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Lay Ministers
If you are interested in assisting our priest in leading the worship services, please contact the church.
The Rector will discuss the roles and provide training for those who seek to serve in one of these ways.
If you are interested in assisting our priest in leading the worship services, please contact the church.
- Acolytes lead the processions at the start and end of the service, light the candles, and help the priest prepare for the Eucharist.
- Chalice Bearers, as the name suggests, offer the cup to those taking communion.
- Lectors read the Old and New Testament passages.
- The Prayers of the People are led by a Lay Minister.
- The Altar Guild makes sure the linens, candles and other items used in the service are ready and in place.
The Rector will discuss the roles and provide training for those who seek to serve in one of these ways.
Eucharistic Visitors
We take communion each month to those who cannot attend because of illness of age. Eucharistic Visitors must have additional training. The Rector can explain this vital and fulfilling role further.
We take communion each month to those who cannot attend because of illness of age. Eucharistic Visitors must have additional training. The Rector can explain this vital and fulfilling role further.
Hospitality
- Ushers greet people and make them feel welcome. They also collect the offering and bring the elements for the Eucharist to the altar.
- Coffee Hour provides refreshments and a time to visit after church. You may join the rotation and host from time to time.
- Food is collected for those who are ill and light refreshments are offered after a funeral, if the family wishes.
- Special events, such as a pancake supper on Mardi Gras or a community cookout or oyster roast are announced from time to time.
Building and Grounds
- Volunteers work on flower beds and light weeding.
- Occasional "clean out" days and smaller projects are announced.
Vestry and Church Officers
The Vestry is responsible for the finances and facilities of the church, as well as for electing officers for the church. You must be a baptized member of the church to be eligible to be elected.
Officers and their roles are
Delegates are needed to the annual convention of the Diocese.
Speak to the Rector if you would be willing to serve in any of these roles.
The Vestry is responsible for the finances and facilities of the church, as well as for electing officers for the church. You must be a baptized member of the church to be eligible to be elected.
Officers and their roles are
- The Senior Warden works closely with the Rector on planning and scheduling the work of the Vestry. Moderate the Vestry when there is no Rector.
- The Junior Warden focuses on the buildings and grounds.
- The Secretary keeps minutes of the meetings.
- The Treasurer oversees banking and investments, and reports on the finances of the church to the Vestry. (The church contracts with a profession bookkeeper for accounting, payroll, payables, and bank reconciliation.)
Delegates are needed to the annual convention of the Diocese.
Speak to the Rector if you would be willing to serve in any of these roles.