Christ Episcopal Church
46 River Street, Cooperstown, NY
46 River Street, Cooperstown, NY
Opportunities for service to our church
Putting life into Christ Church — Your Life.
Putting life into Christ Church — Your Life.
(If you would like to learn more or volunteer for any of these opportunities, please follow the link to the “Lay Ministry Form” and return it to: Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326)
Christian stewardship is a grateful and responsible use of our time, talents and treasure to support God’s purposes as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscience purposeful decision making.
At Christ Church we believe stewardship is a way of living. God has blessed each of us and in return we have a duty as Christians to share our blessings with one another. This takes the form of giving, giving of your time, your talents and your treasure. It is what you do after saying, “I believe”.
Getting involved is a great way to serve God and get to know the wonderful people of Christ Church.
Sharing your treasure through pledges and planned giving are ways to insure that our ministries will continue and grow.
At Christ Church we have a wide variety of ministries and committees which welcome new members.
Acolytes, sixth grade and up, are trained according to the Acolytes’ Manual written by Burr Southworth. They serve Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Acolytes light and extinguish the candles, carry the cross and torches, serve at the Lord’s table, and assist parishioners coming and going from communion. Training of acolytes occurs each year in late August and early September.
Altar Guild: Members of the Altar Guild are responsible for serving Fr. Sam and a supply clergy when necessary. They maintain the altar in the church and the chapel for all services, including weddings and funerals, and all other special services. The Altar Guild sets up the vestments and necessary silver and books for every service. We keep the area near the altar clean and polish the communion rail. Candles are changed when necessary.
Buildings & Grounds: The major focus this year is the development of a Site Improvement Master Plan for the Christ Church complex.
At Christ Church we believe stewardship is a way of living. God has blessed each of us and in return we have a duty as Christians to share our blessings with one another. This takes the form of giving, giving of your time, your talents and your treasure. It is what you do after saying, “I believe”.
Getting involved is a great way to serve God and get to know the wonderful people of Christ Church.
Sharing your treasure through pledges and planned giving are ways to insure that our ministries will continue and grow.
At Christ Church we have a wide variety of ministries and committees which welcome new members.
Acolytes, sixth grade and up, are trained according to the Acolytes’ Manual written by Burr Southworth. They serve Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Acolytes light and extinguish the candles, carry the cross and torches, serve at the Lord’s table, and assist parishioners coming and going from communion. Training of acolytes occurs each year in late August and early September.
Altar Guild: Members of the Altar Guild are responsible for serving Fr. Sam and a supply clergy when necessary. They maintain the altar in the church and the chapel for all services, including weddings and funerals, and all other special services. The Altar Guild sets up the vestments and necessary silver and books for every service. We keep the area near the altar clean and polish the communion rail. Candles are changed when necessary.
Buildings & Grounds: The major focus this year is the development of a Site Improvement Master Plan for the Christ Church complex.