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MINISTRY DIRECTORY
Mission in Action
Coordinating outreach for our neighbors and community.
Lead: Maria Miller - email Ms. Miller
Outreach/Mission in Action Page Link
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Stewardship
Coordinating the gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Lead: Barbara Strauss – email Ms. Strauss
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Parish Staff Support
Assisting staff with bulletins and announcements.
Lead: Cullen Senger - email Ms. Senger
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Vestry
Serving on the leadership and governing board of CEC.
Lead: Linda Dozier - email Ms. Dozier
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Evangelism
Determining ways of spreading the Gospel in the world.
Lead: Fr. Richard - email Fr. Richard
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CEC Boy Scout Troop 2008
Assisting with CEC chartered scout troop.
Lead: Jason Warner - email Mr. Warner
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Pet Blessings
Providing a special day of blessing for our furry friends.
Lead: Jill McDonald – email Ms. McDonald
Building and Grounds
coordinating volunteers to keep our facilities beautiful.
Lead: Fredrick Khoury
Acolytes
Serve God and CEC by assisting the priest and deacon with tasks, rituals and customs which are a part of our worship service.
Lead: John Willbanks - email Mr. Willbanks
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Ushers
Greeting and welcoming people as they enter church, distributing worship materials, and assisting with the offertory.
Lead: Tony Martinez – email Mr. Martinez
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Altar Guild
A team that works behind the scenes to ensure the sanctuary is prepared and maintained for worship and special events like babptisms, funerals and weddings.
Lead: Delinda Woltring - email Ms. Woltring
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Flower Guild
Volunteer responsible for ordering and maintaining floral decorations to beautify the worship space for services, holidays, and special events.
Lead: Jill McDonald – email Ms. McDonald
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Lector/Reader
Contribute to our congregation’s worship by reading the first lesson and leading the congregation in the psalm or reading the second lesson and the prayers of the people during the service.
Lead: Elizabeth Sterling – email Ms. Sterling
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Lay Eucharistic Minister
A trained layperson authorized to assist in the
administration of the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist
Lead: Elizabeth Sterling – email Ms. Sterling
Music Ministry/Choir
Leading and ministering to the congregation through song, creating a unified and meaningful worship service glorifying God, and serving as a spiritual community for its members.
Lead: Dave Gravis - email Mr. Gravis​​
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Intercessory Prayer Partner
Individuals committed to praying privately for and with others during the communion portion of the service, acting as spiritual partners with congregants.
Lead: Cindy Gravis - email Ms. Gravis
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​Technology
A team that works behind the scenes to bring the gospel to the world and the congregation through audio amplification, video livestreaming and projection of the written word on the Sanctuary walls, helping everyone receive the Word of God.
Lead: Richard Wallstrom - email Mr. Wallstrom
Children's Ministry / Adult Volunteers
volunteers who assist the Children’s Ministry Lead with
the lessons, crafts, and games to convey and enhance what is being taught for that season of the liturgical calendar.
Lead: Lea Melvin - email Ms. Melvin
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Children's Ministry / Teen & Young Adult Volunteers
volunteers of high school or college age who
assist the Children’s Ministry Lead with the lessons, crafts, and games to convey and enhance what is being taught for that season of the liturgical calendar This includes set up and clean up assistance. Volunteer hours qualify for service hours and are signed by the Ministry Lead.
Lead: Lea Melvin - email Ms. Melvin
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Vacation Bible Adventure
Volunteers assist in leading small groups, with crafts or games, or helping with logistics like setup, registration, and photography. Volunteers help by creating a positive safe
Lead: Lea Melvin - email Ms. Melvin
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Roots Youth Group
Volunteers who assist the Rector and Roots Youth Group Ministry Lead monthly with activities and discussion topics related faith and Christianity for 6 th through 12th Grades to prepare and inspire them to be followers of Christ. Quarterly service projects provide an opportunity for faith in action.
Lead: Ruth Sobieralski - email Ms. Sobieralksi
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Senior Shepherds
Members 55 and older gather on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 pm, for a potluck luncheon, to learn different facets of our faith, or other faiths, enjoy game days, outings, and engage in volunteer crafts and activities for community outreach.
Lead: Fr. Richard - email Fr. Richard
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Discipleship Group
Members of all ages gather on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month at 6:00 pm, for a potluck dinner, to study either the gospel or the epistle for the following Sunday. Members share their ideas and thoughts about the readings and learn from one another.
Lead: Bill Sterling - email Mr. Sterling
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Adult Formation
The Rector or a guest leads members through fascinating areas of church and world history, teaching members about the foundation of the Episcopal faith, studying books, manuscripts and teachings across our faith to strengthen our foundation as followers of Christ.
Lead: Fr. Richard - email Fr. Richard
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Tuesday Book Club
Members of all ages gather on Tuesdays at 10:030am to discuss and share about the current book they are reading. Members choose a book from a list they prepare, for example: C.S. Lewis, Henry Nouwen, Richard Rhohr, and other authors. For members, Book Club opens us to new ways of understanding our faith and helpful ways to live our lives.
Lead: Mary Wybenga - email Ms. Wybenga
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Congregational Care Ministry
Caring for Our Members through the Prayer Ministry, Pastoral Care, Feed My Sheep, Bereavement / Encouragement, Prayer Shawl, Eucharistic Visitor ministries.
Lead: Bobbie Wallstrom - email Ms. Wallstrom
Wellness Commission
Based on the Living Compass Initiative to help members live healthy, balanced lives through classes, retreats, seasonal devotions. Individuals and groups can find practical ways to find more balance and wellness in every area: Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind.
Lead: Linda Dozier – email Ms. Dozier
​Nursery Supplies Volunteer
Volunteer responsible for supplying a variety of diapers and cleansing cloths in the three changing stations: Nursery of the Family Life Center, the guest bathroom in the Stone House, and the changing station in the upstairs Technology/Cry Room area of the Sanctuary.
Lead: Maria Miller - email Ms. Miller