Liturgical Ministries
Our worship depends on a number of special ministries. To participate,
Please call the contact person.
 Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy during the Sunday services and on Major Holy Days. Any youth, sixth grade or older are welcome to participate. Acolytes are trained for their duties and expected to attend occasional meetings, rehearsals and refresher training sessions. Contact: Deacon Liz Meade or Jamie Koch |
| Altar Bread
At the 10:45 a.m. Eucharist, the altar bread is baked by parishioners, who also act as obligation bearers, bringing the bread and wine to the altar at the Preparation of the Table. Recipes and directions are provided. Contact: Kathy Hari |
| Altar Guild
The Altar Guild assists in preparing for services by laying out vestments, linens and vessels used in worship. The Guild also cleans and cares for these items and prepares the sanctuary for services. Members are divided into teams which serve one Sunday a month and prepare for that Sunday the preceding Saturday morning. The Altar Guild meets seasonally for fellowship, education and planning. Training is provided for new members. Contact: Barbara Bachman |
Choir 
The choir sings at the 10:45 a.m. Eucharist on Sundays and at special services throughout the year. They rehearse Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and warm up Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Membership is subject to approval of the Music Director and new members are needed and welcomed. It is helpful, but not essential to be able to read music. It is recognized that choir members' schedules may not always permit attendance at rehearsals and services. Contact: Dan Williams, Music Director |
| Home Communion Ministry
The Home Communion Ministers are a group licensed by the Bishop to take Holy Communion from one of the Sunday Eucharists to shut-ins. The licensed ministers are accompanied by members of the congregation at large. In this way our home-bound are included in the Eucharistic fellowship. Home Communion Ministers must be nominated by the Rector and approved by the Vestry. They are trained and scheduled to serve approximately once a month. Contact: Bill & Margo Churchwell |
| Hospitality
Coffee hours on Sunday are hosted by parishioners who volunteer for that service. Sign-up sheets are available in Lutdke Hall or call one of the coordinators, who will be glad to match you with an experienced host if you have not served before. Contact: Church Office |
| Hosts at 9:00 a.m. Parish Eucharist
At the 9:00 a.m. Parish Eucharist there are two hosts or host families each week. They prepare the altar bread, greet people as they arrive for the service, secure persons to act as lectors and intercessors, help prepare the altar and assist in the sacristy after the service. Those who regularly attend the 9:00 a.m. service are asked to act as hosts on a rotating schedule. Newcomers are matched with experienced hosts. Instructions and training are provided. Contact: Kerri Hildebrand |
| Intercessors
At the 10:45 a.m. Eucharist members of the congregation read the Prayers of the People from the pews. Contact:Bo Smith |
| Lay Eucharistic Ministers
The Bishop licenses lay people to assist in the distribution of Communion at the 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Lay Eucharistic Ministers must be nominated by the Rector and approved by the Vestry. They are trained and scheduled to serve at one of the services approximately once a month. Contact: Kathy Mertes |
| Lectors
Lectors read the lessons at the 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. They are scheduled to serve once every two or three months. Lectors should have strong, confident voices. Contact: The Church Office |
| Ushers
Several individuals or families serve as ushers at the 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. The same team serves one Sunday each month. Ushers greet worshipers, assist newcomers, help people at Communion and pass and present the alms basins. They receive training for this ministry. Contact: Jim Hari |