Each of us is baptized into the priesthood of all believers, and there are many key roles that lay persons play in our worship and service projects. You can see a few of the possibilities below. Whether you like to serve in front of or behind the scenes, whether you like to be part of a team or work quietly alone, whether in the church or outside on the grounds or out in the community, there are many ways you can be involved. Contact us HERE for more information on how to help.
Lectors read at worship from the assigned Bible passages and offer the prayers of the people. This lay ministry is active during all Saturday and Sunday services. Click HERE for the current Lay Reader Schedule
Fellowship hosts help set up, serve, and clean up for the coffee hour fellowship times that follow our 9 AM and 10:30 AM worship services. Click HERE for the current Coffee Hour Host Schedule
The Altar Guild is a volunteer group of the parish whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, sacred vessels, and altar linens. This is a special ministry with the responsibility and privilege of tending to the beauty, peace, and tranquility of worship. The Altar Guild works behind the scenes before and after each worship service. Click HERE for the current Altar Guild Schedule
In the worship processions, the Acolytes carry the cross. Acolytes also assist in other parts of worship at the altar. Children, youth, and adults are invited to join this lay ministry that serves at the 9 AM and 10:30 services. Click HERE for the current Acolyte Schedule
Greeters and Ushers hand out bulletins, welcome and assist visitors, and help collect the offering. They also count those present at the service and pick up materials left in the pews at the conclusion of the service. These lay ministers are involved in our 9 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday services. Click HERE for the current Usher-Greeter Schedule
Sound techs work the microphone and video system throughout the 9 AM and 10:30 AM worship services. Using the provided iPad and computer, they control what microphones and cameras are on and off with a user-friendly app.
Fellowship bakers make cookies, mini-bread loaves, and others baked goods to use in our visitor welcome bags and to take to our home- and facility-bound members.
The Lay Weeders help maintain our lawn and gardens during the spring, summer, and fall.
A ministry of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW), our not-for-profit resale and consignment shop has become as much a part of the community as part of the church. Proceeds are used to support a number of local charities, several outreach programs, and donate to various community needs. In operation for over 45 years, this ministry is dedicated to offering good, clean “Nearly New” clothing and other items to those in need and to those who like a bargain! See THIS PAGE for more information.
