Serving the Church

Music

The Bible enjoins us all to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord;” so if you would like to help lead our singing at the 10:30 service, reach out to our Music Director, Sue Weisman. By the way, if you play a musical instrument, Sue would love to talk with you!

Greeters and Ushers

Would you like an important assignment that is not time consuming? Being a greeter or usher would be perfect for you. As a greeter, you warmly welcome everyone as they arrive. If someone is new, your friendly “hello” will be their first impression of CHC. Besides handing out the service bulletin, ushers also take up the collection plate.

Altar Guild

The altar guild is responsible for preparing the church and chapel for all services. This behind-the-scenes way of helping entails the care and placing of the vessels, linens, and hangings that grace the altar and lectern. No special skills are needed, and you and your team only serve for one weekend each month. Contact Bev Simpson or Sandy Benson.

Flower Guild

Do you enjoy arranging flowers, or would you like to learn how to do it? How about joining the Flower Guild? Working singly or in pairs, the members of the Flower Guild prepare floral arrangements for the altar in the chapel and the church. At Christmas and Easter, everyone works together, and glorious creations emerge. Contact Barbara Bull.

Card Ministry

In this fast-paced world of emails and texts, receiving a card is special and heartwarming. Perhaps the card celebrates your birthday or wishes you a speedy recovery from illness. For whatever occasion, the volunteers for this card ministry seek to keep our parish family members feeling connected throughout the year. See Steffy Sabino for more info.

Yarnwork Ministry

Knitted or crocheted prayer shawls carry the well wishes and prayers of CHC. They are freely given to anyone in need. If knitting or crocheting a prayer shawl seems a bit daunting, then how about a simple scarf for clients of Meals on Wheels? Just know when recipients wrap themselves in a shawl or wind a scarf around their neck, they will feel the comforting arms of God. See Beth Crosby for more info.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV)

If you have a deep compassion for others, this ministry is for you. After being trained, you will bring communion at the request of the Rector to anyone homebound or in a long term care facility as well as to anyone recovering from illness or surgery.

Sunday Flower Deliverers

Have you ever wondered what happens to those beautiful floral arrangements that adorn the church and chapel altar? Thanks to the kind members of this group, the flowers are delivered to the sick, the shut-ins, or to someone who simply needs some TLC from CHC.

Coffee Hour

“Where church really happens!” Led by the smell of freshly brewed coffee, people head for the parish hall after church. Coffee hour is a wonderful time to visit with friends and get to know others. Join a coffee hour team and bring goodies to share once every couple of months. Contact Pat Streett, if you’re willing.

Receptions

From time to time the church is asked to provide a reception after a funeral service or perhaps in celebration of a milestone. As we’re always willing to share the warmth and hospitality of Holy Comforter, many people are needed on these occasions to provide food items and/or to lend a hand before, during, and after the reception. See Carol Davis for more info.

With our church and campus, there is always a “honey-do” list of things that need to be done. See our property manager Peter Crosby if would like to lend a hand.

Then volunteering to serve on the vestry (the church’s “board of directors”) may be right for you. See the rector or senior warden for more info.