This team works closely with the Rector in an advisory capacity to develop and plan liturgical celebrations. This commission meets four times per year.
Contact: The Rev. Karen Haig | 206-842-5601 x2 | revkaren@stbbi.org or
Joan Collins | JMarieC277@msn.com
ACOLYTES
Acolytes are children, youth and adults who assist at the altar and in liturgical processions.
Contact: Claire Hicks | JMarieC277@msn.com
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 | JMarieC277@msn.com
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 | LaurieF0804@msn.com
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 | bethgudmundson@msn.com
LAY EUCHARISTIC LEADERS (LEM)
These ministers assist the clergy with the distribution of the sacraments.
Contact: Deacon Dan Fowler | dan8@q.com
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 | dan8@q.com
LECTORS
Lectors read the appointed scripture from the pulpit and lead the prayers of the people.
Contact: Joan Collins | JMarieC277@msn.com
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!
Listen to the parish choir sing “Sing a song of joy” by Richard Shepherd
Come, sing unto the Lord by Henry Purcell, arr. Mark Schweizer
Prelude on “Leoni” by Wilbur Held (Priscilla Jones, cello and Paul Roy, organ)
Contact: Paul Roy | proy@stbbi.org
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 | BKAndvik@aol.com