Ways you can serve during worship services

Lector - In the worship service, the Lector reads the Old Testament and New Testatment lessons and leads the Prayers of the People. Lectors must be baptized.

Lay Eucharistic Minister - A Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) helps distribute the sacraments at Communion. LEMs must be confirmed and age 16 or older. LEMs are licensed for 3 years at a time, with the license term beginning the first Sunday of Advent. The Rector appoints all new LEMs, so if you are interested, please submit your name to the Church Office.

Eucharistic Visitor- As an extension of the Holy Eucharist, licensed lay ministers take the sacraments from the communion service to those who are homebound.  Parish members who wish to accompany a Eucharistic Visitor should contact Deacon John Ackermann.

Server - A Server is part of the procession and assists the Celebrant during the Eucharist. Servers must be confirmed and age 18 or older.

Crucifer and Torches - The Crucifer and Torches are part of the procession and carry the candles and cross. Torches must be baptized and Grade 3 or older. Crucifers must be confirmed and Grade 9 or older.

Usher - An Usher fulfills many small duties before, during, and after the worship service. Duties including: helping people find seating, recording service attendance, and passing offering plates.

Greeter - St. Stephen's has a wonderful team of greeters that extends hospitality to our visitors at all weekend services.

Altar Guild - A perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to work behind the scenes, the Altar Guild prepares the altar before the worship service and cleans-up afterward. They also care for the worship space and belongings and decorate the church seasonally. The Flower Guild, a part of the Altar Guild, would love to have help from anyone who enjoys the art of arranging and sculpting with flowers.