There are many opportunities to get involved with the services at Church of the Ascension. Training is available for all ministries. If you are interested in taking part in one or more of our worship ministries, please reach out to the appropriate contacts listed below.
Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy at the altar during worship. There are no limitations on who can serve as an acolyte, however, training is required for each role. Acolyte roles include: torchbearer, crucifer, acolyte, thurifer, and subdeacon. If you are interested in serving on the altar, please contact the Verger, M.B. Hwang.
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild is responsible for procuring and arranging flowers for the high altar and various shrines on Sundays. Some Flower Guild members contribute flowers and greenery from their own gardens, but more often the Guild purchases flowers and assembles the arrangements on Saturdays. If you would like to assist in this ministry, please contact Cheryl Peterson.
Coffee Hour & Hospitality
Sharing in communal hospitality is an important part of life at Church of the Ascension. There are two main ways that volunteers can participate: first, by hosting a coffee hour following either the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sunday masses; second by helping with receptions that are frequently a part of our observance of special services and holidays. If you are interested in helping and/or hosting a coffee hour, please contact the church office at . If you’d like to lend a hand with one or more of the special receptions, please contact the head of the Hospitality Committee, Ellie Simpson.
Lectors
Lectors read the appointed Bible passages at Sunday Masses and Feast days. If you have a good speaking voice and a desire to engage with the Scriptures in a special way, please volunteer by communicating with Josh Simpson.
Tech Team
Ascension live streams the Solemn High Mass on Sundays, the Wednesday evening mass, Evensong and Benediction, and special Feast day liturgies. The AV system uses vMix software and its operation is run both by staff and volunteers. If you have experience with this system or have interest and would like training, please contact the Minister of Communications, Gary Alexander.
Ushers
Ushers are the first people visitors to the church usually meet. They greet and welcome people to all worship services throughout the year. They give our visitors their first impressions of Church of the Ascension and have an opportunity to connect with visitors and help visitors connect with us. Ushers also distribute church programs, assist people with special needs and take up the offering. If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry, please contact Ellie Simpson.