Giving

Acolytes are youth in our parish, beginning in fourth grade through high school. They help in our worship services by lighting/extinguishing the candles, carrying torches during processions, carrying the cross, carrying the Gospel Book, flying kites on special occasions, ringing the Sanctus Bell, and helping out where needed during worship.

Altar Guild are the people who work behind the scenes. They take care of the linens, polish the silver and brass, keep the candles ready to light, and take care of everything in the altar area.

Eucharistic Ministers are the helpers around the altar. They lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People, receive the gifts from the people, and help with serving the wine during communion. They also fill in as Acolytes and Lectors during some services.

Greeters are the people with the smiling faces who open the doors and welcome all who come to worship with us. They are especially important to visitors who are new to our building.

Lectors are the people who share the Holy Scripture with us during our worship. 

Ushers are the people who hand out bulletins, give directions to newcomers, take up the offering, bring our gifts forward to the altar in preparation for Holy Communion, and guide people to the altar when it is time to receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. They are also the people who can help as the need arises if someone in the congregation becomes faint or ill during the service.