Worship-based
Ministries
Our worship-based ministries add richness and depth to our worship and prayer life as a congregation. These ministries are supported by the dedicated volunteers and contributors who make this work possible. If you're interested in joining or supporting our worship-based ministries, contact us using the button below.
Altar Guild
The Altar guild is a volunteer group whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the church. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services and clean up afterwards. The Altar Guild is also responsible for other liturgical events such as weddings, funerals, and Holy Week. Guild members participate in the church service by carrying up the sacraments for communion to the altar. We invite you to shadow a team member for a weekend and see how wonderful it is to be one of God’s housekeepers.
Flower Guild
The St. Luke's Flower Guild prepares weekly flower compositions that reflect the beauty and serenity of St. Luke’s Cathedral. Members work with care to create special arrangements for individuals who request flowers in memory of or in honor of loved ones, and in celebration of births, baptisms, birthdays and anniversaries, as well as memorial and funeral services. Many of the flowers and greens which are used in Cathedral arrangements are sourced locally and field picked, or shared by parish members. Members of the flower guild also are instrumental in helping to green the cathedral for the Christmas Season, and to put together magnificent arrangements for Easter Day.
Healing Team
The Healing Team is available during the 10am service every Sunday in All Saints Chapel. A team of two are present to create a safe, confidential, supportive space in which to pray for peace, healing and comfort for oneself or another through God’s love. Each person will be asked if they would like for the team to lay hands on their shoulders and anoint their forehead with oil, then the team will recite a brief liturgy along with an “extemporaneous” prayer specific to the request. We are honored that those requesting healing prayers are frequently members, and just as frequently people coming to the Healing Team for the first time, or coming to St. Luke’s for the first time. We are honored that when someone comes for prayers, others see them and hold them in their hearts.
The Kneeler Guild
Each week the St. Luke's Kneeler Guild and Prayer Shawl Knitters gather in the upper hall for a time of community and fellowship while prayerfully creating kneelers and shawls to comfort members of the community. We remain steadfast with our goal of seeking 15 new parishes to create kneelers for within the Diocese. Everyone is welcome, whether you are curious or want to begin.
Lectors
Each service our lectors contribute to our liturgy by leading our readings and Prayers of the People. They do so each Sunday, during Holy Days, and on Holidays. This ministry offers a way to participate by reading scripture during worship services.
Ushers
Each service our ushers help to welcome members of the congregation, newcomers, and visitors to the cathedral for worship. Our usher team helps to distribute service leaflets, provide directions around the building, and present the gifts during our offertory.
