Worship Team

Acolytes are altar servers and can be of either sex and any age (although usually no younger than eight). Sharon Chapel acolytes assist in worship by carrying the processional cross (crucifer) or torches during the processional, recessional and for Baptisms. They accept the presentation of the communion bread and wine and offering plates from the ushers and pass them to the priest for consecration and blessing. Our acolytes wear a white cassock-alb with girdle, a twisted rope with knots on the ends which is secured around the waist and crosses or other special pins or symbols. We welcome one and all to acolyte service. No experience is necessary and training is provided.

Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. They prepare the sanctuary for services, and clean up afterwards, and frequently supervise the decoration of the sanctuary of the parish with flowers.

Greet congregants to the parish services and provide fellowship after services.

Sharon Chapel Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) assist with the distribution of the wine at communion and in some cases, take communion to those who are not able to attend worship. The LEMs are licensed by the bishop and are trained by the Rector.

Lectors assist in Sunday worship by reading the appointed Lessons and Prayers of the People. All parishioners are invited to join this ministry.

At Sharon Chapel, our music brings us closer to God, deepens our faith, and engages persons of all ages, colors and backgrounds to bring what they have to a safe space for expressing their faith - regardless of perceived talent or musical taste.

Help guide guests to available seats, and ensure that everyone feel safe and comfortable.

Oversee and operate the equipment to communicate with our parishioners for a hybrid service through Zoom.