Ministries
Our ministries are where our heart is.
Explore where your heart belongs by checking out these ministry opportunities!
DeaconsDeacons have responded to the call from God to and to serve. The Deacons do a lot of listening to parishioners concerns maintaining a pastoral |
UshersUshers play a vital role in welcoming people also assisting anyone with directions or assistance going to communion. Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday |
AcolytesAcolytes serve in various roles during the worship service to help make the worship experience complete. Acolytes may begin serving in 4th grade and continue through high school. Leader: El Nyberg |
Altar GuildThe Altar Guild is a quiet behind-the-scenes ministry that has the honor of handling, preparing and caring for the blessed pieces of silver and brass and linens used on the Altar. Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday |
LectorsLectors proclaim the Word of God from the Old and New Testaments and lead the Prayers of the People. |
Crystal Lake Food PantryVolunteers staff a day at the pantry and help local families shop for food and personal products. Leader: Cate Williams |
Christmas Basket ProgramOrganized by the Revive Center for Housing and Healing, this ministry helps impoverished families in our metropolitan area with gift cards or Christmas gifts. Leader: Cate Becker |
St. Mary's SeniorsThis group gathers around the table to enjoy friendship and laughter and share a delicious meal in harmony and peace. Leader: Rev. Fran Holliday |
Coffee Hour HostsAn encouraging, fellowship time in the Great Hall, run by scheduled volunteers and offered after each worship service. |
Chair YogaChair Yoga is a seated yoga class that helps to develop strength and balance. |
Welcome BakersThe purpose of this ministry is to welcome a newcomer’sfirst visit by delivering a loaf of home-baked bread andsome welcome gifts to their home the week of their firstvisit. Leader: Tracy Higgins |
Greeters MinistryThe goal of this ministry is to be warm and inviting, a good listener and to respond to the needs of everyone attending St. Mary’s. |
Alcoholics AnonymousSt. Mary is proud to support numerous Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Tarpley House. Leader: District 11 answering service |
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