Ministries

Service Teams

Lay Readers

Lay Readers exercise a special and very valuable ministry in our church. Becoming a Lay Reader involves a special calling and commitment. They are licensed by our Bishop are under the direction of our Rector. Licenses continue in effect only at the pleasure of the Bishop and new licenses must be issued on the appointment of a new Rector. Lay Readers may lead Morning and Evening Prayer and other forms of service authorized by the Bishop and may deliver sermons or addresses authorized by the Rector. Lay readers may visit and pray with the sick and other parishioners as the occasion may require.

In the absence of a clergy person, a Lay Reader may also conduct funeral services, baptize in the case of grave in case of grave necessity and not otherwise. Such services must be reported to the Rector immediately so that proper records may be kept.

To be licensed as a Lay Reader, a person must be baptized, be of sound morals, and be a regular worshiper and communicant. Lay readers are instructed in how to lead a service and take a course. Lay readers must be accepted by the vestry and by the parish at the annual general meetings. The must be recommended by the Rector in written application to the Bishop.

During a vacancy in the parish, the Lay Reader may carry on all the foregoing duties until a new Rector is appointed and a new license obtained.

Lay Administrants

Lay Administrants exercise a special and very valuable ministry in our Diocese. Becoming a Lay Administrants involves a special calling and commitment. Lay Administrants shall be licensed by the Bishop for one parish and under the direction of the Rector. This does not prevent the Lay Administrants from being invited to assist elsewhere. Licenses continue in effect only at the pleasure of the Bishop and new licenses must be issued on the appointment of a new Rector. Lay Administrants maya ssist the Rector or Priest in the administration of Holy Communion, as directed by him/her.

To be licensed as a Lay Administrants, a person must be baptized, be of sound morals, and be a regular worshiper and communicant. He/She must be instructed in the administration of the Eucharist. Lay Administrants must be accepted by the vestry and the parish during the annual general meeting. and be recommended by the Rector in written application to the Bishop.

During a vacancy in the parish, a Lay Administrants may assist a visiting Priest until a new Rector is appointed and a new license obtained.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild consists of persons dedicated to the care of God’s Altar. Not much may be known about them, but there is great joy in preparing for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Individuals serve about one weekend a month. Serving requires a Saturday morning of making preparation for the up-coming Sunday service. Sunday we prepare the Altar before services as well as cleaning up afterwards. Occasionally, weddings and funerals are scheduled requiring our service for the preparation of the Altar. If you are interested in serving on the altar, please contact us

Servers

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