Liturgy

 

The Dynamics of a Successful Flower Guild Session 1

This workshop is designed to offer practical ways in which a flower guild can be started in your parish with hints on types of arrangements appropriate to the liturgical year. Topics will include budgets and fundraising, the care and keeping of good volunteers, how to start and grow a flower guild and training ideas. Laura Iarocci, Flower Guild Chair and Victoria Denson, Guild member at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

 

Holy Hospitality Session 2

Clayton Morris, Staff Officer for Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church, has written the book, Holy Hospitality: Worship and the Baptismal Covenant. This workshop will look at our baptismal theology, our liturgical hospitality and how we utilize our liturgical ministries. It is meant to stimulate discussion and help parishes to assess their hospitality on Sunday mornings. The Rev. Canon Todd Smelser, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship, Cathedral of St. Philip and Chair, Commission on Liturgy

 

The Ministry of Vergers at St. Augustine's, Morrow Session 3

Has your parish considered establishing a verger ministry? The rector and vergers of St. Augustine's Church, Morrow, share what has worked well in their parish and why. The Rev. Barry Griffin; Chuck Dale, Phil Kyle and Sterling White

 

Eucharistic Visitor Training Session 1

Eucharistic Visitors are trained and licensed to bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend church because of illness or immobility. It is a ministry of presence, healing and hope for pastoral caregivers who also want to bring the Sacrament from Sunday services. The workshop will be a "hands on" approach to this ministry. The text is A Manual for Eucharistic Visitors, by Beth Ely. The Rev. Canon Todd Smelser, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship, Cathedral of St. Philip and Chair, Commission on Liturgy