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Acolytes and Lay Eucharistic Ministers - When serving at the alter, lay people actively assist the celebrant in the worship of God. In this important ministry, servers need to be well acquainted with the responsibilities and perform the duties with diligence.
The term acolyte is specifically applied to one who carries a torch or a candle in processions or at other times during the Liturgy. However, the term is commonly interchanged with server, which means one who assists. Beyond Sunday School, serving as an acolyte is often a young person's primary experience and opportunity for growth within the Church.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs), who are licensed by the Bishop, administer the chalice at Communion and can perform the duties of acolytes. This ministry is a meaningful opportunity for service, as well as spiritual development.
Altar Guild - The Altar Guild's purpose is to serve the priest and congregation by preparing the altar and sanctuary for Holy Eucharist. The Guild comprises four teams, each having a captain plus four additional team members. Each team serves one week a month. Additional responsibilities include cleaning the vessels, linens and implements used at the altar, providing flowers, and keeping the altar in good repair. The Altar Guild also prepares for weddings, funerals, Holy Week, Christmas, and any other special celebrations.
Breakfast Club - Join the Redeemer family for breakfast the second Sunday of every month. Breakfast is served from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. in the Redeemer Room. All are welcome.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew - The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is dedicated to helping other men know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and is centered in the disciplines of prayer, study and service. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12:30 in the Redeemer Room for lunch, devotions and Bible study.
Daughters of the King - Ruth Chapter - The Daughters of the King is an Order for laywomen who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches in the Historic Episcopate. A Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism. Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Episcopal Church Women's Group (ECW) - The goal of this organization is to bring all Redeemer women together in the fellowship of Christ and for the betterment of Redeemer and our community. Gathers for a salad lunch and meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 12 noon.
Gift Shop - Our gift shop offers jewelry, books, Bibles, Prayer Books, crosses, custom made cards and more. A faithful team opens the shop after both Sunday services, for special events and by appointment.
Lectors - Lectors are a group of people gifted in the ability to read aloud, about God, in the presence of God and their fellow parishioners. Their main responsibility is to read the Old Testament Reading, New Testament Reading, and to lead the reading of the Psalm. In the absence of a Deacon, the Lectors also lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People. Training is provided periodically.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study - organized by lay members of Redeemer, one of the oldest ministries at Redeemer and consistently one of the largest. All are encouraged to visit and see how we engage and deepen our faith! Coffee, lively discussion, and good laughs are in plentiful supply! We meet in the Redeemer Room (Parish Hall) between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and the class welcomes new members at any time.
Music Ministries - Music at Redeemer is first and foremost our gift and offering to God. The congregation offers its prayers, praises and proclamations through a variety of songs, supported and guided by the choir, the organ, or other instruments. The choir leads singing at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist service. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Creche Display - During the Advent season, this ministry organizes Redeemer's Christmas Creche display. The Redeemer parishioners share their precious family creche scenes for display around the church. The display is open to our communities for viewing.
Outreach - This committee organizes a full parish program of donations of time, talent, and treasure. The service projects and recipients of money and goods change each month in order to meet a wide range of needs and to offer varied opportunities for service. The parish budget also provides funding for The Rev. Ron and Vicki Robertson, SAMS missionaries in Peru, for Habitat for Humanity and for The Austin Street Shelter.
St. Veronica's Guild - The guild is an informal organization of parish members who provide food or other assistance to parish members in the event of illness or death in their families. There are no officers, meetings or formal structures and functions--only in the time of need.
Thursday Night Bible Study - This is a Bible study and pot luck supper that meets every Thursday in the Redeemer Room (Parish Hall) between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. The group is currently doing a study on the Books of Acts. All are invited to join at any time. New topics will be announced as they are chosen.
Ushers - The ushers' duties include: greeting people as they arrive, handing out bulletins, taking an attendance count, offertory, directing the congregation to the altar for communion, and straightening and cleaning the pews after the services have concluded.
