Involvment in the Services
INVOLVEMENT IN THE SERVICES
Sidesmen
Sidesmen, (both men and women) are elected at the Annual Parochial Meeting. Their job is to assist the Churchwardens each Sunday, by welcoming people to church, making sure they have everything they need for the service, and looking after newcomers and visitors.
Sacristans
A group of people work in the sacristy taking care of the linen, the vestments, vessels and candles used for the services. Preparation work is carried out on Saturdays, with further involvement before and after the services on Sundays.
Servers
A team of people of all ages assist by serving in the Sanctuary at the Eucharist.
Eucharistic Ministers
This group of men and women assist in the sanctuary by administering the Chalice to people during communion. Some of these people also take the reserved sacrament to the sick and housebound.
Intercessors and Readers
Lay people trained to lead the congregation in prayer and read the lessons during the Eucharist service.
Bell-Ringers
The church bells are rung by a team of bell-ringer for the Parish Eucharist every Sunday morning. Bell-ringing practice is on Friday evenings 7.45-9pm.
Choir
The robed choir sing at the 10.30am Parish Eucharist on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. They also sing at the festival services, and occasional weddings. Choir practice is every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.
Sidesmen
Sidesmen, (both men and women) are elected at the Annual Parochial Meeting. Their job is to assist the Churchwardens each Sunday, by welcoming people to church, making sure they have everything they need for the service, and looking after newcomers and visitors.
Sacristans
A group of people work in the sacristy taking care of the linen, the vestments, vessels and candles used for the services. Preparation work is carried out on Saturdays, with further involvement before and after the services on Sundays.
Servers
A team of people of all ages assist by serving in the Sanctuary at the Eucharist.
Eucharistic Ministers
This group of men and women assist in the sanctuary by administering the Chalice to people during communion. Some of these people also take the reserved sacrament to the sick and housebound.
Intercessors and Readers
Lay people trained to lead the congregation in prayer and read the lessons during the Eucharist service.
Bell-Ringers
The church bells are rung by a team of bell-ringer for the Parish Eucharist every Sunday morning. Bell-ringing practice is on Friday evenings 7.45-9pm.
Choir
The robed choir sing at the 10.30am Parish Eucharist on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. They also sing at the festival services, and occasional weddings. Choir practice is every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.
