OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE WITHIN THE CHURCH

Ministry is the work of the whole people of God, lay and ordained, in service of the Church and the world. 

Worship services at St. Lawrence are the culmination of the efforts of many staff and volunteers who work to create a beautiful, welcoming, and meaningful worship experience. We invite you to explore the many ministries that contribute to our worship, and find where your gifts or interests might lie. Training is provided for all roles and most of these ministries allow for flexible scheduling.  

Acolytes carry the cross and torches in procession during worship, and assist the clergy in preparing for Communion. We welcome people of all ages, adults and children, to serve as acolytes. The minimum age is 8 and there is no maximum! If you’d like to learn more, please contact The Rev. Stefi Baiju (associate@stlawrencechurch.org). 

The Altar Guild sets up and cleans the sanctuary for worship, tending to the vessels of the altar, the vestments and altar cloths, candles, and liturgical décor. This ministry typically involves a once a month commitment of both Saturday setup and Sunday cleanup. To learn how to get involved, please contact our church office (office@stlawrencechurch.org). 

The St. Lawrence Choir is a volunteer ensemble that leads the music for certain 9:00 am Sunday services and special holiday services throughout the year. Our members come from all age groups and musical backgrounds. For the choir schedule, please see here. For more information, please contact our music director, Alan Whaley (music@stlawrencechurch.org). 

The Counters collect, tally, and deposit the offerings from Sunday services. To learn how to get involved, please contact our church office (office@stlawrencechurch.org). 

Lectors read the assigned Scripture passages in church and lead the Prayers of the People. To learn how to get involved, please contact our church office (office@stlawrencechurch.org).   

The Sunday School team assists in leading children’s Sunday School each week. We currently offer two Sunday School classrooms: Montessori-based Godly Play for younger children (ages 3-8) and a Junior program for children ages 8 and up. If you’d like to learn more, please contact The Rev. Stefi Baiju (associate@stlawrencechurch.org). 

Ushers support the congregation through the worship service. They welcome congregants to the service, distribute worship bulletins, take up the offering during the service, help guide the congregation forward for communion, and help collect visitor cards and discarded bulletins after each service. To learn how to get involved, please contact our church office (office@stlawrencechurch.org).  

Coffee hour hosts allow us to continue to offer hospitality after the Sunday service by brewing coffee and serving light refreshments in the narthex (foyer).  To learn how to get involved, please contact our church office (office@stlawrencechurch.org).