminars
Sunday arvo seminars on “life topics” or local issues for the community to get together/attend.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Committee Member | Meeting once a month to consider how best to re-vision these areas. Anticipated to start meeting in February 2023 and have 1 to 2 events for 2023. | Judy Giacometti Robin Ruys Mark Whipp |
The Dish
Soup Kitchen – TUC serves on first Friday of alternate (odd) months
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Service Coordinator | Cooridinate / Assisst coordinate the TUC team rosters, smooth running of the evening, liaise with The Dish Coordinator | Lara Fowler |
| Service Volunteer | Attend on the evening to set up, serve meals, tea & coffee, engage in conversation with attendees | Lara Fowler |
| Cooking | Volunteer to cook soup, main course, dessert | Lara Fowler |
| Pick up Sausages | Pick up sausages from wahroonga butcher, cook & deliver to Hornsby | Lara Fowler |
| Collect & Heat Knox Food | Collect meals cooked by year 3 Knox students (9-10am), refrigerate during the day and deliver heated to Fusion at 5pm | Lara Fowler |
KCEA
Ku-ring-gai Christian Education Association (KCEA) Representing TUC on the committee of 8 local Churches who fund and support an SRE teacher at Ku-ring-gai High School
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| Committee Rep | Participate in Quarterly meetings & Prayer Breakfasts | Jon Fowler |
Flea Market
Community event to facilitate the ‘recycling’ of items, deep connections and visitors from near & far.
| Role | Requirements of Role | Who to Discuss Questions with |
| FM Coordinator/ Chairperson | Be the point of contact for upcoming Flea Market, chair meetings, be available on Wednesday evening prior, Thursday evening & all day Friday & Saturday | Flea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse) |
| Coordinate disposal of unsold items | Using contact lists complied over past flea markets – liaise between other charities & facilities willing to pick up unsold items. Eg, books, trash & treasure, clothes, toys & games etc. | Flea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse) |
| Plant Stall | Coordinate May 2023 Plant Stall | Christine Andrews |
| Electronic payment cashiers | Receive payments via ‘Square’ eftpos | Lara Fowler |
| Setting up | Wednesday evening prior from 6.30pm – bring up tables etc from under hall – setting up 2pm – 3.30pm | |
| Packing up | Saturday afternoon from 2pm – 3.30pm | Flea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse) |