The Diaconate Ministry

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The Diaconate Ministry constitutes the lay ministry of the church and is called by church membership to represent Christ by encouraging and enabling spiritual growth for people of all ages; assisting in meeting the pastoral needs of our members and friends of our church and by welcoming and integrating new people into our life and ministry.

Responsibilities may include:

    •  Attending monthly meetings.
    •  Correspondence with members.
    •  Providing for and assisting in administering Holy Communion.
    •  Assisting minister in baptism ceremonies and the reception of new 
        members.
    •  Scheduling ushers, greeters and fellowship hour hosts.
    •  Provide support and guidance to the confirmation program. 
    •  Offering presence and support to staff at funerals and weddings.
    •  Working with Visitation ministry to ensure the pastoral needs of
        our members and friends are met.
    •   Shepherding new members.
    •   Initiating and offering programming to encourage spiritual growth.