Ministry Sign-Up
The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ and his Church;
to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them,
to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world;
and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church.
Book of Common Prayer, Cathechism
Saturdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We have scheduled five work days for preparation for the Bicentennial Celebration. We will gather for specific projects each day—the Garden Guild will be working in the beds and on the grounds and other will be sprucing up in the church. Please let us know to expect you by using the sign up on the Ministry Sign Up page on our website.
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Learn to set the altar for worship. Scheduled to serve monthly, new members will be trained and scheduled to work with a seasoned volunteer.
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The Card Ministry is one that celebrates Cathedral members birthdays! Teams are organized to send birthday greetings monthly. The assignment list is provided to the committee members by the chairman two weeks ahead of each month. Cathedral cards and envelopes are provided.
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Learn about arranging altar flowers from members of the Flower Guild and then join a team to design arrangements for 6 Sundays a year. Flower Guild members are also asked to help decorate for Christmas, Easter and Cathedral Celebrations.
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If you like to dig in the dirt, sign up to join this team that plans and cares for our grounds.
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Scheduled bi-monthly on the Lay Minister calendar. Work with your team to prepare a menu for pick-up foods that the team will set out and remove during hospitality time each Sunday. Turn in receipts for groceries for reimbursement.
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Assist during worship by reading either the first or second lessons. Lay Readers are scheduled four to five times throughout the year.
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Welcome new members to the Cathedral Family by contacting visitors and planning a Newcomer meeting with Dean Gibson, and the leadership.
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Assist the Children’s Chapel and Sunday School leaders in class. Classes range between art, music, cooking, and acting. Let us know your specialty.
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Supper Clubs are up and running. They meet on Thursday, or Sunday evenings, on Sunday after church, in restaurants, and there is a group for young adults. You are invited to join a group that gathers at the best time for you.
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Serve bi-monthly to greet parishioners and visitors, distribute bulletins, assist as needed, ring the bell, take up the offering, assist the parishioners during communion, assist the clergy as requested, clean up following the service. There will be an usher training this fall, and new ushers will be paired with knowledgeable volunteers.
Food Share Pantry: Take What You Need—Give What You Can
Sign up for a week to full the Food Share Pantry with foods that are easy eat and easy to open. Our box is being utilized by our neighbors who only take what they need, and leave the rest for others.
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BECOMING A LAY MINISTER
Lay ministers come in all ages and walks of life. All who serve are baptized.
Acolytes
Our youngest lay ministers serve as crucifers for Children's Chapel each Sunday. Children in third and fourth grades may be trained to serve. Youth between grades 5 and 12 serve as acolytes, with senior high aged youth serving as crucifers.
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Lay Readers
Parish members over age 16 may be asked to read during the service. Lay Readers must be reliable and have the ability to speak in public. Lay Readers come from the congregation to read the two lessons each week.
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Chalice Bearers
Chalice bearers serve the wine at communion. They are invited by the Dean to serve and they are licensed through the Diocese.
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers take communion to the sick and home bound. They are invited by the Dean to serve and they are licensed through the diocese.
To serve as an adult lay minister you should be baptized in this or any Christian church, confirmed or received by a bishop of the Episcopal Church, attend services, receive Holy Communion, and make a financial commitment.
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