St. Michael's Ministries 

St. Michael and All Angels church members are involved in many different ministries which benefit both the church and those outside the church. We believe that each Christian has been given one or more spiritual gifts and talents which need to be used for the spread of the Kingdom of God, and the growth of the Church. We seek to match the gifts of our members with suitable ministry options in order to help each member be effective members of the Body of Christ. Some of the major ministries of the church include:

VESTRY 

The Vestry is like a board of directors for the church. The leaders of the Vestry (the Wardens) are selected along with the regular members at the Annual Church Meeting. Vestry members serve a three-year term, the wardens serve a two-year term. The Vestry is the governing body for the church. It makes decisions regarding financial, logistical, personnel, spiritual, and other practicalities which go into running a church. A vestry member must be a regular contributor, active member, committed Christian, a person of prayer, and enthusiastic.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS/LAY READERS

Lay Readers are those members who are trained to lead portions of our Sunday services. They serve as Lectors (those who read the lessons), Prayer leaders (those who lead the Psalms and Prayers of the People), and Chalice bearers (those who distribute the chalice at the time of Holy Communion). Lay Eucharistic Ministers are those trained in the above and trained to take Communion to the sick and shut-in.

ACOLYTES

Acolytes are youth and adults who have been trained to serve at the altar and assist in the services we have. They carry crosses and torches in processions, serve the priest in preparation for Holy Communion, and assist in other ways.

USHERS

Ushers are those trained to assist the congregation before, during, or after the church service. They pass out bulletins, assist in seating and Communion, and collect the offerings from the congregation. Men and women may be ushers.

GREETERS

Greeters are those trained to welcome guests and members into the church services. They assist in identifying and welcoming guests, seeking to make the guest feel comfortable upon their arrival.

CHOIR

St. Michael’s believes in the power of music. Its choir, though small, sings with spirit both contemporary and traditional music. Along with organ and piano music, guitars are frequently used to provide a variety in our musical offerings to the Lord.

ALTAR GUILD

The Altar Guild is made up of those trained to prepare the Sanctuary for worship services. They prepare the Altar, change the hangings in the church to reflect the various seasons, take care of the flowers on the Altar, and prepare the priest’s vestments.