Altar Guild: Prepares altar linens, vessels, and supports special services. Open to all baptized persons.
Lectors: Read Scripture and prayers during services. Scheduled in advance.
Greeters & Ushers: Offer warm welcomes, assist during services, and manage logistics.
Servers (Acolytes, Crucifers, Thurifers, Subdeacons): Assist clergy during worship. Open to baptized youth and adults.
Music Ministry: Play an instrument? Contact music@holyspiritwaco.com.
Reports to: Worship Coordinator
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/month + participation in services
Ideal For: Someone with a heart for the beauty and order of Episcopal worship who wants to learn the behind-the-scenes coordination of liturgy.
Responsibilities:
Assist in scheduling and coordinating liturgical ministers (e.g., readers, acolytes, chalice bearers).
Help prepare service materials (bulletins, readings, prayer lists).
Support special liturgies and seasonal planning (e.g., Holy Week, Advent).
Learn the basics of Altar Guild coordination, music collaboration, and worship planning.