​What is Stewardship? It is a part of our faith journey which includes three primary elements: Time, Talent, and Treasure. As St. Francis of Assisi taught: “It is in Giving that We Receive.”

• Printable Time and Talent Commitment Form

​Time and Talent Commitment Descriptions

​WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Acolyte/ Crucifer
As a part of the Altar party they process and recess and assist during the service.
 
Altar Guild
Altar Guild members prepare the church/chapel altar for Sunday and Wednesday Eucharist and other special services. Facilitate flower honorariums and the distribution of the flowers to those celebrating special occasions after the service.  
 
Audio/Visual Team
The Audio/Video team enables our parishioners and visitors from near and far to participate in St. Francis church services via online and provides enhanced audio for all.  The services can be viewed “Live” or at any time one chooses. 

Bell Choir
The Bell Choir performs periodically during the year. Regular practice is required.
 
Greeters
Greeters are at our doors before services to welcome all, but especially visitors. They help with familiarization, offer name tags and request information for follow-up. They invite visitors to join us for coffee hour and introduce visitors to the clergy.
 
Lectors
Lectors read the appointed scriptures and prayers of the people during the service.
 
Choir
The choir leads the music during services and sings an anthem. The choir performs from late Fall to mid-Spring. Membership requires commitment and regular participation.
 
Ushers
Ushers present the service bulletin to parishioners and visitors upon their arrival, assist with seating, collect the offering and coordinate the flow at the communion rail. They answer questions, give directions and assist as needed. 

Praise Team
A team of musicians and singers who offer contemporary Christian music at the monthly Saturday service and occasional Sunday or Special service.
  
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRIES
Daughters of the King
This is an international order for women in the Episcopal Church and churches in communion with it, whose members pledge themselves to a lifelong program of prayer, study, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s reign and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her church.
 
Lay Eucharistic/Home Visitors
Lay Eucharistic/Home Visitors are a vital part in embodying the reality of the church as community. They represent the church to those whom they visit, reminding them that the sick and infirm are an integral part of our community, the body of Christ.
 
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain members commit to pray for people requesting prayer for specific needs. It is named “chain” because it “links” those in need with those praying, amplifying the power of prayer, while connecting with a Power greater than us. St. Francis’s mission is to cover our church leadership, members, and the wider community with petitions and praise. We are committed to nurturing a culture where prayer is our first response, not our last resort, requesting God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. 
 
Memorial Receptions
At the direction of the family, team members prepare and serve light food and refreshments to family members and friends following a burial service as an expression of support to those grieving the loss of their loved one.
 
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Men’s Group
Meets Tuesday mornings, alternating between serious discussion of life and faith issues and breakfast and social interaction.
 
Social Activities Team
Arranges all fellowship activities throughout the year.  The goal is to have an activity every month facilitating the building of community.
 
Solo Journeyers
Parish members traveling through their life without a significant partner meet regularly to share conversation, food, wine, activities, laughter, and companionship.
 
SERVICE MINISTRIES 
Loving Our Neighbors (Outreach)
The St. Francis in the Valley LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS committee reaches out to those in need in many creative ways, through support of world-wide outreach projects and through support of local/area-wide outreach projects. Some require steady weekly or monthly commitments, some are special one-time events, some involve almost everyone in the church, and some involve only a few folks. The Committee is dedicated to using our hearts and hands to serve the marginalized, the broken and those in need.  Should you be interested in any of the projects listed or would like a project to be considered, the committee welcomes new ideas along with hands-on and financial support.
 
Boutique Assistants
The Boutique is a gift shop offering beautiful unique merchandise at discount prices, open every Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. service.  It is a vital ministry for St. Francis as all profits go to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, which is solely used to help those in need in the Green Valley Community. 
 
Creation Care-Green Team
We model and teach practical skills to live in harmony with our environment by reducing, reusing, recycling and repurposing.  We meet formally and informally on a regular basis to support and learn about projects that will benefit St. Francis and the community.  News from the Pews, the weekly newsletter, shares tips that help to accomplish these goals.  We’ve also added a good will ambassador, Sully, (a rescued Sulcata tortoise) to convey successful stories and tips from the parishioners.   We enthusiastically welcome you to join us as together, we care for creation.

Photographers
Provide photographic support for St. Francis staff and the congregation. Assists in the development of digital presentations when requested.  Ensures all photos taken by the photographic team are properly archived on the St. Francis One-Drive site.

Landscape & Grounds Team
This team assists in the care and maintenance of the Parish grounds.  Physical labor is required.
 
Welcome Ministry
Oversees the greeters and provides follow-up to visitors and new members. Presents welcome gift to visitors and assists newcomers with integration into the parish.
 
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 
Trust Fund Board
The board holds and administers Trust properties and initiates annual distributions per the designated formula to the Parish in support of operations.
 
Memorial & Gifts Committee
Oversees and manages funds given as memorials with or without specific designation and recommends appropriate dispersal of these funds.
 
Personnel Committee
Recommends to the Vestry compensation and other terms of employment for all employees of the Parish, both clerical and lay.
 
Office Support/Receptionist
Provide reception desk coverage during office hours and help with office functions.
 
Stewardship Committee
Members participate in planning and conducting the annual Stewardship Program and emphasize stewardship of time and talent throughout the year.
 
Tellers/Auditors
Teller teams are responsible for processing all service collections including  counting the funds and preparing the deposits each week.  The auditor observes the tellers activities and the handling of collected funds to insure they are in accordance with standard and acceptable accounting practice once a month.
 
Finance Committee
Prepares the annual budget, oversees management and disbursement of funds and provides periodic reports to the parish and Vestry of the parish’s financial status.
 
Vestry
The vestry is the elected leadership of the church charged with the responsibility to discern the vision toward which God is drawing our congregations and to keep the mission of the Church and that of St. Francis Parish clearly before the parish community.
 
Website Management
Designs and manages the church’s web page and keeps information current.
 
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In addition to all the opportunities listed above, we encourage you to consider experiencing Centering Prayer, the Labyrinth, the Library, and our many opportunities for faith enrichment through Bible Study and other Adult Ed.