The Acolytes are Escorts and Aides of the Priest

We ensure that:

• The Altar candles are lit before all church services and extinguished afterward
• The priest is led in all processions by the Crucifer
• The Sanctus bells are rung at their solemn times
• The priest is assisted with communion preparation

For all who want to:

• Serve God and our Parish by escorting the Priest and participating in the solemnity of the service
• Join the men and women, boys and girls who make our Parish a powerfully prayerful and spiritual place

Becoming an acolyte can enhance the joy and inspiration in serving the Lord at Transfiguration Parish.

Contact:  Karen Facen

The LLEMs are Licensed Liturgical and Eucharistic Assistants to the Priest

We ensure that:

• Chosen Scripture and prayers are read
• The Priest is assisted with serving communion to worshippers in church in a reverent and efficient manner
• Communion is served with sensitivity and piety to parishioners at home, in hospitals, or in other care facilities

For all who:

• Have felt the call to serve God and our Parish by distributing the sacraments of bread and wine during worship services
• Would like to carry the blessed body and blood of our Savior to ill or infirm parishioners who are unable to travel to church
• Are at least 18 years old and a confirmed, active member of our Parish

The Licensed Lay Eucharistic Ministers will help you help our church continue to be a compassionate, embracing place that radiates the grace of God.

Contact:  David Stoddard

The Lectors are Scripture Readers to the Church

• We ensure that chosen Scripture is read each Sunday.
• We share the joy of Scripture with the congregation.

 For all who:

• Like to read
• Enjoy the stories and historical accounts of the Bible
• Would like to share the lessons of our venerable religious leaders

The Lectors will give you an opportunity to spread the inspired Word of God to our parishioners on Sundays and holidays.

Contact:  David Stoddard

The Choir is the Musical Component of the Parish Ministry

We ensure that:

• Beautiful music and appropriate chants accompany Sunday and holiday services

For all who:

• Like to sing
• Would like to be a member of a closely-knit, harmonious choral group
• Believe the adage that “he [or she], who sings, prays twice”

The Choir will help you “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!”

Contact Egerton Peters-John

The Ushers are the Hosts of the Church

We ensure that:

• Worshippers are greeted in the Narthex and warmly admitted to the Sanctuary
• Worshippers receive service bulletins, flyers, and other important handouts
• Visitors are welcomed, given a Parish information packet, and asked to sign the guest book
• Offerings are collected
• The gifts of alms, communion bread and wine, and symbolic food are presented at the Altar
• Parishioners and guests are directed to the Altar for communion

For all who:

• Are people persons
• Enjoy making worshippers in our church feel welcome, accepted, and cherished
• Feel spiritually enriched by contributing to the service

The ushers will give you the opportunity to make our Parish a cordial, uplifting, embracing place to serve the Lord.

Contact:  Steve Van Albert

We involve the women of the church in worship, study, service, and fellowship to encourage each woman’s integral involvement in parish family life and church mission.

All women of Transfiguration Parish are members of this organization.

For all who:

• Engage in spiritual fellowship and friendship;
• Help the church through service and fun activities;
• Develop new ways to engage the community in fundraisers, social and educational activities, and energizing community outreach.

The ECW helps Transfiguration Parish to be a vital place of worship, fellowship, spiritual learning, and community outreach.

Contact:  Donna Betteridge

FELLOWSHIP - SERVICE - COUNSEL – COMMUNION

We are an organization that supports individual, family, community, and church growth and development.

All men of the Parish are members of TMG.

For all who:

• Like fostering fellowship and relationships as modeled by Jesus Christ, his Apostles, and his companions
• Want to share the experience of fellowship and friendship, of welcoming and belonging, and of offering our community emotional, spiritual, and financial support
• Enjoy using your skills, talents and interests to plan and engage in good works
• Enjoy planning, executing, and promoting individual and group activities and events

TMG is the organization that helps Transfiguration reach in and reach out to embrace and serve its parishioners and the community thoughtfully and compassionately.

Contact:  Mark Pankow

The Portal to Christian Education for our Children

The Sunday School provides the Liturgy of the Word for children, who learn best through short, directed, active teaching.  It integrates our Children into a harmonious group of Christians, who live out their faith in a church community.

The Sunday School for young children (K - 5^th grade) meets every Sunday—September through June—after the 10:30 a.m. service.

The Sunday School for older children (6^th - 12^th grade) meets every third Sunday—September through June—from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

We:

• Read and discuss scripture and Bible stories
• Apply scripture to our everyday lives
• Create imaginative arts and crafts to facilitate understanding
• Learn church songs
• Plan and implement a Youth Church Service once per year

For all who:

Love working with young, open, active minds

Enjoy teaching Scripture in creative, interactive ways

Want to welcome children into our church community

Sunday School is the place to help Transfiguration nurture young Christians.

Contact: Martha Wolf or Casey Tessfaye 

A Lively Exploration of the Bible

 The Eleventh-Hour Bible Study is a small group of parishioners, who meet to learn about and discuss selected parts of the Bible.  It is a lively, informal group of people with diverse levels of Biblical learning, who love to share ideas and opinions about Biblical history and faith-based experiences.

For all who:

• Enjoy reading or re-reading the Bible
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge about the Bible and Biblical History
• Enjoy sharing your faith-based experiences and church traditions
• Love sharing the fellowship of outspoken, fun-loving Christians

  Your place at Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Parish library!

Contact:  Rev. Noreen Dubay