Parish Inreach Committee
The Parish INREACH COMMITTEE
is up and running! The committee supports members of our parish family
who might need some temporary assistance. We rely on you, the parish
family, to let us know when a friend is in need, perhaps recovering from
surgery, housebound due to illness, in need of transportation to a
medical appointment, or maybe just in need of a visit. The committee is
ready to respond! We can provide emergency meals (Ch. Joan Focht),
transportation (Ch. Michael Benway), visits to shut-ins (Ch. Claree
Vandegrift), grocery shopping, home Eucharist (Fr. Nigel, or caregiver
relief. If you wish to be a part of this ministry, call Fr. Nigel, the
church office, or Anne Pringle, 331-6110.
Opportunities for Ministry
There are many opportunities for ministry:
- Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is responsible for the
maintenance of church linens and vestments and
for the dressing of the altar. Spectacular
floral arrangements made by Altar Guild members
from their own gardens are one example of their
talent and dedication.
- Choir
The St. Augustine's choir is renowned throughout
the region for its stirring and varied talents.
Choirmaster Cleveland Riley, Jr., welcomes
anyone who has an interest in singing praises to
God. As a group, the choir goes on a retreat
once each year to prepare new music, develop
spiritually, and enjoy fellowship. The choir
provides music for the 10:00 am service, for
special Evensong presentations, and holiday
celebrations. The choir is generally accompanied
on the church's magnificent pipe organ, but the
piano, flute, harp, cello, and other instruments
are also often heard.
- Sophia Singers
The Sophia Singers, a women's a cappella group, provide
music for numerous community events as well as
Eucharist celebrations.
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Christian Education
The Sunday School for children meets at 9:15
a.m. in the Undercroft, with children joining
their parents for Holy Eucharist in the Nave. A
nursery is available in the Pre-School building
during the 10:00 am service. High School and
Middle School age youth are active in Diocesan
activities, including weekend conferences and
summer programs. An Adult Forum is held in the
Undercroft at 9:15 a.m., between the 8 a.m. and
10:00 am celebrations.
- Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
ECW is open to all women of the church and is
best known for the Trash and Treasures Sale held
each fall. This community institution raises
funds for the various outreach projects of ECW.
St. Augustine's Rack clothing sale in the spring
provides funds for St. Nicholas' Cathedral,
Pavlovsk, Russia, St. Augustine's Sister Parish.
ECW is not all work, though, as various fun and
fellowship activities are held monthly,
including an Advent Tea in December and a picnic
in June.
- Men's Breakfast Group
The Men's Breakfast Group meets monthly for
fellowship and an educational program.
Participants also frequently follow their
breakfast meeting by grooming church grounds and
facilities.
- Pre-School
The St. Augustine's Pre-School is for children
ages 3-5 and provides academic and spiritual
instruction. Students do not have to attend St.
Augustine's to be enrolled in the Pre-School.
Opportunities for Outreach
There are many
opportunities to help the community in which
we live.
Mission Sunday Offerings (MSO)
MSO is one way we give back to our community.
Every second Sunday this special collection is
donated directly to a local organization. |
