Worship Ministries
Our mission is Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ through supporting and leading the community’s Worship of God.
The Worship of God is the central and primary act of the church. There are numerous opportunities for you to help support and lead the worship of God at St. Peter & St. Paul. Read the summaries below and follow the links to see how you can get involved.
Acolytes,
Altar Guild,
Choirs,
Eucharistic Ministers (who help administer the sacrament),
Eucharistic Visitors (who help share the sacrament with those who cannot attend),
Flower Guild,
Greeters,
Media Ministry (who help the Word to be Heard),
Readers & Intercessors (who read Scripture in worship and lead prayers in worship),
Ushers,
Vergers (who help provide a smoothly run liturgy focused on God).
To read the Mission & Vision of Worship Ministries, Click Here.
The Worship of God is the central and primary act of the church. There are numerous opportunities for you to help support and lead the worship of God at St. Peter & St. Paul. Read the summaries below and follow the links to see how you can get involved.
Acolytes,
Altar Guild,
Choirs,
Eucharistic Ministers (who help administer the sacrament),
Eucharistic Visitors (who help share the sacrament with those who cannot attend),
Flower Guild,
Greeters,
Media Ministry (who help the Word to be Heard),
Readers & Intercessors (who read Scripture in worship and lead prayers in worship),
Ushers,
Vergers (who help provide a smoothly run liturgy focused on God).
To read the Mission & Vision of Worship Ministries, Click Here.
AcolytesAcolytes support and lead the community's Worship of God by assisting the clergy during the service. Acolytes visually draw the hearts of the congregation to God through tending crosses, torches, flags, banners, the Gospel Book, and, on special occasions, incense. They also assist the clergy at the table during Holy Communion. We invite participation from all children in fifth grade and above, as well as adults who would like to serve in this sacred ministry.
Read more in these important links: Acolyte Mission & Vision Acolyte Guidelines Acolyte Manual Statement of Commitment Acolyte Schedule For more information, contact Acolyte leaders Todd Butcher [email address] and Pamela Robinson [email address] Back to Top of Page |
Altar GuildWe support the community's Worship of God by preparing the church for worship and tending the sacred vessels and sacramental elements. We work in teams to teach and guide new members to learn set-ups. This is a well-organized ministry, with a detailed manual, photographs, instructions and an ample sacristy for storage and preparation. We are friendly and gracious, offering our ministry with thanksgiving.
For more information, contact Mitzi Hinton [email addres...] or Bryan Selby [email address...] Back to Top of Page |
Choirs: Children's, Youth, and Adult Choirs
We support and lead the community's Worship of God through the Ministry of Music. The Ministry of Music in this parish is first and foremost for the Worship of God by the whole congregation. We also Grows Disciples by learning, prayer and Christian Community.
Our Choirs include a Children's Choir for grades 2-5, a Youth Choir for grades 6-12, and an Adult Choir. Our choirs serve primarily at the 10:30 service on Sunday mornings, and at holidays and special services. Our Director of Music, George Chesnut, directs the choirs and plays our excellent organ and pianos. We sing music of the masters, from the Renaissance to the 21st Century. Singers are always welcome. No audition is required. Musical training is not necessary to participate in the choir; it is helpful to read music, but not a requirement. We seek a willingness to commit, the heart to praise God, and a love for one another. For more information, Click Here and contact George Chesnut at [email protected] Back to Top of Page |
Eucharistic MinistersEucharistic Ministers support and lead the community's Worship of God by helping to serve communion during worship services and often by reading scripture or leading the prayers of the people during the service.
For more information, contact Todd Runge at [email address...] Back to Top of Page |
Eucharistic VisitorsEucharistic Visitors support and lead the community's Worship of God by bringing holy communion from a public Eucharist to specific people who, for good cause, cannot attend worship. They are trained and scheduled ahead of time and licensed to serve for up to three years. This is also a Pastoral Care ministry.
For more information, contact The Rev. Elisa Harres at [email protected] Back to Top of Page |
Flower GuildWe support and lead the community’s Worship of God by providing beauty to enhance the worship service with Flowers to the Glory of God. We currently have five teams of 3 to 4 people each, one of these serving as a leader of their team. Teams rotate, providing flowers for each week’s services and any requirements during that week, i.e., receptions, weddings and funerals. New members learn through an apprenticeship with a team as well as training workshops held from time to time.
For more information, Click Here and contact the parish office at [email protected] Back to Top of Page |
GreetersGreeters from the Evangelism Ministries welcome all people to worship services, especially those new to St. Peter & St. Paul. We work with the Newcomer's Ministry to reach out to our guests and help them get connected at their own pace.
For more information, contact Larry Kelley at [email address] Back to Top of Page |
Media MinistryWe support the community's Worship of God by helping the Word to be heard. Team members rotate to operate the sound board and see that the sermon is recorded.
For more information, contact Tony Milligan at [email address] Back to Top of Page |
Readers and IntercessorsWe support and lead the community's Worship of God by reading the scripture lessons and leading the prayers of the people during the service. We schedule out three months in advance.
For more information, contact Todd Runge at [email address] Back to Top of Page |
UshersWe support the community's Worship of God by welcoming all people for our worship services. Ushers provide service bulletins, guidance to seats, and guidance in coming forward and returning for communion. Ushers assist with special needs, such as wheelchairs and other help as needed.
For more information, contact Shawn McIntire at [email address] Back to Top of Page |
VergersWe support and lead the community's Worship of God by providing liturgical direction to Acolytes and others for a well-run service. Vergers assure that the teams of participants are ready before the service begins, and we assist when needs arise in reading and acolyte duties. Vergers are generally also licensed Eucharistic Ministers.
For more information, contact Billy Harrison at [email address]. Back to Top of Page |