Sacred Service with the Worship Ministry
Be the Light in Worship
Volunteer to be at the core of how we practice our faith here at All Saints’ Beverly Hills.
Altar Guild
Quite simply, liturgy begins and ends with the work of the Altar Guild. To care for the sacred vessels, the bread and the wine, the linens and hangings and the candles and torches used for worship in the Sanctuary is far more than a task, it is a true ministry.
The All Saints’ Altar Guild is an all-volunteer group whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services, clean up afterwards, and frequently supervise the decoration of the sanctuary with flowers.
Youth Acolytes
Youth Acolytes not only participate as servers, torchbearers, and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers. Many of the youth here at All Saints’ participate in the Youth Acolyte program as part of their giving to the church.
Acolytes are divided into teams and assist during church services. Volunteers are also needed as coordinators for each team. This ministry is an opportunity to learn about the Anglican tradition, meet new friends and have fun.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM's) play an important role during communion each Sunday by serving at the Altar during Holy Eucharist by administering the Chalice.
LEM's are trained in this impactful role to embody reverence for the great mystery of the Eucharist and serve the feast with joy!
Lectors
Lectors are trained in reading scripture and are appointed by the clergy person in charge to read lessons or lead the prayers of the people. There is no license required for this lay ministry!
The term comes from the Latin, “to read,” and a lector may also be known as a reader. Here at All Saints’, we have both adult and youth lector programs.
Ushers
You will see ushers welcoming attendees at the entrance to the church every Sunday morning and at services throughout the year!
Ushers are usually the first ‘face of All Saints’ visitors see, so their role is key to making people feel at home, to answering their questions, and to connecting them to the greater community of All Saints’. Additionally, ushers are responsible for taking up the offertory, directing parishioners at the celebration of Holy Eucharist, and taking a head-count at each service.