Worship Ministries
Acolytes

The Ministry of an Acolyte
St. Matthew's is fortunate to have a very dedicated group of young people serving each Sunday at the 10:00am service. The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word akolouthos,meaning companion, attendant, or helper. Acolyte ministry has its roots in the Old Testament, where the prophet Samuel is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest, and Elisha is se…
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The Ministry of a Eucharistic Minister
Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) are lay persons who assist at the altar at 10:00am services, plus other special services as needed such as funerals, memorial services, weddings, and Holy Week. Duties include carrying the Gospel Book in procession, assisting during Holy Baptism, and -- most noticeably -- administering the chalice (wine) during…Read More »Lectors

The Ministry of a Lector
During worship, lectors assist in being the transmitters of God's Word, reading the Old Testament and New Testament lessons in the context of our liturgy. When we take our place at the lectern and open the Bible to read, we are no less actors - storytellers of God's Story. We strive to re-create, through their lines written thousands of years ago, to bri…
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Ushers and Greeters do amazing work at St. Matt's. They welcome and tend to both visitors and members alike, making sure everyone is comfortable and has what they need. They can give directions to newcomers at the door, help explain how worship will work, and direct traffic when it's time to receive communion. Both our teams of Ushers and Greeters are an important part of rhythm …
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