Ushers
PURPOSE / GOALS: Assisting worshipers in observing church protocols that are in place to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to achieving individual as well as the corporate worship objectives.
MEETING LOCATION / TIMES: Ushers are not required to attend scheduled meetings. There are two distinct usher teams one assigned to the regularly scheduled Sunday 8:00 a.m. services, and the other to the 10:15 a.m. services. Ushers are assigned to serve on a rotating schedule, in pairs at 8:00 a.m., and as part of assigned teams at 10:15 a.m. In addition, Ushers assist in special services for the Holy Days; e.g. Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter Vigil,, and for occasional services; e.g. Christian Unity, Absalom Jones celebration, and for funerals.
CONTACT INFORMATION:Steve Van Albert Head Usher (10:15 a.m.)
Charlene Blaine Head Usher (8:00 a.m.)
Contact the church office to leave a message for Steve or Charlene
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: Ushers assist worshipers in seating to assure their comfort and convenience during services; assure that those entering after services have commenced are not disruptive and are minimally distracting. They are also responsible for collecting the offerings during services and securing them prior to counting. Ushers provide the tally of attendees for the official church attendance record, and assist in presenting the Eucharistic elements during the Offertory. Other activities are performed in accordance with the Usher Manual.
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