This week we focus on our Worship Ministries - the ministries that make our Sunday morning worship possible. Some of these ministries are more visible, and others are behind-the-scenes. All of them are vital and help us to worship God in the beauty of holiness (and the holiness of beauty).

Ministry of leadership. Crucifers. Torchbearers. Servers. Lead us into worship. Guide us through worship. Help to prepare the altar for the Eucharist. 2nd Graders through Adults.

Listen to James Long reflect on serving as an acolyte.

Ministry of holy preparation and cleaning up. Make ready our holy space and the holy vessels for worship and likewise clean and put away after worship.

Listen to Fran Potter reflect on serving on Altar Guild.

Ministry of connection. Run audio so that all of those in-person can hear the worship service well - and run video so that those joining from home or on the road can see and hear us clearly.

Listen to Troy Suggs reflect on serving in the A-V Ministry.

More than a ministry of joyful noise. A committed community of singers and musicians who rehearse midweek under the direction of the Director of Music and Liturgy to offer music and praise at the late service on Sunday mornings.

Listen to Carol Anne Long reflect on singing in the Choir.

Ministry of serving. Assist in the administration of the Eucharist by serving the chalice at the altar rail.

Listen to Ed Hochnedel reflect on serving as a Eucharistic Minister.

Ministry of beauty and care. Adorn the worship space each week with flowers and partner with the Altar Flower Delivery Team to make smaller arrangements after worship on Sunday to deliver to those who are ill or unable to be with us in-person.

Listen to Michelle Bales reflect on serving on the Flower Guild.

Ministry of hospitality. Greet long-time members and new visitors alike on Sunday mornings and reach out to visitors who wish to learn more about our community.

Listen to Lee and Mike Murdock reflect on serving as Greeters.

Ministry of corporate and public prayer. Offer the Prayers of the People in the midst of Sunday morning worship.

Listen to Margaret Slattery reflect on serving as an Intercessor.

Ministry of proclamation. Read the lessons of Scripture appointed for each Sunday.

Listen to Anna Graham reflect on serving as a Lector.

Ministry of hospitality, logistics, and holy movement. Greet long-time members and visitors alike on Sunday mornings and offer bulletins. Take an accurate count of those present; assist with the passing of the offering plates and with movement to the altar at the time of communion. Assist after the service with counting the offering and with clean up of bulletins.

Listen to Zane Scarlett reflect on serving as an Usher.