The Household

The Sidesmen

The sidesmen give out the hymn books and service sheets at the door. They also take the collection and bring up the bread and wine. They work to a rota.

The Welcomers

The first face you see on a Sunday is a welcomer at the door, with an eye out for anyone new. Sarah Cooper leads the welcomers.

Lay Assistants in Holy Communion

Some members of the congregation are licensed by the Bishop as Lay Assistants in Holy Communion, and help in the giving of communion at the main Sunday service. Joslin Lewis co-ordinates them. If you think you might be called to it, speak to the Rector.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild prepares the altar for Holy Communion. They lay out the linen, clean the silver and set out the bread, the wine and the water, so that everything is in its place before the service begins. It is quiet, careful work, and new members are shown what to do. The Guild also stores the vestments and keeps them in good repair. Janet Clarke looks after the Altar Guild too.

Readers' Guild

Members of the congregation read the lessons at the main service. Readers are on a rota and read about once every month or two. If you would like to join them, tell one of the churchwardens.

Intercessors' Guild

The prayers at Holy Communion are written and led by members of the congregation, in their own words, for the sick and the departed and for whatever the week has brought, near and far. Intercessors are on a rota and lead about once every month or two. If you would like to join them, tell one of the churchwardens.

The Pit Crew

On the third Sunday of the month, at the family service, the readings and the prayers are taken by the Pit Crew, our children and teenagers. They read the lessons and lead the prayers themselves, and they do it very well.