|
|
"Glory to God whose Power
working in us, can do indefinitely more than we can ask or imagine"
Ephesians 3-20,21
|
Altar
Guild
|
Entrusted with the care of the sacred vessels and
adornment of God's house, along with a commitment of time, talent and
energy, 5 teams of 4 to 5 women take responsibility for the preparation of,
and are present for every service at christ Church. The Altar Guild also
manages request for ordering all memorial flowers, chapel sanctuary light
memorials, flowers for other occasions and decorations for the holidays.
Special projects completed by the Altar Guild have included new needlepoint
kneelers for the communion rail and preserving and displaying the symbols
of the old kneelers. Realizing the sacred privilege of serving, each member
dedicates herself and her work as an offering to God.
|
|
Episcopal
Church
Women
|
Coming together to contribute their time, effort and
many talents, the Women Of Christ Church are a vital part of our parish.
They sponsor various fund raising events that support many outreach
programs such as: Emergency Services, Project Interaction, Junior Choir
Camp, Episcopal Seminary Support, Student Services Awards, Evergreens
Fellowship Fund,Church Periodical Club and the UTO, as well as projects within
the parish. Events held throughout the year include the Annual Geranium
Sale, Riverton Town-Wide Yard Sale, Harvest Soup and Food Sale and the
Mid-Winter Soup Sale. The ECW usually host one other special event each
year such as an Art Auction or Heirloom Discovery night. We are well
respected at both the District and Diocesan Levels. The current President
of the Diocesan ECW is a lifelong member of our parish.
|
|
Men’s
Fellowship
|
Active in all aspects of parish life, the Men's
Fellowship host several fund-raising activities each year. They cook and
serve The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, The Annual Meeting Brunch and The
Spaghetti Dinner. Funds raised by the Men's Fellowship go toward a variety
of parish projects and assist in sponsoring students who attend Youth Choir
Camp.
|
|
Wardens
And
Vestry
|
Parish business is conducted under the direction of an
eleven member vestry. Serving on and appointed by the vestry are the Parish
Treasurer, the Vestry Secretary, the Parish Attorney and the Parish
Architect. Vestry members also chair or serve on a number of standing
committees including Finance, Stewardship and the Buildings and Grounds. A
parishioner outside of the vestry stewards the Parish Endowment Fund. The
vestry, which is composed of both men and women, is not mandated to
"cycle" incumbents at the present time. Members serve a three
year term and can be reelected without limit. Many members have also served
on various diocesan committees.
|
.
|
