
God has called us to live out the gospel--to embody God's hope and promise for our world. God has not called us to create an institution, but rather communities where people may gather to pray, seek the Holy, look for meaning, and use the gifts we have been given to move our world a bit closer to the kingdom of God.
--Bonnie A. Perry+
get involved
The Episcopal Church Catechism defines four orders of ministry, beginning with lay members. We believe that every baptized person is a vital part of the ministry of the church, and encourage everyone to become engaged in a way that is meaningful. Nearly every ministry is open to everyone. Only members of the Vestry (our governing board), officers of the church, and delegates to denominational conventions are required to make a more formal commitment to Grace (membership definitions and details are described later on this page).
There are ways to be involved in the church with whatever time, talent, and energy you have to give. Do you have a passion for reaching out to those in need? To those who are ill or homebound? Would you like to plan an annual event or a series of fellowship activities? Perhaps serving at the altar would be satisfying. Or planning or facilitating ongoing learning and formation programs. Maybe your skills lean toward ongoing building and grounds repairs and maintenance. Or social media and promoting the church in the wider community. There are ongoing projects and programs that involve a monthly commitment. Others are just one-time efforts, and yet others are ongoing. See the list below for some ideas and jump onboard!
grace church ministries
details may be found by clicking on underscored headers and subheads
Altar Guild: Ann Berry
Acolyes and Chalicists: Diane Luther
Choir: Robin French
Lectors: Terri Jackman
christian formation
Children and Youth: Teresa Hannaman
Adult: Larry Poston
Education for Ministry: Lynn Giles
Keeping God's People Safe: Lynn Giles
Spiritual Formation: Centering Prayer--Linda Packard & Carol Poston
outreach
Local, national, international: Karlyn VanGelder
Parish Visitors: Bonnielynn Kreiser
Meals and Transportation: Terri Jackman
Greeting Cards: Diann Marsh
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: The Rev Deacon Diane Luther
Clergy Advisors: Gloria Hopewell+ and Linda Packard+
Parish Life: Phil Jackman
Welcoming and Greeting: Maren Coates
Canapes and Conversation: Cathie Elsbree
Vestry: Lynn Giles, Sr. Warden, Richard Luther, Junior Warden, Gloria Hopewell+, Rector
Finance & Stewardship: TBD
Buildings & Grounds: Pete Stryker
Communications: Elizabeth Ludescher
administration: details may be found here
Vestry: Pete Stryker, Senior Warden, Greg Serwich, Junior Warden, Gloria Hopewell, Rector
Finance and stewardship: Dave Mikelson
Buildings and Grounds: Carl Davis
Communications: Larry Poston