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WORSHIP: Liturgy and Music

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Acolytes - Youth who process with the cross, torches, and flags and assist the clergy in worship services.  Acolytes have periodic training sessions for instruction and renewal.

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Choir - Sings at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and at other services, offering anthems and special accompaniment.  Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

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Music - The Organist provides music on Sundays and for special services; rehearses with choir on Thursday evenings.  Accompanist plays the piano for special selections.

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Altar Guild - Members prepare the altar, vestments, and vessels for all worship services.  An additional guild member cares for all altar linens.

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Flower Guild - Members assume the responsibility of providing altar flowers for regular and special services, as well as greening the Church at Christmas and decorating at Easter.  Special arrangements for the ill and homebound are prepared from the altar flowers after the services.

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Chalice Bearers - Licensed by the bishop of the diocese, these members vest and assist the priest in the serving of the Holy Communion and the reading of Scripture at worship services.

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Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Licensed by the bishop of the diocese, these members take Holy Communion to the ill and the homebound.

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Lectors - Members who regularly assist in reading the Second Reading/Epistle and the Prayers of the People at the services.  Periodic training is required.

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Ushers - Greet worshipers and hand out bulletins, collect the offering and generally perform functions of hospitality and space management at Sunday and other services.  Two people are selected by the ushers to carry the bread and wine used in the Holy Communion to the altar.  Periodic training is required.

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Wedding Coordinator - Works with wedding parties in planning the service, coordinating with clergy, musicians, Flower Guild, and Altar Guild as needed; is present at each wedding.

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Last modified: 05/19/08