Resurrection is always in need of volunteers! If one of these ministries sparks interest or is your gift of service, don’t hesitate to contact the office or our rector. The church has many other ways and places to serve, as well. If you’d like help finding where you might fit at Resurrection, we’d be happy to help you and connect you with the right folks.
Eucharistic Minister
A member of the altar party, the Eucharistic Minister is a layperson licensed by the bishop to administer the consecrated elements of the eucharist. At Resurrection, the Eucharistic Minister serves as the chalice bearer. They may also be licensed as Lay Eucharistic Visitors, to take the eucharist and share the sacrament with members of the congregation who were unable to be present at the celebration because of illness or infirmity.
Lector
The lector is a layperson trained in scripture reading and appointed by the clergy in charge of the congregation to read lessons or lead the people’s prayers. No license is required for this ministry.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild works alongside our priest to prepare the altar for each service.
We ensure the vestments, hosts, wine, and linens are ready for each service; keep the altar candles filled with oil; and clean and care for the linens. We serve one week every six weeks, working in teams of two. No special experience is needed—just a willing heart and a desire to serve.
We would love to have you join us! If you’re interested or would like to learn more,
please talk with Judy Egan or any member of the Guild. We currently have room for
three more members.
Come be part of this meaningful ministry and enjoy the fellowship that comes with
serving together!
Usher
A layperson who greets and assists people as they enter the church. Ushers hand out service bulletins and other materials, answer questions, count those present, collect and present the offering at the offertory, assist parishioners during the administration of communion, and clean the pews and church building after the service.
Acolyte
The Acolyte at Resurrection is a bit unique. Unlike in many Episcopal parishes, the Acolyte at Resurrection is the main member of the altar party, serving to assist the rector in the preparation of the altar table. During the Eucharist they also bear one of the chalices. Finally, the
acolyte serves as the cross bearer, leading the procession, the procession of the Gospel, and the recession.
Flower Guild
The flower guild is a volunteer group of parishioners responsible for preparing arrangements and plants for and supervising the decoration of the parish’s sanctuary with flora.
Chancellor
The chancellor is a ministry at Resurrection responsible for relieving the rector of keeping up with Sunday morning details—making sure the lay volunteers are present where they need to be and have what they need; answering questions about the upcoming service and events; supervising any special crews or equipment necessary, etc.
Lay Worship Leader
Lay Worship Leaders are specially trained members of the parish who lead worship services in the absence of a Rector, or at regularly scheduled Morning or Evening Prayer. Morning Prayer is typically held at Resurrection once a month. Lay Worship Leaders serve under a license granted by the diocese.
Lay Preacher
At Resurrection we are blessed to have a Licensed Lay Preacher. The Lay preacher has completed a multi-year training program through the diocese, currently following the curriculum and guidelines from the Episcopal Preaching Foundation. They serve under a license granted by the diocese, and are fully licensed to preach at Sunday worship services, funerals, weddings, and baptisms.