There are many ways you can participate in the services at Christ Church of the Ascension.
Music at Christ Church of the Ascension has always been a remarkable offering.
Our lives at Christ Church are inspired by the joyful noises made by our musicians to the glory of God.
The adult volunteer choir leads Evensong services and regularly inspires our congregation to new heights. Our Choir Director is Norman Summer. New singers are always welcome.
The Altar Guild is a dedicated group of volunteers who care and clean our altars for all services.
They set up the altars and gather the supplies for the sacraments for our services.
The Altar Guild Directresses are Mary Ann Bradbury and Janet Finch. If you would like to volunteer for the Guild, please contact our Office.
Enjoy decorating with flower or would like to learn? The Flower Guild is a group of volunteers who provide the floral arrangements for all our worship services and decorates the church for special occasions. The Directress is Barbie Moody, If you would like to volunteer for the Flower Guild, please contact the Office.
Lay readers participate in the service by reading passages from the Old Testament and Epistle.
They also lead the reading of the Psalm and the Prayer’s of the People. Freda Schenck coordinates and trains the readers. If you would like to be a reader, contact the office.
Chalice Bearers participate in our worship service by serving the chalice during the celebration of Holy Eucharist. They are appointed by the clergy and are licensed by the bishop.
If you wish to become a Chalice Bearer, please contact the office.
Acolytes are an important part of our worship service as they carry the cross and torches, the Gospel Book and serve at the altar.
Young people in the sixth grade through high school are encouraged to participate. Beth Beall, Director of Family Ministries, coordinates and trains Acolytes, please contact the office for more information.
Do you like to meet and help people?
You may like being an usher at our service. Ushers welcome people to worship services, provide bulletins, collect the offering and assist those with physical limitations. Janene Smith coordinates and oversees the training of the Ushers. If you would like to be an Usher, contact the office.