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Joining the community

Get Involved

Churches depend on volunteers and St Machar’s is no exception. While we know that some people are happy just to come to services , many of us develop a sense of belonging by doing things: and the list of things one can do in St Machar’s will fit every ability, and every age. 

Would you like to join the choir? Speak to the organist (who is also Director of Music) after a service or send a message to music@stmachar.com.  

You may wish to apply to be a choral scholar, a group of young singers who are supported by the legacy left by a former organist and choir-master, James Lobban. Again, speak to the Director of Music after a service or email music@stmachar.com

Would you like to ring a bell? The bell-ringers practise on Mondays, and ring on Sundays. Contact the Tower Secretary, Ruth Ogilvie, at stmachar@sacr.org

See below for lots of other ways you can get involved. If you are interested in finding out more, contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information at treasurer@stmachar.com

For all the following, speak to anyone on duty after the morning service and they will introduce you to the right person—or send an email message to the Cathedral Secretary at office@stmachar.com 

Various Opportunities Await

Through the week we need volunteers to welcome visitors and to staff the shop. The commitment would normally be two or three hours a week, but it can be varied.  

Are you prepared to be a volunteer at evening concerts and recitals? 

Do you have practical skills and can help with maintenance?  

Do you like flower arranging? Use the flower image that you have on the home page? 

What about helping with teas and coffees after morning and special services (which is a very good way of getting to know people).  

Or perhaps you would be happy helping to keep St Machar’s clean? 

Working With Children 

Two adults are necessary for Sunday School every Sunday during school terms: you need to vetted through the national Protection for Vulnerable Groups (PVG) process, but if you’d like to help we shall see to that. And the Education Officer needs volunteers to help with the numerous school parties which visit the Cathedral.