Ministries
Our ministries are the outward expression of our common prayer. What we proclaim in worship takes shape in service, study, hospitality, and care for one another. Each ministry is a way of participating in Christ’s work in the world and in the shared life of this community. Whether your gifts are visible or quiet, there is a place to serve and to belong.
Our Ministries
Saint Cecilia's is a small church with a big heart and big dream. Many of our ministries are in their infancy or haven't even been imagined yet. Depending on your gifts, passions and calling, we encourage you to step up and offer yourself in ministry. Some of our ministries include:
Men's Ministries
Our Men gather for fellowship, dinners and study. Tom Vogt oversees our Men's Discipleship Group and he is assisted by Joey McGee Contact Tom at tfvogt@comcast.com
Women's Ministries
Our women gather for fellowship, dinners, prayer groups and study. Vivian Dawkins oversees our Women's Study Group. Contact Vivian Dawkins: vivdawkins64@gmail.com
Ambassadors/Greeters
Our Ambassadors set up for each service at our Information Table and welcome all our guests warmly. They also answer any questions folks may have, help them sign up for the church enewsletter or for events and distribute materials for special services and events. They practice the Benedictine principle to welcome each guest as Christ! Coordinator: Michelle Mansolo mansolom@yahoo.com
Prayer Team
Our Prayer Team prays daily for those on our prayer list and also add those who need our prayers. They maintain pastoral contact with our members and friends. Coordinator: Beverly Conine bevyc@att.net
Weekly Morning Prayer by Zoom
Every Tuesday a group gathers by Zoom for morning prayer, devotions, study and sharing. All are welcomed. Coordinator: Beverly Conine bevyc@att.ne
Altar Guild/Chalice Bearers/Acolytes
Our Altar Guild prepares the Altar for all services and assists our clergy by serving as Chalice Bearer and Acolyte during the services. Coordinator: Debbie Meyer doubledmeyer@me.com
Ushers
Our ushers assist people at our services with finding seats, getting a service bulletin and receiving communion. Coordinator: Robbie Hutton robbiehutton@yahoo.com
Lay Readers
Our lay readers read the appointed lessons and the prayers for each service. Coordinator Judy Stribling judystrib@gmail.com
Pastoral Care
Our Pastoral Care Committee takes the initiative to check in with those dealing with pastoral issues such as illness or loss. All members of Saint Cecilia's participate in this ministry of "bearing one another's burdens."
Pilgrimages
Father Bill has led two pilgrimages thus far at Saint Cecilia's: The Holy Land Following in the Steps of Jesus, and Our Celtic Roots in Scotland and England. He is prayerfully discerning which pilgrimages to lead in coming years. Father Bill kahunapadre@yahoo.com
Outreach
Our members are involved in may outreach organizations as individuals and as part of our faith community. Each year during the Advent and Christmas season we have a special "Gifts for Life' Initiative for Episcopal Relief and Development organized by the Jobe Family. We also have a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Amen Food Pantry and the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter. We also organize special outreach days with various organizations such as Camp for All, the Brookwood Community and others. Coordinators: Jack Maddox maddox.jack@gmail.com Jana Mullins Dana janamullins3@gmail.com
Creative Arts Outreach
Our newest ministries are being imagined by singer/songwriter Sara Hickman, our new Director of Creative Arts Outreach. She is organizing an Adopt-a-Musician Care Campaign, Donate Instruments initiative, a Children's Festival and a partnership with the African Children's Choir. sarahickman1963@gmail.com
Round Top Singers
A new choral organization that was featured in our first-ever Choral Evensong recently held at the beautiful Bates Chapel at Festival Hill. The group meets quarterly to rehearse and prepare for special services.
Youth/Children's Ministries
Saint Cecilia's values our youth and children! We are presently seeking a volunteer or staff person to help us create a dynamic meaningful ministry for children, youth and families.
Hospitality
Our people often provide meals, receptions or baked goods for our Sunday Coffee Hour. Jan Hughes janhughes06@yahoo.com
Office Volunteers
Our office volunteers will be a much-needed ministry when we move into our new space. Even now, these volunteers may pick up bulletins for our services and engage in other helpful tasks Danelle Knox, Church Administrator danellek.scrt@gmail.com
Building and Grounds
This committee will be an important one as we build and maintain our new building and its grounds. Robbie Hutton, Junior Warden robbiehutton@yahoo.com
Get Involved in Ministry
If you’re interested in volunteering to help with one of our ministries listed above please fill out the form and we’ll be in touch with you. Alternatively, you can email the relevant parishioner using the link above.