WORSHIP MINISTRIES

The Altar Guild of St. Peter’s is a group of faithful members who maintain the needs of the altar and attend to the particular needs of the worship services held in our church. Duties are rotated on a regular basis. Assisting with the altar preparations holds a special meaning for those who choose to serve God in this way.

Take turns preparing flowers for the altar each week with fresh flowers from parishioners' own gardens and with purchased flowers. After the Sunday service, flowers are then taken to parishioners who are not able to attend so that they can enjoy the beauty and feel connected to the parish family in a special way.

Welcome everyone as they enter and hand them a service bulletin, present the congregation's gifts during the offertory, and assist with the flow of the congregation for communion. They make a special point to make guests feel welcome. After the service, they introduce newcomers to others and the clergy.

Acolytes light and extinguish altar candles, carry the cross and lead the procession, and assist at the altar with preparation and serving of the communion celebration.

The chalice bearer assists the priest with the preparation of the bread and wine before the communion celebration. They have the special job of serving the chalice of wine to those who come to the rail to receive. This role is by invitation by the priest and requires special training, as well as licensing by the bishop.

There are two types of readers, lector and intercessor. The lector leads the lectionary readings, the Word of God. The intercessor leads the prayers of the people.

Children are invited to participate as leaders in our worship by serving as the Children's Crucifer who carries the smaller Cross in the procession as the service begins.

Take turns handling our MEVO camera to livestream service via our Facebook page., and post the bulletin before the service begins.

This group lists the current schedule for Worship Ministry Volunteers.