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SAINT ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Parish Ministry Opportunities
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Below is a list of parish ministries in which you can become involved. We urge you to talk directly to the contact persons either for more information or to volunteer your time and talent. |
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Acolytes: People age 10 and up, who assist at worship services on Sundays and on Holy Days. They lead the procession, carrying the cross at the beginning and end the service, and at the Gospel reading. They also assist with the Offertory. Jim Moorhead |
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Altar Guild: Women and men who prepare the church for worship. They maintain the beauty of the liturgical objects used on and around the altar . They set up the communion vessels etc. and organize the sanctuary for each service. Their goal is to have everything in it's place, and to promote the dignity and beauty of our worship. Dewana Little |
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The Banner Newsletter: The monthly publication that keeps everyone notified about the parish activities and plans. Grace Houston |
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Choir: The choir rehearses Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Jim Reifinger |
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Christian Education: This is a comprehensive study program involving youth and adults, covering Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Education for Ministry, Lenten Studies and Vacation Bible School. Laura Flynn |
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Coffee & Doughnuts Ministry: Members sign up for a Sunday to make the coffee and bring doughnuts for the Coffee Hour. Jim Moorhead |
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Communications Committee: Plans and carries out projects related to communicating with the public, as well as with the Saint Alban’s family. Pat Ridgway & Sue Nicholson |
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Cursillo/Ultreya: The Cursillo movement is a method of church renewal that begins with a weekend retreat. The purpose is to help Christians renew their Christian commitment and to understand their roles as leaders in all of life. The monthly meeting is called an Ultreya. Mary Beth Weaks |
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Daughters of the King: The Daughters of the King is a national order of women who are
communicants of the Episcopal Church who undertake a life committed to the
“rule of prayer and a rule of service.” They are dedicated to the
spread of Christ’s Kingdom and to the strengthening of the spiritual life of
their parish. |
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Flower Guild: Members of the parish sign up to provide altar flowers in memory of loved ones, or thanksgivings, and the Flower Guild members bring the flowers from the florist and arrange them for Sunday and Holy Day services. Dottie Johnson |
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Kairos: A ministry of the
Episcopal Church to prison inmates and their families. |
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Eucharistic Ministers: Licensed by the Bishop, these people assist in liturgical leadership. They lead the Prayers of the People, read lessons, bear the chalice at communion Fr. Walker |
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Worship Leaders: Formerly referred to as "lay readers", these men and women read lessons from God's Word in our Sunday and Wednesday worship services. Their responsibilities also include officiating at the Daily Office as needed.. Fr. Walker |
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Eucharistic Visitors: Also licensed by the Bishop, these
ministers bring the Holy Communion to sick
and shut-ins as needed. They provide a special connection between the active
life of the congregation and the shut-in person. Deacon Bette Kauffman |
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Oblation Bearers: Individuals or couples who take turns bringing forward the bread and wine at the Offertory. Pat Ridgway |
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Parish Life Committee: Plans and organizes our resources for parish gatherings and recreational opportunities. Sharon York |
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Refuge of Hope: A ministry feeding the hungry on a daily basis. Our teams take turn with other churches to provide this service. Charles Smith |
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Stewardship Committee: This committee works on the stewardship campaign each fall,
putting together the stewardship packets and monitoring the pledges received.
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Ushers: Men and women who assist by welcoming people, handing out bulletins, ushering people to communion, taking up the offering at the regular Sunday worship services and at Holy Day liturgies. Jim Moorhead |
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Vacation Bible School: Members begin working in the Spring to plan for Vacation Bible School in August. Many volunteers from the parish provide support and staff for the event. Bitsy Beene |
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Newcomers Committee: (in process of formation) |
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Vestry: Made up of the rector, and nine members of the parish, elected at the Annual Parish Meeting in January, to oversee the temporal affairs of the parish. Fr. Walker |
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Youth Ministry: Plans and organizes recreational and educational events for teens in the parish. Mark Snellgrove |
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Library Committee: (in process of formation) |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry: This ministry is involved in knitting or crocheting shawls/lap robes which are then blessed by the parish priest during church and then given to those people within the parish who have been or are ill. Dottie Johnson |