Description:

Looking for those who would like to play an instrument in the 9 a.m. service.

Skills Needed:

Proficient on a classical instrument, such as brass, strings, woodwinds, etc.

Training:

Need to be proficient instrumentalist and read music.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Occasional Sundays: 8AM - 10:30AM plus extra services during Christmas/Holy Week.

Commitment Duration:

One year

Description:

Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:30PM - 9PM

Sunday Service:

8AM - 10:30AM, plus extra services during Christmas and Holy Week.

Skills Needed:

Need to be able to carry a tune.

Training:

Previous choir experience and ability to read music, helpful.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Thursdays: 7:30PM - 9PM

Sundays: 8AM - 10:30AM ongoing rotational plus extra services during Christmas/Holy Week.

Commitment Duration:

One year

Description:

Join the Adult choir to sing Handel's Messiah on December 6, 2025 and on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the 9:00 a.m. service.

Skills Needed:

Ability to sing in tune and read music.

Training:

Previous choir experience singing Handel’s Messiah.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

November 6th, 13th, 20th, and 25th from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

December 4th from 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Commitment Duration:

Seasonal

Description:

The string ensemble is a group of musicians who use their gifts and talents to bless others through music during the services.

Skills Needed:

Proficient on violin, viola, or cello.

Training:

N/A

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals: every other Sunday from 10:45AM - 11:45AM.

Sunday Services: 7:30AM - 10:30AM once a month plus extra services during Christmas/Holy Week.

Commitment Duration:

One year

Description:

Sound and service production. Help placing microphones, running sound, and setting up equipment for worship. No experience needed—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Skills Needed:

Love of music, technically minded. Enjoys being behind the scenes.

Training:

On the job training, shadowing current members.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Monthly

Commitment Duration:

Indefinite, as desired

Description:

Operates remote cameras, video switcher, or tripod camera, ensuring consistent image quality and providing engaging views of the service to those watching the video feed.

Skills Needed:

Excellent dexterity, good eye for brightness, color, and framing/composition.

Training:

Observation of and coaching by an experienced operator.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Monthly

Commitment Duration:

Minimum 1 year. If we are training you we prefer if you can commit to 2 years.

Description:

Triggers timely display of text, graphics, leader cues, and pre-recorded items, on a computer, to enable congregational participation during worship services and similar events.

Skills Needed:

High attention to detail, comfort operating software. Familiar with the songs and hymns we sing.

Training:

Attending services regularly to observe and be coached by more experienced operators, practicing the timing and cues.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

1-2 times per month

Commitment Duration:

Minimum 1 year; indefinite as-desired.

Description:

Activates lighting settings and other presets at appropriate moments during services and events.

Skills Needed:

Familiar with theatrical or video lighting. Able to distinguish color differences.

Training:

Observation and coaching from an experienced team member.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Quarterly, as-needed

Commitment Duration:

Occasional

Description:

Helps with microphone placement, and staging changes.

Skills Needed:

N/A

Training:

On the job training, shadowing current volunteers.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Monthly

Commitment Duration:

Minimum one year

Description:

Band members serve by helping to lead worship in a variety of contemporary worship contexts.

Skills Needed:

Vocals, Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano/Keys, Strings, Brass, Other.

Training:

N/A

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

On weeks when serving: Wednesdays 7PM - 9PM and Sundays

10AM – 12PM

Commitment Duration:

Indefinite

Description:

Acolytes (6th -12th grades) assist the Clergy and Vergers in the worship services.

Skills Needed:

N/A

Training:

Vergers provide training.

Membership Status:

Member or Confirmed member

Time Commitment:

Monthly, 2 hours Sundays and special services

Commitment Duration:

Minimum one year

Description:

Prepares elements and the Holy table for Communion; prepares elements for Baptism.

Skills Needed:

N/A

Training:

Altar Guild leaders provide training.

Membership Status:

Confirmed member

Time Commitment:

Monthly, 2-3 hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday and special services

Commitment Duration:

Minimum one year

Description:

Prepares flower arrangements for worship services.

Skills Needed:

N/A

Training:

Flower Guild leaders provide training.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

Monthly, 2-3 hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday and special services

Commitment Duration:

Minimum one year

Description:

The Usher Guild is a ministry of service and hospitality.  Ushers serve the church by assisting with all worship services.   

Skills Needed:

Be able to greet both members and visitors with a smile, assist people on where to go throughout the service, and make everyone feel safe and at home.

Training:

Initially, ushers receive individual, on-the-job training. On occasion, ushers will receive training as a group.

Membership Status:

Active congregant

Time Commitment:

The Sanctuary ushers serve one month each quarter. Except for the crew chief, the Cranmer Chapel ushers generally serve about one Sunday a month.

Commitment Duration:

Minimum one year