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The Emmanuel Choir wearing blue and white choir robes performs an anthem on in front of the alter for a special performance

Ministry Roles

Our church thrives because of the dedicated members who serve. From supporting worship and fostering fellowship to welcoming newcomers and participating in eucharistic duties, each contribution is vital. We appreciate those who serve as an essential part of our church family!

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Interested in playing a part in our weekly services? The roles available are below. Some of them have prepared guides too! Remember that you volunteer for these roles through your account on SignUp Genius! If you are unable to attend when you are scheduled to take a role, please be kind and helpful by arranging a swap with another person. If you are unsure of someone’s contact details, please ask in the Church Office.

  • Altar Guild

  • Lector

  • Altar Server

  • Audio Operator

  • Video Operator

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Emmanuel's choir performs in front of the Altar wearing blue and white choir robes

Emmanuel's Choir

If you love to sing, there is a place reserved for your voice! Come sing choral anthems and enjoy the fellowship — no auditions required.

Sunday Morning practices starting next Fall

Emmanuel's worship band joyfully leading music in front of the historic church pipe organ, showcasing the parish's active and inclusive music ministry.

Worship Band

Whether you play guitar, keys, percussion, or sing, we invite you to be part of a free-spirited ensemble that lifts spirits and bridges traditions in our more contemporary worship band.

Each Ministry Area has a coordinator.

If you have any concerns or need to talk through your duties, please reach out to the coordinator(s)

​LECTORS
WELCOMERS
INTERCESSORS         
EUCHARISITC ASSISTANTS
ALTAR SERVERS
A/V
ALTAR GUILD
COFFEE ‘n’ COOKIES

MUSIC

Katherine Turner 

Dan Lynn

Riikka Halme-Berneking

Kethera Moore

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Bev Coffman

Mary Jane Joyce

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Skip Barnett

kturner@marybaldwin.edu

drlynn@ntelos.net

halme.riikka@gmail.com

foglerka@jmu.edu 

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bccoffman@verizon.net mjjcpj@verizon.net

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carleb@goshen.edu

Altar Guild

A church altar decorated with a large wooden cross, two tall candles, and two floral arrangements.

A ministry of "quiet service" that creates a beautiful and meaningful worship environment. Duties include setting the altar with elements for communion, arranging flowers, checking candles, and ensuring the altar is dressed in proper colors for the liturgical season.

Acolyte or Altar Server

A close-up of a wooden cross on a pew in the foreground, with a blurred view of a church congregation in the background.

Acolytes lead processions while carrying the cross and assist with communion. 

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Welcomers

A man and a woman speaking to each other at the open entrance doors of a stone church building.

Welcomers make a huge difference to the visitor or member experience. They welcome people to the church and hand out bulletins, provide the attendance count, collect offerings, and assist as needed throughout service. 

Eucharistic Assistants

A priest wearing a white and purple robe holding a silver chalice containing communion wafers passes out Holy Communion

Eucharistic Assistants are specially trained to assist the Presiding Priest in distributing the Sacrament of bread and wine. 

Lectors

An open Bible resting on a wooden lectern, flanked by two tall lit candles inside a church sanctuary.

Lectors read the lessons and/or psalm on Sundays and other special occasions. 

Intercessors

A person's hands clasped in prayer resting over an open book on a wooden table.

Intercessors lead the Prayers of the People, drawing from the Book of Common Prayer or composing their own. 

Audio & Visual Support

Close-up of an audio mixing console with sliders and lit-up green and orange volume meters.

The A/V team of two operates the sound and video components as we livestream on Sundays. 

Coffee & Cookies Host

A white plate with a slice of cake and a fork next to a mug filled with black coffee.

Hosts provide and prepare the beverages and light bites served after the Sunday Service -- a very important part of our church life! 

Music

Members of a choir dressed in white robes holding open black folders.

The choir, guided by the Director of Music, leads congregational singing, providing an uplifting and unified connection during worship. 

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