Many clergy, staff, and lay leaders are essential to worship activities at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.  We encourage everyone to learn more about the following opportunities and to participate wherever their interests lie.

Acolytes:  Acolytes serve as cross and torch bearers in procession and as servers at the preparation of the altar for Eucharist.  Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to serve as acolytes.  Training is offered in early fall.  Contact Lisa Frost-Phillips or Hannah Jacobs at 732-9308 for more information.

Altar Guild  Members of the altar guild serve on rotating teams to prepare the altar for worship.  Click here for current altar guild schedule.

Choirs:  The Junior Choir is open to children ages 7-12.  This choir rehearses on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings during the Sunday Evening Fellowship Program starting at 5:00 p.m.  The Senior Choir is open to all adults and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.pm.  The Youth Choir is open to youth in grades 6 through 12 and rehearses after the 10:30 Sunday morning service on 2nd and 4th Sundays.  Contact Megan Whitted, 732-2274.

Eucharistic Ministers:  Eucharistic Ministers are licensed by the Bishop to assist in distributing communion during services.  Contact Hugh Tilson, 967-7449; or Katherine Johnson, 286-1394 for more information.

Readers:  Lay readers are trained and scheduled to read scripture for worship services.  Contact Mary Rocap at 732-9308 for further information.

Special Music:  If you would like to share your musical talent as an instrumentalist or soloist, contact Megan Whitted, 732-2274.

Ushers:  Ushers welcome and seat service attendees.  Contact Bob Quackenbush, 309-1478; or Brooks Graebner 732-9308 for more information.