Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is the ministry of preparing and maintaining the altar, sacred vessels and vestments for our worship services.  Members of the Altar Guild perform a silent, or hidden ministry to our Parish so that we may worship and glorify Christ.  Members are trained and assigned to a rotating team that is responsible for the services during a given week. 

Preparations for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are also the responsibility of the Altar Guild.

The Altar Guild cares for the linens, communion silver, liturgical hangings, candles, and brass vases which are used in the various services.  The changing vestments and altar hangings remind us of the progression of seasons in the Christian calendar, and they accent special services throughout the year. 

The Altar Guild works closely with the Rector, complementing the ministry of the Word and sacraments. 

For more information about the Altar Guild, or to become a member, please contact Nancy Lancaster.

Pictured Above:  Some of the handmade needlepoint kneelers that adorn the altar area.

A Prayer for Altar Guild Members

Almighty God,

grant we beseech you,

that we may handle these Holy things with reverence,

and perform our work with such

faithfulness and devotion

that it may rise with acceptance

before you and obtain your blessing;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

2007 Altar Guild Schedule

If you have a conflict during your scheduled month, please contact your other team members.


July
Molly McClellan
Elsie Wilson

August
Jennifer Gallagher
Debra Gantt
Lisa Gantt

September
Augusta Arthur
Anne Field

October
Barbara Coollmann
Holly West

November
Dale Dowdy
Mary Heinemann

December
Margaret Lindsay
Nancy Lancaster
Joan McRae