Flowers for the altar are available to be donated by parishioners. Honorariums and memorials are published in the bulletin, along with the name of the donor. 

No license is required for this ministry and there is no age limit. This ministry is open to adults, youth, and children. The ministries of the acolyte utilized at the Church of the Risen Christ may include crucifer, torchbearer, and Gospeller. The crucifer leads all processions in and out of the church and at the Gospel procession - except at Easter and funerals when the Paschal Candle leads the procession. The torchbearer, two at each service, carries the torches (large candles) behind the crucifer in procession in and out of the church and at the Gospel procession. The Gospeller carries the Gospel book into the congregation during the gradual hymn and holds it for the celebrant or deacon during the reading of the Gospel.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptized and member in good standing of the congregation.
2. Physically able to hold and process with the torches, book, etc.
3. Completed training and examination conversation.

TRAINING will be provided by the Church.

Young people in grades 4 and up assist the priest at liturgical celebrations. Training and parental permission is required. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, helping bring up the gifts, and bringing up the liturgical books, among other things. Training classes are held periodically throughout the year as the need arises. 

A Worship Leader (formally called Licensed Lay Reader) is licensed by the congregation to lead public worship or preach under the direction of the rector. The Worship Leader may lead the Daily Offices, the ante-communion, the Burial Office, the Ash Wednesday liturgy, the Palm liturgy, and the Good Friday liturgy, with modifications as outlined in the Book of Common Prayer referenced below. The Worship Leader may preach at regular or special services.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptized and member in good standing of the congregation.
2. Completed training and examination conversation.
3. Licensed by the Church.

TRAINING will be provided by the church.

This ministry is open to adults, youth, and children. The Lector reads the Scripture in the liturgy (Old Testament, Psalm or Canticle, New Testament) as appointed to do so by the celebrant or officiant. This is a lay function and, therefore, only in exceptional cases should a deacon or priest read the lessons. (BCP, 354)

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptized and member in good standing in the congregation.
2. Ability to read clearly, audibly, and with the sense of the meaning of the passage.
3. Completed training and examination conversation.

TRAINING will be provided by the Church.

An Eucharistic Visitor is a lay-person licensed by the church to carry the Sacrament to the sick and shut-in. Persons called to this ministry are considered to be extraordinary ministers of the Sacrament. Ideally, the Eucharistic Visitor is sent from the Sunday liturgy to take the consecrated Sacrament to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to be present at the Sunday Eucharist. This ministry complements and does not replace clergy visitations.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptized and confirmed member in good standing of the congregation.
2. Demonstrates pastoral sensitivity and ability.
3. Completed training and examination conversation.
4. Licensed by the Church.

These wonderful people of our church care for the Sanctuary, including sacred vessels, altar linens, and other items used in liturgical celebrations. Sacristans also assist with general cleaning and decorating.

No license is required for this ministry and there is no age limit. This ministry is open to adults, youth, and children. The Intercessor leads the Prayers of the People in the absence of a Deacon. The Intercessor does not need to vest and reads from the lectern in the church.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptized and member in good standing in the congregation.
2. Ability to read clearly, audibly, and with a sense of the meaning of the prayers.
3. Completed training and examination conversation

TRAINING will be provided by the Church.

A Preacher is a lay person authorized to preach. Persons so authorized shall only preach in congregations under the direction of the Rector or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.

An Evangelist is a lay person who presents the good news of Jesus Christ in such a way that people are led to receive Christ as Savior and follow Christ as Lord in the fellowship of the Church. An Evangelist assists with the community's ministry of evangelism in partnership with the Rector or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation.

 Members of the Usher and Hospitality Ministry greet parishioners and guests, help with seating, provide assistance, distribute offertory baskets, pass out bulletins before and after Mass, and see that the church is tidied up after each celebration.