SUPPORTS Worship preparations
Caring for the altar vestments, vessels, and linens of the parish.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the altar for each worship service. The Guild serves under the auspices of the Worship Committee and holds committee meetings as needed each year. The Altar Guild is responsible for all sacred vessels, sanctuary appointments, altar linens, candles, hosts (gluten-free wafers are provided), wine and all necessary support services such as the upkeep of the Sacristy, cleaning the brass and linens and preparing the linens each week. Responsibilities include all weekly services, all holiday services, baptisms, weddings, funerals and any other special services. In addition to preparing for the worship services, the Altar Guild holds workdays which are designed for polishing the brass and silver and decorating for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Holy Week.
GOALS & BELIEFS
To keep five rotating teams to service the altar for all weekly and special services (ie. funerals, wedding and baptisms).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Altar Guild consists of five volunteer teams, each team serving one week each month. Please contact the Ministry Chair below if interested.
Ministry Chair: Meg Ginther