Liturgy and Music Ministries – enhancing worship
We have many opportunities for involvement in our Worship and Music areas. The purpose of our worship ministries is to honor, celebrate, and worship God as the center of our common life at Grace. For more information or to volunteer, email the address below, or call the parish office.
Acolyte – Assist at the liturgy by carrying the cross or a torch, carrying the Gospel Book or assisting the priest in preparing the elements for the Holy Communion. Open to everyone 10+ years old, including adults. Contact rector@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org
Altar Guild – Prepare the sanctuary for worship and tend to the flowers, vessels, linens and vestments as part of a monthly team. Open to everyone. Contact rector@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org
Holiday Choir – Lead the congregation in singing hymns, psalms, and service music, and prepare special musical offerings for Christmas and Easter. Choir practices to be arranged. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Eucharistic Minister – Administer the chalice at the Holy Eucharist, read the second lesson and lead the Prayers of the People. As necessary, carry the Gospel Book, and assist the priest. Open to baptized and confirmed persons 16 years and older. Requires training and a license from the bishop. Contact rector@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Lector – Read the first lesson at the Holy Eucharist and other readings as necessary, and lead the psalm. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Musician – Do you play an instrument? Sing? Grace Church is blessed with a number of talented individuals, and we’d love to have more, especially for special holiday services. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Hospitality Ministries – building community and welcoming newcomers
Coffee Hour – Make and serve coffee and a cold beverage and treats Sunday morning after worship services, and clean up afterwards. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Parish Life – Provide for social needs of Grace Church including brunches, dinners and outings. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwisnville.org
Property Ministry – Care for our buildings and grounds with a friendly group of dedicated problem-solvers. The Property work group meets two Tuesday evenings per month and at other times as necessary. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Ushers – Welcome those attending services, ensure doors are opened, lights are on, and necessary bulletins and handouts are available. Arrange disabled seating, offer assistive listening devices, count attendees, notify clergy of those requiring communion in the pew, deliver alms and oblations to the altar and help ensure smooth traffic for the distribution of communion. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Outreach Ministries – Serving Christ in our neighbors outside our walls
Outreach Committee – Planning service and donation events for parish participation.
Pastoral Care Ministries – caring for the spiritual needs of parish families and friends.
Eucharistic Visitor – Bring Holy Communion from the church service to those at home, in hospital, or care facilities. Requires training and a license from the bishop. Contact rector@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org.
Pastoral Carers – Visit, call and/or send greeting cards to those who are home-bound or in care facilities. Contact rector@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org
Receptions Ministry – Help set up, prepare food and clean up for funeral receptions at Grace Church. Contact office@GraceEpiscopalBaldwinsville.org