Spiritual Life
Music Worship ........... Choir, Instrumental music
Eucharistic Visitors ...... Trained & certified lay people who take Communion to those
not able to attend worship
Prayer Chain ............. Volunteers who personally pray for specific needs when notified
& weekly for those on our Prayer List
Cursillo ................... Provide support for the diocesan Cursillo movement, plan
Ultreyas & sponsors members who want to attend a Cursillo
Kairos Ministry .......... Provides support for the Kairos prison ministry when they utilize
Advent facilities
Altar Guild ............... Prepares the Altar and church for all services
Lay Readers ............. Reads one of the Scripture Lessons in worship
Chalice Bearers ......... Trained & certified to serve the wine for Communion
Acolytes & Crucifers ... Trained lay people, often young people, who assist in worship by
lighting candles, carrying the Cross
Evangelism & Growth
Guest Ministry .......... Greet guests, offer Welcome Packet, & orient to the service
Greeters ................. Greet at the front door all attending services
Ushers ................... Hand out bulletins, monitor rows for Communion,
count attendees for each service, pass offering plates
Name Tags .............. Hand out name tags for each service & collect at end
Website ................. A team that updates the church website each week
Special Events .......... Planning & implementing events designed to attract guests
Newcomer Ministry ..... Assist in planning quarterly Newcomer Luncheons, be Hosts for
new members inviting them to attend events & services
introduce them to other parishioners
Christian Education
Adult Education ............ Adult Forum, Inquirer?s Class, Bible Studies
Children / Youth ........... Sunday School & Youth Group leaders & helpers
Confirmation Preparation.. Leaders & helpers for youth and adult classes
Vacation Bible School....... Planning & implementing a summer VBS
Children?s Music ............ Music for all children & youth each Sunday
Mission & Outreach
Haiti Mission Trip .......... Planning, fundraising & maintenance project
LAHIA Sandwich Ministry... Making sandwiches for LAHIA twice a month
United Thank Offering ..... Annual offering to support mission around world
Food Drives ................. Food collections for House of Hope & LAHIA
School Supply Drive ........ to help children in need at local elementary school
Fellowship & Activities
Family Events .......... Events focused on families including children
ECW ..................... Episcopal Church Women monthly meetings
Coffee Hour ............ Weekly refreshments after service in Parish Hall
Social Events ........... Quarterly parish-wide events just for fun
Stewardship ............. Coordinate Commitments of time, talent, treasure and educational opportunities throughout year
Facilities & Grounds ..... Overseeing building & property maintenance & organize Work Days.