Worship Ministry

The Worship Committee is one of four standing committees established in St. Augustine’s bylaws.  The purpose of the Worship Committee is to advise the Vicar and the Bishop’s Committee “on matters relating to the worship and liturgy of the Church.”  
Marianne Eaton, Chair

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Acolytes
Acolytes light and extinguish the candles used in worship, lead the procession, Gospel Procession and recession, and the Server helps the priest prepare for communion.  During communion,

Altar Guild:  Kayoko Hanano, Chair
The Altar Guild is responsible for the care and preparation of the altar, linens, priests and servers vestments, brass, silver, candles and flowers. This is an important behind-the-scenes ministry that requires in-depth training and a deep commitment to the care of the sacristies of the church. 

Eucharistic Ministers
The Eucharistic Minister may be called upon to help the priest prepare the altar for the Eucharist, to read the lessons and prayers, and to administer the Consecrated Elements (bread and wine) at communion.  

Lay Readers
Lay Readers read the assigned Old Testament lesson, New Testament lesson and the Psalm.

Music
St. Augustine’s has an active music program consisting of a choir, a youth ukulele group, and on special occasions we are led by a renowned guitar and bass duo.  A fitting motto for our music ministry might be, “though small, it is mighty”.  It helps of course that we have a new organ, organist, wonderful guitarists and ukulele leader.  We are a musical congregation.  Come and join us!