ALTAR GUILD
This volunteer group cares for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services and clean up afterwards.
Our worship services are made possible through the devotion of many people who attend Redeemer. Their common purpose is to use music, ritual, and decoration to create an atmosphere during services that will help congregants to develop their spiritual side and create a closer relationship with God.
WE SERVE ALL WHO WORSHIP & ATTEND REDEEMER SERVICES
The Altar Guild ministry is concerned with providing a place for worship in which we can all get in touch with and develop our spiritual side. We prepare the space for worship services, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
As the name implies, our main focus is on setting the altar for the celebration of the Eucharist. We are responsible for the entire setting for worship throughout the nave, other rooms, and outdoor spaces.
New members to the Altar Guild will find a group of lively, friendly, tolerant people committed to their ministry and eager to welcome and train anyone who also feels called. We think of ourselves as the ministry behind the scenes of worship services – rarely seen, but always there. We welcome new members of any age and gender. We even have one member who is a school-age child who takes part in his mother’s company!
FAQs
IS THIS MINISTRY STILL ACTIVE DURING COVID-19?
YES! Like all Redeemer ministries, we are operating with strict attention to COVID prevention measures.
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE CURRENT CHAIR?
Please contact Norma Harris at tudor1533@verizon.net with any questions you may have.
WHEN IS THE ALTAR GUILD MINISTRY ACTIVE?
We are active at any time worship is taking place, at any venue, as part of Redeemer’s program. This includes Sunday morning services, Wiggle Worship, worship at our Parish Retreat, at weddings, funerals, and services for special days, particularly during Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas seasons.
HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO BE A PART OF THE ALTAR GUILD MINISTRY?
There is no limit to how many people can be part of this ministry. Currently we have 24 members.
IS SAFE CHURCH TRAINING REQUIRED?
Safe Church training is not currently required; it may be in the future if we are successful in recruiting members under 18 years of age.
ARE THERE MORE RESOURCES I CAN CHECK OUT RELATING TO THIS MINISTRY?
www.nationalaltarguildassociation.org
e-book The New Altar Guild Book by Barbara Gent
Betty Sturges; e-book Expressing Our Faith Through Altar Guild Ministry, Forward Movement Publications, Jan 2002.