Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalm 95:6
These ministries of the church are for individuals who wish to take a more active role in Sunday worship, serving either with clergy or behind the scenes to make worship meaningful for all in attendance. If liturgy and worship, sharing communion, reading the Word of God, or working behind the scenes to make worship happen is something that you wish to get more involved in, check out the many opportunities below!
ACOLYTES
Acolytes are children, youth and adults who assist at the altar and in liturgical processions.
Contact: The Rev. Dianne Andrews | 206-842-5601 x3
ALTAR GUILD
Altar Guild members are responsible for set-up of all weekly services, as well as any baptisms, weddings, funerals or other special services during the year. They provide care for candles, silver, linens, flowers, seasonal decorations and vestments.
Contact: Joan Collins
BREAD BAKERS
Members of this ministry bake the altar bread for use at Sunday services. Bakers are scheduled on a regular basis. This is a good way to get involved in parish life.
Contact: Laurie Fergusson
COMMUNION BREAD RECIPE FOUND HERE.
GREETERS
Welcome everyone arriving for the 10am Sunday service. Greeters will answer questions and try to insure that visitors are invited to the coffee hour following the service, to meet parishioners and learn something of St. Barnabas.
Contact: Beth Gudmundson
LAY EUCHARISTIC LEADERS (LEM)
These ministers assist the clergy with the distribution of the sacraments.
Contact: The Rev. Dianne Andrews | 206-842-5601 x3 or Peggy Eichenberger
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS (LEV)
Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the consecrated bread and wine to the home bound on behalf of the congregation.
Contact: Deacon Dan Fowler
LECTORS
Lectors read the appointed scripture from the pulpit and lead the prayers of the people.
Contact: The Rev. Dianne Andrews | 206-842-5601 x3 or Peggy Eichenberger
MUSIC MINISTRIES
The music ministry, through the work of volunteer and professional musicians, is continually working to enable, lead, and inspire the people of God in praise and thanksgiving. Do you sing or play an instrument? There are musical opportunities awaiting you here at St. Barnabas!
Contact: Sheila Bristow
USHERS
Ushers greet parishioners and guests. They also distribute service bulletins, take up the offering, keep attendance counts, guide the communion process, and help tidy up the church following the service.
Contact: Brian Andvik