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