WORSHIP & LITURGY

Acolytes
All school age boys and girls are encouraged to join the Acolyte Guild. A young person can become an acolyte at 8 years old if they have mature enough to carry a lit torch and can sit and focus through a service without supervision. They begin training as a torchbearer and progress to crucifer and then server. 

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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the altar before and after all services. Guild members care for all linens, silver, wood, and brass; arrange altar flowers, and deliver them to hospital patients, the ill, and homebound after services. The Altar Guild is made up of eight teams of four to six people. Teams rotate weekly (Saturday through Friday), and each team serves six or seven times a year.

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Eucharistic Visitors

The Pastoral Care Commission at Christ Church has trained parishioners who unselfishly take communion to their fellow parish members who are home bound or unable to attend church services. If you feel you could volunteer to help in this ministry, please contact the Rev. Suzanne Hood. 

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Greeters

Greeters arrive 25-30 minutes before the service begins and stand outside the doors to greet our worshippers. For more information,  please contact Phyllis Fox or Sarah Risty-Davis. 

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Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers

Two or three lay reader/chalice bearers serve at each of our Sunday services. Duties may include reading the lessons, administering the chalice, acting as crucifer and acolyte as requested by the Rector, and assisting at special services as requested by the Rector. For more information, please contact Linda McAlister or Sarah Risty-Davis.

 

Music at Christ Church
Christ Church sponsors a number of music ensembles made up of parishioners of all ages. More information on our music program may be found here. ​

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Prayer Ministers

Following communion, prayer ministers are available in the chapel to join any parishioners in confidential prayer. 

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​​Sound/Video

Anyone ages 13 and up can help us with sound and video during worship. You will need to be able to walk upstairs to access the sound system. Duties include operating the soundboard for multiple microphones during all services. The later service is live streamed on YouTube. The sound technician operates the camera as well. 

 

Ushers

Ushers help the services run smoothly. Ushers distribute bulletins, help those who may be new to Christ Church and assist the clergy as needed. Contact Sarah Risty-Davis for more information 

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​Vergers
Vergers are lay leaders who assist in attending to the many details of the liturgy. A verger usually leads the procession and escorts people to their places during the more formal services or liturgies. Vergers may have the responsibility of opening and closing the church. Vergers are appointed by the Rector.

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