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IntroductionSt. Michael's Episcopal Church provides many opportunities for those who wish to learn, to grow in faith, and to serve the needs of others. We invite and encourage everyone to participate in one or more of these programs. If you are interested, speak to the Rector or the appropriate leader listed in the Worship Service Bulletin. Worship ActivitiesMusic ProgramThere are two volunteer choirs, one for adults and one for children. Both choirs are directed by a paid organist/choirmaster. The adult choir leads the congregation in music at every 10:30 A.M. service and at all services on Holy Days. The children's choir joins the adult choir at 10:30 A.M. on special occasions, and they solo at the Christmas Pageant. The Adult Choir rehearses at 7:30 on Thursday evenings. Children's Choir rehearsals are normally held following the 10:30 A.M. service, or as announced in the Service Bulletin. Altar Guild Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Eucharistic
Visitors Ushers and Greeters Christian EducationChurch School An age-appropriate church service for children ages 4 and up meets during the 10:30 A.M. service. Children join their parents to receive Holy Communion. The Children's Church service is led by a Lay Reader or trained teachers. Nursery Care During the 10:30 a.m. service, we provide a nursery for children not old enough for children's church, which typically consists of infants and toddlers under three years old. The nursery is staffed by church volunteers who are experienced in the care of infants and toddlers, typically mothers and grandmothers. Adult and Preparatory Classes We offer instruction on a continuing basis for children to prepare them for Communion and to those adults anticipating confirmation or reception. We also provide Bible study and classes for Inquirers (those wishing to be baptized, confirmed or received) and for incorporation of new members into the Episcopal Church. The schedule for these classes is printed in the St. Michael's Messenger and in the Sunday Service Bulletin. Adult Education, covering many subjects, is scheduled from 9:30-10:15 A.M. each Sunday. Library A library containing a variety of Episcopal and related spiritual, devotional, and educational materials is located in the Rector's office. Ask the Rector about material that may be of interest to you. Cursillo This is a program of spiritual renewal which is offered through the Parish by the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Contact the Rector for schedule details, guidance, and preparation. Communications The Parish publishes St. Michael's Messenger, a monthly newsletter and events calendar. The Parish also sends out a weekly e-mail Newsbrief. If you are interested in receiving these publications, call the Church Office to have your name added to our mailing list and that of Crosswalk, the monthly diocesan newspaper. You may also request a subscription to Episcopal Life, the national newspaper of the Episcopal Church. AdministrationThe secular and financial affairs of the Parish are managed by a team consisting of a nine-member Vestry and several officers: Junior and Senior Wardens, a Treasurer, and a Vestry Clerk. The Vestry members and Wardens are elected by the congregation at an annual meeting, which is held on the second Sunday in January each year. There are several important Vestry committees (Finance, Building, Worship, etc.) which meet on a regular basis, with membership chosen from the Vestry and other members of the congregation.FellowshipThe community of Saint Michael's Church extends beyond the immediacy of the church service. Various social activities give members of the congregation a chance to greet and get to know each other better. Coffee Hour Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Quilters Youth Group Social Events |
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