Worship (Liturgical Lay Ministries) 


Liturgical lay ministries include activities directly related to bringing the church service to the congregation.  Opportunities for involvement include: Acolytes, Altar Guild, Music, Chalice Bearers, Flower Ministry, Lectors, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Oblationists, and Ushers

Acolytes/Servers
Open to all individuals ages 6 - 96 who serve at main weekly services and special services carrying crosses, torches, flags, lighting candles, collecting offerings, and assisting priests during Holy Eucharist. Acolytes are expected to arrive early on Sundays and be vested and ready before services. All are welcome and training is available. Contact Ed Thielen at 694-2062 for more information.

Altar Guild
Members of the Altar Guild prepare the chancel for services setting up supplies and
arranging furnishings as needed. They also care for the sacred vessels, sacristy supplies, and chancel furniture.  Service is open to all members of the parish, contact Ginger Thielen at 694-2062 for more information.

Flower Arrangements and Holiday Greening
We welcome members of the parish and community to provide memorial contributions of flower arrangements for use on the alter during Sunday services. Contributions are actively sought on special holidays such as Easter (Easter Lilies) and Christmas (Greens and Poinsettias).  Please contact Ginger Thielen at 694-2062 if you would like to contribute.

Chalice Bearers/Lay Readers/Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs)
Many opportunities are available to those interested in assisting with the church service Lay people are trained to serve as Chalice Bearers during communion or Lectors who read lessons and prayers during weekly and special services.  Some may chose to also be trained as Lay Eucharistic Ministers can conduct special church services and deliver the sacrament of Holy Communion to parishioners unable to attend service.  If you are interested in learning more about Lay Ministry opportunities contact Ed Thielen at 694-2062 for Chalice Bearers and Readers and Rev. Betty Lou Anthony for LEM. ED

Music Ministry 
Organist: Sabra Reid
Vocal and Strings: Wade Hampton Miller and Friends provide uplifting music once a month to the 11 a.m. service.
Handbell Choir: Director Open
Hand Bell Choir is open to all ages. They play at various times at the 11:00 a.m. service and special services. Please contact Fr. Bob 694-8201 if you are interested in helping with this ministry.

Ushers
Individuals responsible for coordinating seating, distributing service bulletins, collecting the offering and assisting with traffic flow during communion.  Contact Ed Thielen at 694-2062 for more information.