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Called to serve by the Holy Spirit

Due to COVID-19, some Messiah Ministry opportunities are on hold until further notice. Contact us if interested.
Acolytes, crucifers and officiant - Youth and adults share this ministry. Currently one crucifer and two torch bearers serve each Sunday.
Altar Guild - Setup of altar for Sunday services each week on a rotational basis.
Bell Choir - Bell Choir has resumed practicing and playing once a month during the 10:00 a.m. service. Members wear masks and gloves and are positioned socially distant from one another. Please contact Laura Bassett for further information: info@messiahchester.org
Choir - Vocal Choir has resumed.  Contact Laura Bassett for further information: info@messiahchester.org
Coffee Hour Hosts - Provides the Sunday reception we offer each Sunday after 10 a.m. service. Snacks individually packaged are offered in a socially distant space.
Eucharistic Ministers - To offer the consecrated wine or grape juice during the worship.
Eucharistic Visitors - To take Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to church.
Garden Team - Care of gardens and grounds
Greeters - Welcome visitors and offer hospitality as appropriate.
Snow Team - Shovel and salt as needed.
Sunday School Teachers - Teach on a rotational basis, in teams of two.
Thrift Shop - Volunteers staff the Thrift Shop each Thursday and Saturday; they help sort and hang the clothes during the week.
Ushers - To welcome people for worship and provide books and bulletins as appropriate
  • Home
    • About Messiah
    • History of our church
  • From the Rector
  • Worship
    • Weekly Sermons
    • Monthly Messenger
  • Music
  • Parish Life
    • New Comers
    • Ministries
    • Adult Programs
    • Youth Programs >
      • Sunday School
    • M.O.Ms
  • St. Elsie's Thrift Shop
    • About St. Elsie's
    • Photo Gallery
  • Outreach
    • Messiah Community Garden
  • Social Justice
  • Vestry and Staff
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
    • Vestry Info