Lay Ministries
Our parish could not survive without the support of our lay ministers. These are people that give of their time to help in service to others either on the altar or through outside visits. If you are interested in participating as a lay minister, please contact the lead person shown below.
ACOLYTES serve our community worship by carrying the processional cross, lighting the candles, and assisting the clergy and verger at the altar. Adults and children, five and older, are encouraged to serve.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS assist the clergy at the Holy Eucharist in administering the bread and the wine.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
LECTORS read the scripture readings at the Holy Eucharist and lead the “Prayers of the People”. Youth are welcome and encouraged to participate. All lectors will be trained before beginning this ministry.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
USHERS greet the congregation upon their arrival at church, provide assistance with the procession, take up the offering, supervise access to Holy Communion, and tidy up the church following the service.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
GREETERS extend gracious hospitality to everyone, with special emphasis on newcomers and visitors by making everyone feel welcome, letting people know we are genuinely pleased by their presence among us, and helping people to see that All Saints is a warm and friendly place where they can experience God’s love in community. Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
THE ALTAR GUILD prepares the altar and church for all worship services. Contact: Church office at 231-627-6011
EUCHARISTIC VISITORS provide spiritual connection to the parish by serving as Eucharist Minister, visiting the housebound or others who cannot participate in the services in person. Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
WORSHIP LEADERS preside over Morning Prayer when our priest is not available or on vacation. This is a licensed ministry in the Episcopal Church and worship leaders must take a training program provided by the Diocese. After successful completion of the training, they are licensed by the Bishop for a period of five years after which their license may be renewed.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
Our parish could not survive without the support of our lay ministers. These are people that give of their time to help in service to others either on the altar or through outside visits. If you are interested in participating as a lay minister, please contact the lead person shown below.
ACOLYTES serve our community worship by carrying the processional cross, lighting the candles, and assisting the clergy and verger at the altar. Adults and children, five and older, are encouraged to serve.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS assist the clergy at the Holy Eucharist in administering the bread and the wine.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
LECTORS read the scripture readings at the Holy Eucharist and lead the “Prayers of the People”. Youth are welcome and encouraged to participate. All lectors will be trained before beginning this ministry.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
USHERS greet the congregation upon their arrival at church, provide assistance with the procession, take up the offering, supervise access to Holy Communion, and tidy up the church following the service.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
GREETERS extend gracious hospitality to everyone, with special emphasis on newcomers and visitors by making everyone feel welcome, letting people know we are genuinely pleased by their presence among us, and helping people to see that All Saints is a warm and friendly place where they can experience God’s love in community. Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
THE ALTAR GUILD prepares the altar and church for all worship services. Contact: Church office at 231-627-6011
EUCHARISTIC VISITORS provide spiritual connection to the parish by serving as Eucharist Minister, visiting the housebound or others who cannot participate in the services in person. Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe
WORSHIP LEADERS preside over Morning Prayer when our priest is not available or on vacation. This is a licensed ministry in the Episcopal Church and worship leaders must take a training program provided by the Diocese. After successful completion of the training, they are licensed by the Bishop for a period of five years after which their license may be renewed.
Contact: Fr. Lew Crusoe