Ministries

 

Baptism
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Marriage

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First Communion

Classes are offered every other year to our children Grade 2 and up. We use a variety of learning modalities such as drama, song, craft, discussion and games to help teach the basics of our faith and prepare the children to receive their first communion.   This is a community celebration.

Confirmation
Confirmation preparation for high school age. Classes are offered at a time the Bishop visits (usually every 3 years).

Planning Your Own Funeral: Printable Guide

You can use this guide to plan your own funeral. Done on your own and with your family this can be a valuable tool to planning your funeral service in a way that celebrates your life.

Choir

The joy of singing praises to the Lord lifts our spirits and our eyes.   Join us in learning new hymns, preparing anthems and leading in worship.   We practice on Thursday evenings at 6:30.

Chancel Guild
A dedicated team that prepares the altar and the sanctuary for worship-sets the table, arranges the flowers, maintains the silver and brass, and decorates for festivals.

Parish Council
Meet once a month (check calendar for schedule)
Is a group of folks selected from the congregation to help make the day to day decisions about the financial and practical needs of the congregation.   This is a ministry commissioned by the congregation to be on council each year.   They support the rector in their work and each other in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Prayer Chain
All are welcome to join this chain devoted to praying for the needs of our parishioners and those we love. If you have a prayer request please contact Rev. Jane.

 

Alongsiders Program

People in our congregation who pray for members of our Church family, the work of the parish, the church and the world. If you want to become an Alongsider or would like further information, Please contact Rev. Jane or our Anglican Fellowship of Prayer representatives.

 

Our Alongsiders, holding        

a chain of prayer             

 

Servers Guild
An opportunity to learn and to be involved in the worship service.   You are trained to carry the cross in procession, take up the collection, and help set the altar and clear and assist the minister in the church service

 

Lectors / Intercessors / Greeters
All of these ministries are vitally important to the weekly worship service.   Lectors proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ by reading and sharing the Bible texts for the day in the service.   The intercessors lead us in the Prayers of the People each week.   The greeters are our first line of hospitality when we enter the church door.   They welcome you to our service and give you the information you will need to follow along in worship.

 

Visioning Team
This is a  group whose primary task is to dream and to create achievable short term goals with the intent of showing the vitality within our walls and making them visible to the community.   Watch our building and our website for more opportunities to share.

 

Children and Youth Ministries

 

Sprouts
Second Thursday of each month except July and August for children birth to junior kindergarten.    This program includes parents and grandparents, children experience the Christian faith through play, music, art, food and fellowship and a helpful monthly newsletter is given out as a resourse.

 

Youth Group
Meets twice a month Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 for youth ages 12-19.   We offer an opportunity for Christian fellowship and growth with a focus on issues that our youth face in their daily lives. A focus of the group is mission outreach into the world and our community engaging in fundraising projects to support this outreach ministry.

During the youth class, the group is divided into:

• Junior group (12-14 years)
• Senior group (15-19 years)

 

Church School
Available on Sunday mornings at both churches (9:30am and 11am)
Study is based on the "One Room School House" program, with crafts, stories and songs.

 

Back to the Bible Club

For Children aged 7-11. Meets in Six week session on a Tuesday Evening at Church of the Redeemer. Participants explore and learn the stories of the bible through story telling, crafts and song.

 

Vacation Bible School
Held annually (July) and is available to children ages 4-12 years. This is a time of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through story, song, drama, games, craft, and interactive labs.

 

Youth Minister and Leaders
We are blessed to have a devoted part-time minister to address the needs of our children and young people in their Christian Formation.   They are assisted by a devoted team of parishioners who lead and engage in this ministry.