Learn about Ministries
To learn more or get training for one of the ministries, speak with the contact listed
Altar Flower Donations may be offered in memory or thanksgiving on a particular Sunday using this link. A suggested donation is $40.00. For question, please email [email protected].
Altar Guild is one of those essential yet unseen ministries. AG is responsible for setting up the altar area each week and for special services such as weddings, baptisms and funerals. They maintain the linens used at the altar, keep the silver polished and keep track of wine, candles and other supplies used for the worship services. They also purchase and arrange flowers in front of the altar, the ambo and by the tabernacle. They have a cadre of bread bakers who, on a rotating basis, keep the supply of bread for all services at the ready. So, while we may not see them in the performance of this ministry, their work is very important for the worship that takes place in the sanctuary year-round.
The Guild is in need of new members willing to serve once every 8 weeks. Training and mentoring is provided. If you think this might be something you would like to do, or need more information, please contact [email protected]
Choirs/Music: We have a thriving Senior Choir and Junior Choir at CHS as well as opportunities to participate in instrumental music, holiday choirs, and bell ringing. More information on the choirs can be found by clicking on Music. For information contact Alexi Tartakovsky at [email protected].
Ushers help with the seating, offering, etc. during both services. This is done on a rotational basis. Men and women are both welcome. Learn more from Gary Scott at [email protected].
An acolyte is a lay person who assists in worship by performing such functions as carrying the cross in procession, assisting with lighting and extinguishing candles, and helping with the presentation of the bread and wine if necessary. All children third grade and older are welcome to become acolytes. There is a required training session held twice a year for all those interested. Acolytes are first assigned as Torchbearers (holding and extinguishing candles) and promoted to Crucifier/server (carries the cross at the head of the procession) in the 7th grade. Learn more from Jack Daniels at [email protected].
Lectors lead our congregation in the reading of the Scriptures and the Prayers of the People during both services.Learn more from Mother KIm.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors extend the Altar rail to the homebound, the sick, and to those in nursing homes, enabling them to participate in the Eucharistic Celebration. Anyone who is a communicant in the Episcopal Church is welcome to train to become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Learn more from Mother KIm.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in serving the elements during both services. Again, anyone who is a communicant in the Episcopal Church is welcome to train to become a Lay Eucharistic Minister. Learn more from Mother KIm.
Coffee Ministry volunteers help create fellowship by setting up coffee and sweets between services and after the 10 am service. Learn more from Eva Lesniak at [email protected].
Sanctuary Technology team volunteers manage the sound and video systems and make our services available by ZOOM and through Facebook. Learn more from Eva Lesniak at [email protected].
Counters help following services to properly notate weekly giving. Learn more from Sally Bird at [email protected].
Altar Flower Donations may be offered in memory or thanksgiving on a particular Sunday using this link. A suggested donation is $40.00. For question, please email [email protected].
Altar Guild is one of those essential yet unseen ministries. AG is responsible for setting up the altar area each week and for special services such as weddings, baptisms and funerals. They maintain the linens used at the altar, keep the silver polished and keep track of wine, candles and other supplies used for the worship services. They also purchase and arrange flowers in front of the altar, the ambo and by the tabernacle. They have a cadre of bread bakers who, on a rotating basis, keep the supply of bread for all services at the ready. So, while we may not see them in the performance of this ministry, their work is very important for the worship that takes place in the sanctuary year-round.
The Guild is in need of new members willing to serve once every 8 weeks. Training and mentoring is provided. If you think this might be something you would like to do, or need more information, please contact [email protected]
Choirs/Music: We have a thriving Senior Choir and Junior Choir at CHS as well as opportunities to participate in instrumental music, holiday choirs, and bell ringing. More information on the choirs can be found by clicking on Music. For information contact Alexi Tartakovsky at [email protected].
Ushers help with the seating, offering, etc. during both services. This is done on a rotational basis. Men and women are both welcome. Learn more from Gary Scott at [email protected].
An acolyte is a lay person who assists in worship by performing such functions as carrying the cross in procession, assisting with lighting and extinguishing candles, and helping with the presentation of the bread and wine if necessary. All children third grade and older are welcome to become acolytes. There is a required training session held twice a year for all those interested. Acolytes are first assigned as Torchbearers (holding and extinguishing candles) and promoted to Crucifier/server (carries the cross at the head of the procession) in the 7th grade. Learn more from Jack Daniels at [email protected].
Lectors lead our congregation in the reading of the Scriptures and the Prayers of the People during both services.Learn more from Mother KIm.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors extend the Altar rail to the homebound, the sick, and to those in nursing homes, enabling them to participate in the Eucharistic Celebration. Anyone who is a communicant in the Episcopal Church is welcome to train to become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Learn more from Mother KIm.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in serving the elements during both services. Again, anyone who is a communicant in the Episcopal Church is welcome to train to become a Lay Eucharistic Minister. Learn more from Mother KIm.
Coffee Ministry volunteers help create fellowship by setting up coffee and sweets between services and after the 10 am service. Learn more from Eva Lesniak at [email protected].
Sanctuary Technology team volunteers manage the sound and video systems and make our services available by ZOOM and through Facebook. Learn more from Eva Lesniak at [email protected].
Counters help following services to properly notate weekly giving. Learn more from Sally Bird at [email protected].
Sign Up to Volunteer on “CHS Ministry Scheduler”
To volunteer for any of the worship ministries listed earlier, simply register on the “CHS Ministry Scheduler” (watch for the link)
Once you are registered you can sign up for specific dates and times online.
Once you are registered you can sign up for specific dates and times online.
- Every quarter you will receive an e-mail asking you to sign up for the ministries you wish to serve in for the following quarter.
- You may select specific dates or ranges of dates to serve.
- You may participate in as many ministries as you would .
- Following the sign-up period, you will receive an e-mail listing the ministries and dates that you have been assigned.
- If you need to cancel, it’s easy. Use the Ministry Scheduler to “request a substitute”