Programs

The acolytes include men and women, boys and girls. Among their duties they light and extinguish the candles, carry the cross in processions, and assist the priest to set the altar for communion. Acolytes also assist the priest at baptisms and funerals.

If you would like to become an acolyte please contact Arthur Brost, Director of Acolytes. All are welcome to serve!

This ministry is composed of men, women, and youth who prepare the altar and sanctuary for all services including regular Sunday Holy Communion, but also the services of baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Guild members serve one week a month. Their work includes installing the proper color altar hangings, preparing the communion set which literally means “setting the table”, and doing the ablutions (cleaning up afterwards).

Please contact the church office, if you would like to join this ministry or if you have any questions.

For 6 years our attractive Benefit Shop has been providing clothing, kitchen supplies, glassware,  decorative pieces, and much more. Donations of gently used items of the type listed above are always welcome during the time the shop is open. The Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11am until 3pm and on Sundays following each service. All proceeds go to support local and national charities. We encourage you to come and browse the shop!

These are the members of our parish who are licensed by the Bishop of our diocese to read the lessons and prayers at our worship services. In additional, they lead the Daily Office of Morning Prayer for our Sunday service when our priest is away.

If you are interested in joining this ministry we would love to have you as a member of the team! Please contact Monica Nathan, Director of Readers.

Ushers and Greeters are probably the first persons you will see as you walk through the red front doors of the church and who will give you a warm welcome! Our ministry is focused on making your visit to St. John’s comfortable, safe, and meaningful without being intrusive. If you have any questions (such as “Where is the restroom? How long is the service? Who is the priest? How do I follow the service?) Ask us! We are here to help! If you would like to join this important ministry, please contact Chibby Ogbuka, Director of Ushers, or the church office.

Rose Garden Committee, Outreach, I-Help for Women, and our One Starfish program. For more information on these programs, please contact the church office.