Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

Both these positions involve participation in the public worship of the Church and are considered as "worship leaders." Lectors can be anyone in the congregation and their job is to read the first two of the three Bible readings assigned for each service. Lessons are read aloud from the Lectionary Book on the lectern. All that's required is a loud speaking voice and the desire to share God's word. Lectors normally sit near the lectern at the beginning of the service, then rejoin the congregation after their readings.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (sometimes called EMs) have three roles in each service: they lead the responsive Psalm or Canticle assigned, they lead the Prayers of the People, and they serve as Chalice Bearers offering the wine during Holy Communion. Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained as EMs but also carry communion to the sick or shut ins. EMs are normally licensed by the bishop for a period of 3 years, and licenses are renewable indefinitely. Training is provided for both jobs upon request. If you're interested, please contact Lanny Lancaster or Ken Rains.