Serving At Cowplain Church

Question 1

Cowplain Creche (0-4 Years)

Answer

There are 2 roles within Creche that you can do.

A leader: this person will organise the crafts and Bible stories, prepare drinks and get the toys out. During the service they will lead the morning, deciding when to have drinks and when to do the Bible reading etc. Please note that this role is only for Church members.

A helper: this person will assist the leader in putting the toys out and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning in Creche.

You will only be put on the rota once every few weeks, and we work around you- do not worry if you can only do 1 Sunday for 6 weeks!

On Sunday, find Laura Skeet (Creche Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 2

Cowplain Bumps & Babes (Expectant Mums & Babies)

Answer

There is 1 role within Bumps & Babes that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist the leader in putting the toys out and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning at Bumps & Babes.

You are welcome to be present every Thursday morning, however this is not necessary. Being there every week means you can develop a great relationship with the mothers and babies, so we do recommend being there as often as possible.

On Sunday, find Jodie Mitchell (Bumps & Babes Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 3

Cowplain Toddlers (0-4 Years)

Answer

There are a few roles within Toddlers that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning at Toddlers. They can play with the Toddlers, hold a baby while Mum has her tea, chat with the parents and tidy up where necessary.

Kitchen Helper: Kitchen helpers will prepare squash for the children and tea & coffee for the adults, and serve the drinks at snacktime.

You are welcome to be present every Thursday morning, however this is not always necessary. Being there every week means you can develop a great relationship with the mothers and toddlers, so we do recommend being there as often as possible.

Put out the toys: This can be done any time after Tuesday Coffee Shop (once a month on a Wednesday due to Prayer Meeting/Members meeting). What is required is to put the toys out by following a picture and it should only take you 20-30 minutes a week.

On Sunday, find Sara Brown (Toddlers Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 4

Sunday Club (Year R-Year 6)

Answer

There are 2 roles within Sunday Club that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a Sunday morning. We ask that you are there from 9:30am on a Sunday morning when it is your duty day to do the cutting out that is usually needed! During the morning you will help the younger group (4-7 years) when they are doing their crafts, and just join in to help where you can. You may be put on the rota once every 6 weeks.

A teacher: Teachers are slotted in for 3 weeks at a time so there isn’t too much change for the children each week. There are resources that are provided for you to use, and the theme is decided weeks in advance. All you need are the skills to be creative, fun and loving towards our lovely children. Please note that this role is only for Church members.

This is a role that we are in much need of as we are regularly getting 20+ children a week, so if you feel this is something you want to do but are not sure about it- please ask the questions you have! The children are all lovely, and it’s a true privilege to disciple these children.

On Sunday, find Lou Bundy (Sunday Club Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 5

Cowplain Kids (Year R-Year 6)

Answer

There is 1 role within Cowplain Kids that you can do.

A helper: This role can involve lots of things, depending what you are comfortable with. You can lead a game, make the drinks, play the games as someone else leads or even be the designated dancer for the songs…! Just be a general friendly person a child can have fun with. If you are a church member, this role can also include leading the short Bible talk.

We ask that you are at Cowplain Kids as often as you can, every Friday would be best, so you can develop relationships with these children and they can get to know a friendly face!

On Sunday, find Ryan and Apphia Gaudion (Cowplain Kids Leaders) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Please note that this ministry is currently not running due to the lack of leaders, but we would still appreciate knowing if you are interested.

Question 6

Relish (Year 7+)

Answer

There is 1 role within Relish that you can do.

A leader: If your heart is to disciple young people, this is the role for you. Roughly 1 Sunday a month you will be asked to lead a session with a handful of youngsters. This includes games and Bible study. Please be aware that this role is for Church members only.

On Sunday, Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 7

Playing An Instrument

Answer

We have an excellent worship team, full of a variety of instruments, and we would love to hear what you can bring to the team.

As of now, we currently have instruments for the following:

Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Keyboard
Clarinet

If you can play other instruments that are not on the list, we welcome your skills!

The worship team are on the rota every 4-6 weeks, and are also encouraged to come to a Thursday evening music practice when on the rota for the following Sunday.

On Sunday, find one of the worship leaders (Robbie Matthews, Ethan Brown, Dan & Bex Kent) or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 8

Vocals

Answer

If you’re interested in becoming one of our singers, whether you play an instrument or not, then please speak to one of the worship leaders (Robbie Matthews, Ethan Brown, Dan & Bex Kent) or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

The worship team are on the rota every 4-6 weeks, and are also encouraged to come to a Thursday evening music practice when on the rota for the following Sunday.

Question 9

PA Sound Operator

Answer

This is the job to manage and lead the sound on a Sunday morning. This is a heavily required role, and comes with full extensive training. If you’ve never done anything with a PA desk before, that’s not a problem at all. You will be fully trained, and walked through a few Sundays and music practices.

If you’re interested in joining the PA team, then please speak to Ryan Gaudion (PA Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 10

SongPro

Answer

This person will control the visuals (like words to the songs, sermon slides) on the screen at the front of the church, TVs around the hall and on the live stream. You will be given full training on how to use the system and how to volunteer within this role.

If you’re interested in joining the SongPro team, then please speak to Michael Droney or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 11

9:15am and 11am Sunday Discovery Service

Answer

Fellowship and refreshments after the Sunday service cannot go a miss, we are so grateful to those who make and serve tea and coffee! This job is greatly appreciated, would you like to join?

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and setting up refreshments before and after church services
Cleaning up and organising the refreshment area after each service
Serving the tea and coffee after the service finishes

On Sunday, find Karen King (Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 12

5pm Sunday Discipleship Service

Answer

Fellowship and refreshments before the Sunday service cannot go a miss, we are so grateful to those who make and serve tea and coffee (and cake)! This job is greatly appreciated, would you like to join?

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and setting up refreshments before and after church services
Cleaning up and organising the refreshment area after each service
Serving the tea and coffee at 4:30pm before the service

On Sunday, find Apphia Gaudion (Evening Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 13

Tuesday Coffee Shop

Answer

There are two roles for our Tuesday Coffee Shop.

A server/barista: This role is for someone to work in the kitchen to make the teas, lattes and cappuccinos. If you don’t have experience on a coffee machine, that’s not a problem, we will train you. If you otherwise want to stick with the teas- that’s also welcome!

A waiter: This ministry role requires you to take orders and return with their coffee and tea to their table! A lovely job talking to people and putting a smile on their face.

On Tuesday or Sunday, find Karen King (Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 14

Putting Out Chairs

Answer

Join the Set-Up Team and help create a warm and welcoming environment for your church community!

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team of volunteers who help set up for worship services and events at the church.

One Saturday every couple months to put out the chairs for a Sunday.

Please email the church office to register your interest.

Question 15

Cleaning The Church

Answer

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our cleaning team. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of our church.

The responsibilities of the cleaning team include dusting, hoovering, mopping, and sanitising surfaces. The team meets once a week for a couple hours to complete these tasks, and are so appreciated!

Please email the church office to register your interest.

Question 16

Putting Out Toddlers Toys

Answer

Our Toddler group meets on a Thursday morning and enjoy playing with the hundreds of toys that we put out. We would appreciate some extra help to accompany those who put the toys out.

From a Tuesday afternoon/evening onwards, every week during term time.

Email the church office to register your interest.

Question 17

Cowplain Creche (0-4 Years)

Answer

There are 2 roles within Creche that you can do.

A leader: this person will organise the crafts and Bible stories, prepare drinks and get the toys out. During the service they will lead the morning, deciding when to have drinks and when to do the Bible reading etc. Please note that this role is only for Church members.

A helper: this person will assist the leader in putting the toys out and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning in Creche.

You will only be put on the rota once every few weeks, and we work around you- do not worry if you can only do 1 Sunday for 6 weeks!

On Sunday, find Laura Skeet (Creche Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 18

Cowplain Bumps & Babes (Expectant Mums & Babies)

Answer

There is 1 role within Bumps & Babes that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist the leader in putting the toys out and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning at Bumps & Babes.

You are welcome to be present every Thursday morning, however this is not necessary. Being there every week means you can develop a great relationship with the mothers and babies, so we do recommend being there as often as possible.

On Sunday, find Jodie Mitchell (Bumps & Babes Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 19

Cowplain Toddlers (0-4 Years)

Answer

There are a few roles within Toddlers that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a morning at Toddlers. They can play with the Toddlers, hold a baby while Mum has her tea, chat with the parents and tidy up where necessary.

Kitchen Helper: Kitchen helpers will prepare squash for the children and tea & coffee for the adults, and serve the drinks at snacktime.

You are welcome to be present every Thursday morning, however this is not always necessary. Being there every week means you can develop a great relationship with the mothers and toddlers, so we do recommend being there as often as possible.

Put out the toys: This can be done any time after Tuesday Coffee Shop (once a month on a Wednesday due to Prayer Meeting/Members meeting). What is required is to put the toys out by following a picture and it should only take you 20-30 minutes a week.

On Sunday, find Sara Brown (Toddlers Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 20

Sunday Club (Year R-Year 6)

Answer

There are 2 roles within Sunday Club that you can do.

A helper: this person will assist and be the extra pair of hands necessary for a Sunday morning. We ask that you are there from 9:30am on a Sunday morning when it is your duty day to do the cutting out that is usually needed! During the morning you will help the younger group (4-7 years) when they are doing their crafts, and just join in to help where you can. You may be put on the rota once every 6 weeks.

A teacher: Teachers are slotted in for 3 weeks at a time so there isn’t too much change for the children each week. There are resources that are provided for you to use, and the theme is decided weeks in advance. All you need are the skills to be creative, fun and loving towards our lovely children. Please note that this role is only for Church members.

This is a role that we are in much need of as we are regularly getting 20+ children a week, so if you feel this is something you want to do but are not sure about it- please ask the questions you have! The children are all lovely, and it’s a true privilege to disciple these children.

On Sunday, find Lou Bundy (Sunday Club Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 21

Cowplain Kids (Year R-Year 6)

Answer

There is 1 role within Cowplain Kids that you can do.

A helper: This role can involve lots of things, depending what you are comfortable with. You can lead a game, make the drinks, play the games as someone else leads or even be the designated dancer for the songs…! Just be a general friendly person a child can have fun with. If you are a church member, this role can also include leading the short Bible talk.

We ask that you are at Cowplain Kids as often as you can, every Friday would be best, so you can develop relationships with these children and they can get to know a friendly face!

On Sunday, find Ryan and Apphia Gaudion (Cowplain Kids Leaders) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Please note that this ministry is currently not running due to the lack of leaders, but we would still appreciate knowing if you are interested.

Question 22

Relish (Year 7+)

Answer

There is 1 role within Relish that you can do.

A leader: If your heart is to disciple young people, this is the role for you. Roughly 1 Sunday a month you will be asked to lead a session with a handful of youngsters. This includes games and Bible study. Please be aware that this role is for Church members only.

On Sunday, Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 23

Playing An Instrument

Answer

We have an excellent worship team, full of a variety of instruments, and we would love to hear what you can bring to the team.

As of now, we currently have instruments for the following:

Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Keyboard
Clarinet

If you can play other instruments that are not on the list, we welcome your skills!

The worship team are on the rota every 4-6 weeks, and are also encouraged to come to a Thursday evening music practice when on the rota for the following Sunday.

On Sunday, find one of the worship leaders (Robbie Matthews, Ethan Brown, Dan & Bex Kent) or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 24

Vocals

Answer

If you’re interested in becoming one of our singers, whether you play an instrument or not, then please speak to one of the worship leaders (Robbie Matthews, Ethan Brown, Dan & Bex Kent) or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

The worship team are on the rota every 4-6 weeks, and are also encouraged to come to a Thursday evening music practice when on the rota for the following Sunday.

Question 25

PA Sound Operator

Answer

This is the job to manage and lead the sound on a Sunday morning. This is a heavily required role, and comes with full extensive training. If you’ve never done anything with a PA desk before, that’s not a problem at all. You will be fully trained, and walked through a few Sundays and music practices.

If you’re interested in joining the PA team, then please speak to Ryan Gaudion (PA Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 26

SongPro

Answer

This person will control the visuals (like words to the songs, sermon slides) on the screen at the front of the church, TVs around the hall and on the live stream. You will be given full training on how to use the system and how to volunteer within this role.

If you’re interested in joining the SongPro team, then please speak to Michael Droney or Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 27

9:15am and 11am Sunday Discovery Service

Answer

Fellowship and refreshments after the Sunday service cannot go a miss, we are so grateful to those who make and serve tea and coffee! This job is greatly appreciated, would you like to join?

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and setting up refreshments before and after church services
Cleaning up and organising the refreshment area after each service
Serving the tea and coffee after the service finishes

On Sunday, find Karen King (Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 28

5pm Sunday Discipleship Service

Answer

Fellowship and refreshments before the Sunday service cannot go a miss, we are so grateful to those who make and serve tea and coffee (and cake)! This job is greatly appreciated, would you like to join?

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and setting up refreshments before and after church services
Cleaning up and organising the refreshment area after each service
Serving the tea and coffee at 4:30pm before the service

On Sunday, find Apphia Gaudion (Evening Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 29

Tuesday Coffee Shop

Answer

There are two roles for our Tuesday Coffee Shop.

A server/barista: This role is for someone to work in the kitchen to make the teas, lattes and cappuccinos. If you don’t have experience on a coffee machine, that’s not a problem, we will train you. If you otherwise want to stick with the teas- that’s also welcome!

A waiter: This ministry role requires you to take orders and return with their coffee and tea to their table! A lovely job talking to people and putting a smile on their face.

On Tuesday or Sunday, find Karen King (Refreshments Leader) for more information and Phil Atherton (Ministry Elder) on a Sunday to register your interest. Otherwise, email the church office during the week.

Question 30

Putting Out Chairs

Answer

Join the Set-Up Team and help create a warm and welcoming environment for your church community!

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our team of volunteers who help set up for worship services and events at the church.

One Saturday every couple months to put out the chairs for a Sunday.

Please email the church office to register your interest.

Question 31

Cleaning The Church

Answer

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our cleaning team. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of our church.

The responsibilities of the cleaning team include dusting, hoovering, mopping, and sanitising surfaces. The team meets once a week for a couple hours to complete these tasks, and are so appreciated!

Please email the church office to register your interest.

Question 32

Putting Out Toddlers Toys

Answer

Our Toddler group meets on a Thursday morning and enjoy playing with the hundreds of toys that we put out. We would appreciate some extra help to accompany those who put the toys out.

From a Tuesday afternoon/evening onwards, every week during term time.

Email the church office to register your interest.

Serving At Cowplain Church

Get Stuck In To Serving God.

Children's Groups

Children's Ministry Roles

Worship Team On A Sunday

Worship & Visuals Team

Sunday Services, Events & Coffee Shop

Church Upkeep Jobs

Contact The
Church Office

Get in touch!

Call us!

Durley Avenue, PO8 8XA

Give To Cowplain Church

Join Jack on a Giant Adventure!

Children's Ministry Roles

Worship & Visuals Team

Sunday Services, Events & Coffee Shop

Church Upkeep Jobs

Get Stuck In To Serving God.

Children's Groups

Children's Ministry Roles

Worship Team On A Sunday

Worship & Visuals Team

Sunday Services, Events & Coffee Shop

Church Upkeep Jobs

Contact TheChurch Office

Get in touch!

Call us!

Durley Avenue, PO8 8XA

Give To Cowplain Church

Join Jack on a Giant Adventure!

Children's Ministry Roles

Worship & Visuals Team

Sunday Services, Events & Coffee Shop

Church Upkeep Jobs

Contact The
Church Office