For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us ...

Romans 12:4f

The Acolytes

Purpose: Work as crucifers, flag-bearers, and servers in the worship service; appointed by the Rector, after boys have been confirmed.

The Altar Guild

Purpose: Adorn and make ready God’s Altar, that we may learn greater love and reverence for all that belongs to God’s service, and, through all outward symbols, come to clearer vision of the spiritual realities taught by them.

Greeting and New Member Ministry

Purpose: Meet the needs and concerns of all visitors that God brings into our midst. To welcome visitors on Sunday morning and minister to them through follow-up, until the visitor has become a participating member of our congregation.

Lay Readers

Purpose: Read lessons, lead congregation in Psalms and prayers in the various worship services of the Church; appointed by the Rector.

Sunday School

Purpose: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, adopted us as his children through the death and resurrection of his son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. God has committed to his holy Church, especially St. John’s Anglican Church Sunday School, the care and nurture of his children through the study of his Holy Word, that we may rejoice in the knowledge of his truth and worship and serve him from generation to generation.

Ushers

Purpose: Their motto being “I serve the Lord Jesus Christ,” an usher is a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. Serving with reverence, the usher greets and seats the worshipers, counts the number of worshipers present, collects the offering from the worshipers and presents it to the priest.

Women of St. John’s

Purpose: Community of women committed to serving God and experiencing His Grace through His Son, Our Savior, Jesus Christ. The purpose is to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, expanding the mission of St. John’s through service to our parish family and beyond as God leads us.

Psalter Psociety

Purpose: Commitment to become more familiar with the Psalms as the Church's primary means of worship and praise to God. The Book of Common Prayer provides a monthly morning and evening schedule that will take you through the entire Psalms every thirty days. An online discussion group will be available for daily comment and discussion of the lections.

Commitment: Three month increment to read the morning and evening psalms.


Camellia Society

Purpose: To gain greater familiarity with the history and practice of the Church through the reading of historical mysteries and other works of literature. Tea and literature connoisseurs will meet once a month to discuss the literature, and the tea, of course.

*camellia sinensis: the evergreen plant from which tea is produced