Serve on Sunday & Formation
There are many ways to serve Calvary and strengthen your spiritual engagement during our regular Sunday Services and at special services during the year and week. Please reach out to the leads of these various ministries, to Terry Stringer, Vestry Ministry Liaison or Mother Amy Moehnke if you would like to discuss or discern your particular calling to serve.
Sunday Services
Acolytes, Isabella and Elva Conrardy, Leads
Young children (age 8 and older) and youth serve during our Sunday 10 AM service as crucifer and torch barriers, candle lighters, and assist the Celebrant during Eucharist.
Altar Guild, Sherri DeLeon & Penny Whiting, Leads
If you’re looking for a behind-the-scenes ministry that involves quiet and contemplation, the Altar Guild may be the team for you. Our Altar Guild, made up of both men & women, prepares the bread and wine, linens, candles and all of the other supplies needed at the altar for worship.
Bell Ringer, Amy Moenhke, Lead
For centuries, church bells have announced the beginning of worship. Ring our historic bell in the bell tower to call people to worship. All ages from 6-96 are welcome to volunteer. Our youngest volunteers will be paired with an adult mentor. Let Mother Amy know if you are interested in volunteering.
Greeter, Carla Schutty, Lead
Do you enjoy meeting new people and greeting folks on Sunday morning? Our Greeter Team arrives 15 minutes before the service to greet people, hand out Newcomer Bags & Kids Bags, answer questions and help people feel at home.
Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM), Jamie McDonald, Lead
Our Eucharistic Ministers come up to the altar for the Eucharistic Prayer and serve the chalice during communion. If you are interested in sacramental ministry, this is a wonderful ministry for you.
Lector & Intercessor, Sally Sanchez & Jamie McDonald, Leads
These are the fancy Episcopal words for those who read Scripture and lead the Prayers of the People during the service. In this role, you receive the Sunday readings during the week so you can prepare. Proclaim God’s word and pray for the church and the world during worship!
Live Stream and Audio Team, LuAnn Sills, Lead
Broadcast our 10 AM service over YouTube and monitor the soundboard for these events.
Music Ministries, Dr. Justin West, Lead
Provide music for each Sunday 10 AM service and special services and attend weekly rehearsal sessions for either the Choir, Ensemble, or both groups under the direction of Dr. West.
Usher, Byron Rentfro & Gerald Hanna, Leads
Ushers help people get what & where they need during Sunday worship. Ushers pass out bulletins as people arrive, help people find seating if needed, assist those with mobility challenges, receive the offering and guide people to the front during communion. Ushers also receive training in safety in case of an emergency.
Formation Opportunities
Nursery (infants-3 years) & Safeguarding God’s Children, Karol Moseley & Lisa Bortner, Leads
Provide childcare for children birth-3 during church service and ensure that all individuals who serve on the Vestry, as staff and in positions involving children, have been certified through the Safeguarding God’s Children Program.
Children’s Formation (4 years – elementary ages), Jamie McDonald, Lead
Formation for the children of Calvary is a priority and an important way to serve our Parish. As part of Safeguarding God’s Children, we have two unrelated adults in rooms for these formation services. Currently we have a single group of children from 4-thru elementary age for Formation at following the 10 AM service. Nurturing a child’s spirit from the earliest ages is as important as nurturing their bodies and minds. As children get a bit older, their lives and faith are deeply enriched by having adults other than their parents involved in their lives. Serve as a second person or teacher, get to know our children, grow in your own faith and provide support to our Children’s Formation team.
Adult Formation, Mary Robson & Lisa Bortner, Leads
Plan and present regular Sunday formation for adults following the 10 am service each week.
Brotherhood of St. Andrews, Terry Stringer, Lead
Men’s fellowship that meets every other week for Bible study, fellowship, prayer, and cinnamon rolls and participates in activities such as cooking pancakes and sausage for Shrove Tuesday.
Thursday Women’s Prayer Group, Kitty Howell, Lead
Meet weekly with a group of women to offer prayers for our Calvary community, our city, our state, and our world.
Women’s Bible Study, Jan Stringer & Lisa Bortner, Leads
Participate and assist with our weekly noon Bible study every Thursday for the women of Calvary.
Vacation Bible Camp, Jamie McDonald, Lead
Serve during our three-day evening event with crafts, music and games held in June.