Opportunities to Serve

The list below comprises many groups who regularly serve during our worship services and who often meet for fellowship. Please call the church office for more information on any of these groups listed at 830.249.3228.

Acolytes
Often, children ages 9 and up assist the clergy during worship at all services. They have various roles such as crucifer, torchbearer, banner bearer, book bearer, candle lighter, and server.

Altar Guild
The guild is made up of parishioners who prepare the altar for Sunday services. This includes cleaning and setting out the vessels, altar hangings, linens, and vestments for worship. This group is considered the housekeepers of the Lord. 

Chancel Choir
The St. Helena’s Adult Chancel Choir is a diverse group of people who love traditional music and good fellowship. There is no need to read music or have a soloist’s voice, as the choir is a blending of voices. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and sings at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Historic Sanctuary. Nursery is available upon request. Contact Olivia Wehrung, Chancel Choir Director, at choir@sthelenas.net.

Contemporary Worship Team
This ministry consists of vocalists and musicians who play guitars, drums, and keyboard for the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Contact Bryce Boddie at bryce@sthelenas.net.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers
This is for anyone who has a desire to assist the priests by reading the scripture lessons, leading the prayers, and assisting with administering the wine during Holy Communion at all three services. Training and scheduling is required.

Ushers
Parishioners who participate in this ministry play a very important role during each worship service. They assist in seating people, distributing bulletins and other information, and by collecting the offering.