Serve The Church

Ministries at St. Albans


“The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons.”
—Book of Common Prayer, p. 855

  • People who welcome everyone into the church; they stand at the door, say hello, and invite people to worship. They may also help with getting newcomers’ information so that we can be in touch.

  • Lay people who bear the chalice during communion and assist the priest at the altar. They must be at least 16 years old, undergo training, and be licensed by the diocese. They may also be trained to take communion to people who cannot come to a service.

  • Altar Guild prepares the church for worship.

  • Lay Eucharistic ministers are licensed by the Bishop to administer the consecrated elements of bread & wine at celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. In addition, Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion out to those who are unable to make it to church.

  • Acolytes are often a layperson or seminarian and officially instituted by a bishop to assist priests and deacons during liturgical celebration.