Altar Guild

The ministry of the Altar Guild is to prepare all the things necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist or other services.  The Guild works in monthly teams who are responsible for all the services that month, including any weddings or funerals.  This important ministry is open to both women and men.  Training is provided.

TIME COMMITMENT: 2½ hours a week for one month plus extra services such as weddings or funerals

 
CONTACT:  Ginny Wingate (302) 378-2890

Acolytes

The word "acolyte" means a follower or one who helps.   Acolytes serve as companions or helpers to the priest at worship services.  Acolytes perform a number of duties including carrying the cross and candles in procession, helping the priest set the table for Communion, and assisting in many ways to help our worship services be occasions of grace and beauty.  Both young people and adults are welcome to share in this ministry.  Training is provided.

TIME COMMITMENT: 1 Sunday per month at most

CONTACT: Church Office (302) 378-2401

Adult Choir

Song and music are important parts of uplifting worship.  The Adult choir enhances our worship by assisting the congregation in the singing of Hymns and by providing special music at other times.  One needs to be a lover of music, of fellowship, and of fun.  This is a fun group who enjoy one another and making music.  The choir sings primarily at the 9:30 a.m. service and occasional evening prayer services.

TIME COMMITMENT: Sunday service and 75-minute rehearsals at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.

CONTACT: Chris Myers (302) 604-3673 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lector, Eucharistic Minister

Take part in the leadership of the worship by reading a scripture lesson, leading the prayers of the people, serving the chalice during the communion.

9:00 a.m. service - The Lector reads the Lesson and leads the Prayers of the People.  The Eucharistic Minister serves the chalice.

10:45 a.m. service - A Lector/Eucharistic Minister reads the first lesson, Psalm, leads the Prayes of the People, and administers the chalice during communion.

A Lector serves by coming from his or her seat and reading the second lesson during the 10:45 a.m. service.  A Lector/Eucharistic Minister wears robes, participates in the procession, and reads the first lesson, the Prayers of the People, and serves a chalice during the communion.

Training is minimal but provided.

TIME COMMITMENT: Usually scheduled no more than once a month, brief training

CONTACT: Nancy Koenig (302) 653-7653

Ushers

Be a welcoming face at the sanctuary doors!  Only tools necessary: handshake and a smile.  Simple, yet so important!   Greet and assist with seating if necessary, worshippers and distribute bulletins.  Present the bread and wine at the offering.  Pass collection plates and take them forward for blessing.  Ushers serve at all three Sunday services, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:45 and special services.

TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 Sundays per year

CONTACT: Patti Smith (302) 378-7306

Instrumentalists/Soloists

Do you play an instrument?  Do you enjoy singing or leading songs?  Whether you would like to play as part of the guitar ensemble or lead some of the songs or play the piano or offer an improvisation during communion.  There are opportunities to help lead worship at the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.  Musicians typically rehearse on Sunday mornings before the service.  We thoroughly enjoy when folks offer musical instruments to enhance the work of the choir.  In the past we’ve enjoyed violin, oboe, percussion, brass, etc.  If you have a talent to offer God’s praise, we’ll use it!

TIME COMMITMENT: An hour a week, to once a year! You tell us!

CONTACT: Chris Myers (302) 604-3673 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it