| Worship-related Ministries |
| Acolytes | The Acolytes are composed of young people grades 4 through high school. They have accepted the privilege and the solemn responsibility of assisting the clergy in regular worship services and other special liturgies throughout the year. |
| Lay Readers & Lay Eucharistic Ministers | Lay readers are a special group of parishioners who are selected to serve our parish family by reading lessons. LEMs lead the prayers of the people and other special prayers and readings, administer the chalice and paten and assist the Celebrant as needed. LEMs receive special training and are licensed by the Bishop for three years.
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| Altar Guild | The Altar Guild maintains the sacristy and its contents and prepares the sanctuary for all services. (following the direction of the rector) The Guild also assists the rector in direction of special occasions such as weddings, funerals and seasonal liturgies. An altar guild representative is in charge of the coordination of flowers on the altar.
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| Chancel Choir | Under the direction of the Organist/Choirmaster, the choir leads congregational worship at the 10:00 am Sunday service and offers the anthem at that service. The choir also offers special musical presentations at Christmas and during Holy Week. The Choir rehearses every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm and on Sunday morning at 9:00 am. |
| Children's Choir | The Children's Choir offers anthems at various services during the year. This choir rehearses after the 10:00 am service. |
| Newcomer Hosts | The Newcomer Hosts welcome newcomers to our midst by visitations, letters of welcome, Sunday coffees, potluck dinners, and providing for newcomers to have shepherds (older members) to assist them in their assimilation to Epiphany. |
| Worship Committee | The Worship Committee works with the Rector in planning, directing, and evaluating the various services provided by the parish. Consisting of representatives of worship ministries and interested parish members, the Committee attempts to creatively respond to God's call to the community at worship. |
| Healing- and Pastoral Care-related Ministries |
| Healing Ministry Team | This team, which consists of leaders of pastoral care ministries, the rector and the vestry liaison, provides for the ongoing pastoral care of the parish. |
| Prayer Tree | This group, which is connected primarily by phone, prays daily for the needs and concerns of the community, and provides an underpinning of prayer for our parish life. |
| Emergency Meals | Meals are provided for parish members who are experiencing any form of physical, emotional or spiritual difficulty. |
| Lay Eucharistic Ministry, Level Two | Specially trained and licensed Lay Eucharistic Ministers bring the communion elements to homebound parishioners. |
| Sunshine Cards | Cards are sent to parish members and other friends of the community who are facing any crisis or need. |