Worship Ministries
Acolytes
WORSHIP
A worship ministry for youth ages 10 through high school who serve at Sunday services, contributing to the parish in a meaningful way, learning about the care we bring to the worship of God. Older acolytes, who demonstrate particular dedication and skill in their work, are invited to serve as sacristans.
CONTACT: JOHN GUENTHER | E-MAIL
Altar Guild
WORSHIP
The Altar Guild supports the celebration of the Liturgy, setting out the vessels for the Eucharist before services, cleansing and putting them away afterwards. We work in teams to keep St. Columba’s chalices bright, and linens fresh and organized. When needed, the Altar Guild helps out with weddings and funerals.
CONTACT: FLORRI DECELL, SUSAN GRAY | E-MAIL
Flower Guild
WORSHIP
Every Sunday (except during Lent and Advent), the flowers that decorate our church are crafted by the Flower Guild, a faithful group of parishioners who bring the beauty of Creation into our worship. After services, the flowers are rearranged into smaller baskets for delivery to parishioners to mark the joy of a baby’s birth, to give thanks for a special service to the c…
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WORSHIP
As we gather for worship, the Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy as we 'feed' large numbers of people each Sunday, working in teams to administer the chalice of wine.
CONTACT: SARA GLENN, KAY TATUM | E-MAIL
Lay Readers
WORSHIP
Lay Readers are responsible for reading scripture and leading the Prayers of the People. After an initial training session, readers are assigned to one of four teams that serve about once a month.
CONTACT: LIINA KEERDOJA | E-MAIL
Morning Prayer
WORSHIP
Join the Morning Prayer ministry and start your weekday with prayer led by a lay leader with appointed lectionary readings, beautiful canticles and collects from the Book of Common Prayer, and a time of prayer for the world, the church and community.
There are some quiet nooks at St. Columba’s, and Morning Prayer is one of them. Whether you are interested in serving as a le…
Sacristans
WORSHIP
A worship ministry for older youth who serve at Sunday services, contributing to the parish in a meaningful way, learning about the care we bring to the worship of God. These are older acolytes, who demonstrate particular dedication and skill in their work, and are invited to serve as sacristans.
CONTACT: JOHN GUENTHER | E-MAIL
Usher Great Hall (9:15 am)
WORSHIP
Our Great Hall ushers help our young families navigate the service and give directions to available seats and to communion.
CONTACT: ANDREW MARSHALL | E-MAIL
Ushers
WORSHIP
Our ushers provide a warm welcome, a bulletin to help navigate the service and directions to available seats and to communion. Ushers work in teams, serving approximately one Sunday service a month.
CONTACT: BOB BURROWS | E-MAIL
Vergers
WORSHIP
A verger is a lay person who assists at worship as an ecclesiastical stage manager, if you will. At St. Columba’s, we look to them to lead the procession on Sundays and provide direction during the eucharistic service. The vergers also serve at Christmas, during Holy Week and on other festival occasions.
CONTACT: JOHN GUENTHER | E-MAIL
