Acolytes
Altar Guild
Chalice Bearers
Choir
Lectors
Nursery
Ushers

Acolytes
Who: Youths from age 10 and up, some adults have also served.
What: We serve at the altar during the liturgies. We carry the cross, torches, banners and other items in procession. We bring items to the altar for the Eucharist and help clear away. We light the candles at the appropriate time.
How: We become acolytes by getting training, after which we are scheduled to serve. Our assignments are seen each month in the Epistle as well as in the weekly bulletins.
Contact: Acolyte Master, Sandy Horton-Smith

Altar Guild
Who: Both men and women, lay and ordained of all ages have been members of the Altar Guild. What: We are like the stage crew for a play. We “dress” the altar and place all the vessels and other items where they can be used in the liturgy. We also care for the vestments, hangings and flowers and keep worship areas clean.
How:The Altar Guild Director trains new members of the Altar Guild. Members are scheduled for a month at a time.
Contact: Altar Guild Director, Patti Sexton 537-8426

Chalice Bearers
Who: Members sixteen years and up are eligible to be chalice bearers.
What: We assist the clergy of the parish at the Eucharist by helping to distribute the Holy Communion, most often carrying the chalice to the people.
How: Since this is a licensed ministry governed by the canons of the church, potential Chalice Bearers are recommended by the Rector and the Vestry and then licensed by Bishop Wolfe.
Contact: Deacon Charles Pearce 776-7618

Choir
Who: All members of the congregation who enjoy singing should consider membership in the choir. What:We sing at the 10:00 a.m. liturgies from September through May. We lead the congregation in singing the hymns and songs. We also prepare anthems for various occasions. We practice every Sunday morning from 9:10 to 9:45 a.m. Some singing experience is useful, but not essential.
How: At our practice sessions we learn new music and practice special anthems. We learn to pay attention to a number of important elements of musical expression and liturgical arts.
Contact: Choir Director, Nancy Walker 539-8900

Lectors
Who: Anyone who can read aloud in a clear voice and who is more than 16 years old may be a lector. What: We are assigned to read the scripture and lead the psalm at one of the Sunday Morning services. We are scheduled at the rate of once every month or so. We are also asked to read at mid-week services from time to time.
How: Lectors are trained by the Rector in the proper and effective reading of Holy Scripture in the worship of the church. Once lectors are sufficiently trained, the Parish Administrator schedules them. The schedule is published in the Epistle as well as the Weekly Bulletin.
Contact: Father Tom 776-9427 Home 565-9697

Nursery
Who: Responsible adults and youths are part of this ministry.
What: We provide childcare during services.
How: All those who work in the nursery are coordinated by Ingrid Nelson. Contact: Ingrid Nelson 539-2362

Ushers
Who: Members of the parish who are able to greet people as they come into the church.
What:We greet people as they enter the church for liturgies, hand out bulletins and service leaflets and take up the offerings at the offertory. We are the ones who count everyone and bring the gifts of bread and wine to the deacon.
How: We become ushers by getting training, after which we are scheduled to serve. Our assignments are seen each month in the Epistle as well as in the weekly bulletins.
Contact: Pat Pesci or Henry Otto