We are transformed by the act of worship, and as a transformed people we find that we are no longer content to live in a broken world. As we are transformed by the grace of God we in turn become agents of transformation. All Saints' has several signature ministries which provide practical help and witness in our neighborhood as well as opportunities to serve in worship or in parish committees.
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In the Community
All Saints' Market
Why open a produce market at a church? When the surrounding community has nowhere to shop for healthy food. Learn more about this innovative community ministry.
Bound Together
In 1994 a group of retired teachers at All Saints' started this one-on-one tutoring program for children in need of remedial English and math work. Now a separate non-profit, it is still housed at All Saints' and supported by the congregation.
Old Rectory Resale Shop
Our new thrift store functions both as an outreach ministry in a a community where shopping opportunities are scarce while serving as a way for us to raise funds for our mission and ministries.
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In Worship
Ministries of worship are comprised of the parishioners who have volunteered for various roles. Some are behind the scenes, and others are as liturgical leaders in public worship. Unless indicated otherwise, all worship ministries are open to both adults and children. Acolytes
Children aged 9 through high school serve at the 10:30 service on Sundays and at special services throughout the year. Altar Guild
The Altar Guild plays a very important, but behind-the-scenes role. They take care of the linens, vessels, altar hangings, and prepare worship spaces and altars for a variety of worship experiences. Altar guild workers count loyalty and commitment as important talents to be shared. Eucharistic Ministers ages 15 & up
Licensed by the Diocese and trained at the parish, Eucharistic Ministers serve the priest or deacon who is setting the communion table, read scripture and prayers, and serve the chalices of consecrated wine to the congregation at communion. Eucharistic Visitors
They are authorized to serve communion to the sick and shut-in members of the parish, literally serving as an extension of the altar at which our worship has been celebrated. Some visit the same person(s) once a month, some are called upon as need arises. This ministry is limited to adult members of the parish. Lectors
Lectors read scripture and prayers at worship. |
In Parish Committees
There are many ways to become involved in the work that God has called us to do, and just as service to the community is important, so are the ministries that help the church to function so that we are able reach out to others.
In Elected Leadership
Lay (non-ordained) leaders work together in partnership with the Rector in a variety of ways: Convention Delegate
All Saints' sends 3 delegates to the yearly convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, where important decisions regarding the budgeting and future direction of the local church are made. Endowment Trustees
Are entrusted with the management of parish financial assets that are held as restricted funds, exercising good stewardship for future generations of Saints. Vestry
Vestry members work with the Rector in setting and implementing the vision and mission for All Saints.' Vestry members are elected for a 3 year term, and have responsibility for the financial health, property maintenance, and administrative oversight of the congregation. |
