Service Groups
Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. - Eph 6:6-7Service Groups
Interested in getting more involved? One of the best ways is through serving. Through service, you can discover how God has uniquely gifted and wired you with talents and passions. If you feel led to honor God through service and call St. Edward’s your church home, we invite you to make service a part of your worship with us. We hope and pray that by serving with us, you will cultivate more of a Christ-like attitude and lifestyle, that will spill over into other areas of your life.
If you would like to serve, or find out more information about a particular ministry, reach out to the contact associated with the specific area(s) that you are interested in.
Acolytes
What: An acolyte assists in worship by carrying a Processional cross, lighting candles, handing the offering plates to ushers and many other duties.
When: As scheduled on Sunday at 8:00 or 10:00 am worship.
Where: Church Sanctuary
Who: Adults
Contact: Fr. Mark
Flower Guild
What: A group of dedicated persons who prepare the flower arrangements for Sunday worship, as well as other special church services.
When: As scheduled on a rotating basis
Where: Church Flower Room
Who: All are welcome
Contact: Joe Welch
Ushers and Greeters
What: Ushers and greeters serve on the front line: welcoming the congregation, orienting them to the church facility and the specifics of the worship service, and responding to any unexpected needs that arise during a service.
When: As scheduled on a rotating basis at 8:00 or 10:00 am worship.
Where: Church Narthex
Who: Adults
Contact: Richard Simpson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
What: A licensed lay person who assists the priest in administering the sacraments of Holy Communion and other duties at the Altar.
When: Sundays on a rotating basis
Where: Church Sanctuary
Who: Confirmed adults trained by Fr. Mark and licensed by the Bishop of our Diocese.
Contact: Fr. Mark
Lay Readers
What: Lay persons who read the lessons and/or psalm on Sunday mornings and other special worship services.
When: Sunday on a rotating basis.
Where: Church Sanctuary
Who: All are welcome
Contact: Fr. Mark
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
What: Lay Eucharistic Visitor are lay persons authorized to take communion following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration of the Eucharist.
When: Sundays on a rotating basis
Where: The Parish
Who: Confirmed persons trained by Fr. Mark and licensed by the Bishop of our Diocese.
Contact: Fr. Mark
Sound and Video Team
What: Preparation and screening of slide and video presentations.
When: As needed
Where: Church choir loft
Who: All are welcome
Contact: Fred Fitte
Hospitality Team
What: A team of persons working together to plan receptions, parish supper events, and other events requiring use of the kitchen, as well as set up and clean up.
When: As needed
Where: Kitchen and Hartridge Hall.
Who: All are welcome
Contact: Sandy Betlach
