No matter who you are or where you are on your faith journey there is a place for you here at St. Johns!
Sunday: |
8:00am | Holy Eucharist |
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| 10:30am | Holy Eucharist | |
Wednesday: |
Noon | Holy Eucharist |
Acolytes:
"Crosses, torches, vestments, choirs, assorted acolytes and servers, all serve to move the congregation of believers out of secular time and space into sacred time and space." (Cf "A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent A" by Kathie Sandmaier)
In contemporary Anglicanism, a general term which covers not only servers, torchbearers, and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers. Acolytes are mentioned as... more.
Altar Guild: The Altar Guild prepares the church for worship and celebration. Members are scheduled for weekly services as well as preparations for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other special services. This ministry also includes care and... more.
Ushers/Hosts: Although it is easy to see the ongoing duties performed by this group, this is our hospitality team - most often providing the first impression to first-time attendees at our services. Our Junior Ushers are in the 4th or 5th grade age group. Currently, we have 29 adults who serve as Ushers/Hosts and two Junior Ushers; there's always room for more! Please contact the parish office if you are willing to offer a small part of your time to this important ministry.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Lay Eucharistic Ministers or Chalice Bearers are people who have been licensed by the diocese to administer the chalice at Communion. As the Hr. Stephen Moore points out... more.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors: Similar to our Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors are assistants who are licensed by the diocese to bring Communion from our Sunday Holy Eucharist to those who could not attend our service because of being ill or infirmed. This role is also an important part of our Pastoral Care Team and by its nature requires specialized training and support. Currently St. John's has two active Lay Eucharistic Visitors with several more who remain licensed.
Lectors: Lectors are those who assist at the Eucharist by reading one or more of our Bible readings for the service. While considerably different from the traditional role of the traditional "Lay Reader," lectors today receive training in the parish. This too is a ministry that is always open to new people, youth and adults.