Participate
Get involved with St. Peter's Church. These are the many ways you can participate with our worship programs. 

Altar Guild
St. Peter’s Altar Guild is a special group of people who work behind the scenes to help make us who we are.  They have the responsibility of preparing for the worship services of the church. Presently we have four teams working on a rotating basis, usually on Saturday morning. Specifically they clean the church chancel area, the chapel, and the sacristies, polish silver and brass, care for altar linens and candles as well as the priest’s vestments. These tasks lead to the actual set-up of the altar for each service and clean-up following. In addition to Sunday services they set up for Wednesday morning, weddings and funerals. For special services and seasons such as baptism, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter additional tasks fall under their umbrella. This is rewarding work focused on the primary reason for the existence of our parish, worship.

Lectors are trained to read the Old and New Testament readings during worship services.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers are lay persons (i.e. not ordained ministers) who bring the bread and wine from the Sunday services of Holy Communion to those homebound or in nursing homes or area hospitals. This vital ministry helps maintain the parish relationship for those unable to be present with the parish family at the regular Sunday services.

Acolytes are adults and young people trained to assist the priests during the services of Holy Communion. They help with preparation for worship, lighting altar candles and assisting the deacon in setting the altar table.  Acolytes take part in leading the worship of the people by carrying the cross, torches, and banner to lead the processions into the church at the beginning and out of the church at the end of worship services. Their work helps to preserve the beauty and dignity of the service.

Ushers and Greeters
Ushers provide information and service bulletins to those entering the church. They receive the offerings of the congregation and guide the flow of the congregation to the rail during the Eucharist. Greeters provide welcome, information, and directions for visitors and new members. Together, they help maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all.