Acolytes are persons 6 years though adult who assist in worship by serving in a variety of aspects including Verger, Therefor, Usher, Torch Bearer, Crucifer, Lector, Intercessor, Chalice Bearer and Intinctor. There are usually a couple of training sessions per year.  Training is required even if you have been an acolyte previously. If you or your child would like to receive training and lend your service in one or more of these ministries please contact Office Manager, Duncan Hart.

• Vergers insure all needed roles are covered for a given worship service.
  
• Therefors handle incense and bells and guide the processions to and from worship.
• Ushers direct congregational movement during worship.
• Torch Bearers carry the candle torches.
• Crucifers carry the cross.
• Lectors read the scriptures.
• Intercessors lead the Prayers of the People.
• Chalice Bearers carry the chalice during the Eucharist.
• Intinctors carry the intinction bowl during the Eucharist.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers are appointed by the rector and licensed by the bishop to take Communion to parishioners who cannot physically come to church. These persons come to the altar at the end of the worship service to receive the Communion elements that they will take to their charge.

If you would like to participate as a Lay Eucharistic Minister or need the elements brought to you please contact Mother Laurie.

Unction is the rite of anointing the sick with oil or the laying on of hands, by which God’s grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind and body. Lay Healing Ministers volunteer to assist in worship through the imposition of Unction and offering prayer on the 4th Sunday of each month during the Eucharist at all morning services and in our Wednesday evening services.

The Altar Guild cleans, polishes, and sets the altar for the Eucharist. The Altar Guild provides the opportunity to serve the church and to learn about the church, its various services and feast days and worship.

The Floral Guild provides fresh floral arrangements in the Sanctuary on Sundays and special occasions. Floral Guild uses locally grown flowers whenever possible, and we selectively use flowers from the grounds. Contact the parish office to donate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one or to become a member of the Floral Guild.