Acolyte Ministry

Youth who serve the clergy and congregation during worship services. Acolytes are included in a variety of functions, including the lighting of candles and the processions in and out of the church, as well as serving at the altar.

Altar Guild

This team enhances the spiritual life of St. Michael’s through attention to the environment in which we worship. Their work celebrates the beauty of holiness and its relationship with God in Jesus Christ. They set up the sanctuary for all services conducted during the year—all Sunday services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, confirmation, and special services.

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

A lector is a layperson who reads aloud the prescribed Scripture or leads the prayers of the people. Eucharistic ministers (also known as Chalice Bearers) assist the celebrant in the distribution of the sacrament. Lectors and Eucharistic ministers serve during weekly worship, as well as for special services such as Christmas Eve.

Building and Grounds Committee

Do you have a green thumb? Do you have basic repair or building interest or experience? The building and grounds committee needs you! We have special events (clean up day, planting, grounds update, short term building projects), and ongoing upkeep needs. This committee includes individuals, groups, and families, depending on the type of project.

Teachers

Individuals with teaching skills are important to help with Christian education. We have support materials, but also welcome your knowledge and creativity.

Family Life

Coffee hour, special events, church fellowship dinners, and other opportunities to meet and share are important to our community growth and development. We welcome those with hospitality skills and interest in helping our community to grow and develop.

Flower Guild

This team prepares flowers for the altar and around the church interior for Sunday services, weddings, funerals, and various receptions and special events as requested. They work with God’s gifts of flowers and talent to beautify His House, specifically on the altar, to draw the worshippers’ eyes up to the cross. Volunteers need not have arranging experience.

Ushers

This group welcomes people at the entrance to the nave, hands out the church program, collects the offering, and assists wherever needed to promote and encourage an atmosphere of reverence and order before, during, and after services.  During the pandemic, ushers help with making sure of safe protocols as outlined for the health of all attendees.  With return to in-person services, we are in need of ushers!   The steps are very simple and are outlined for safety for all.