What Kind of Commitment Fits Your Life Right Now?

At St. Thomas, there are many ways to engage in the life of our church—through serving, lifelong learning, fellowship, pastoral hospitality, family and youth ministries, and serving outside our walls.

Engaging does not look the same for everyone—or in every season of life. You may be ready to serve regularly, help with a single event, try something new, or simply learn more before deciding. You may also be in a season when you need to rest or continue serving exactly where you are. All of those are faithful choices.

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As you explore the opportunities in this booklet, consider:

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• What fits the time and energy you have right now?

• What brings you joy or sparks your curiosity?

• Is there something you would like to try?

• Is there something you may be ready to lay down?

There is no pressure and no perfect answer. You do not have to know exactly where you belong before you begin.

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How Much Time Are You Ready to Give?

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You’ll see these descriptions throughout the booklet to help you understand the rhythm and time commitment of each opportunity:

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• One Time — Help with a single event or project.

• Occasionally — Participate when a need arises or when your schedule allows.

• For a Season — Commit for a defined period, with a clear beginning and ending. How often you participate will depend on the ministry and the number of people involved.

• Ongoing Rhythm — Participate regularly, such as weekly, monthly, or as part of a rotation.

• Not Sure Yet — Learn more, ask questions, or try something before committing.

Our hope is that as we engage together, we grow not only in what we do, but also in how we know Christ, love one another, and make Christ’s love known.

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Ready to engage—or just have questions? Contact Aneya Elbert at engage@stthomasbcs.org. We’re happy to help you explore what might fit your life in this season.