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Holy Cross Choir – Contact: Scott Warren
Our
music is founded upon traditional Anglican and related hymnody. We
welcome all singers who wish to participate in the choir. No audition
is necessary. The choir serves by leading congregational hymns and
chants as well as by presenting anthems at the offertory. Choir
rehearsals take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings during the
academic year and one hour before Eucharist on Sundays. In addition to
regular Sunday services, we offer the order for evensong on various
feast days during the liturgical year. |
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) – Contact: Kimberly Allen or Kristin Hackett
We are Episcopal Church Women of all ages, ethnic origins and
socioeconomic backgrounds who hold a variety of views. However, the
common denominator of our members is love of God and the wish to do His
work. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ's
ministry in the world. |
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Daughters of the King (Women’s Bible study) – Points of Contact: Jacqueline Knoblock or Amelia ‘Toots’ Harper
The Order of the Daughters of the KingŪ (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood
of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. We have
made a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of
our lives. We are an Order for women who are communicants of the
Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the
Historic Episcopate. Today our membership includes women in the
Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA) and Roman Catholic churches. |
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Amori Christi
et Ecclesiae
(For the love of Christ
and His Church) |
Order of St. Vincent - Warden: Michael Gartland
The International
Order of Saint Vincent, established in 1882, is an world-wide
fellowship of lay ministers associated with liturgy and sanctuary
service in the western branches of the One, Holy, Catholic and
Apostolic Church. Members follow a rule of life that includes daily
prayer, reading of the biblical Scriptures, regular participation and
reception of the sacraments. |
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Altar Guild – Contact: Denny Dennis
This ministry is made up of dedicated parisioners called to prepare our
Lord’s table for Holy Communion on Sunday’s, Noon Holy Communion on
Wednesday, special occasions, and funeral services. |
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Flower Guild – Contacts: Miriam Crowson or Jenny Dennis
This ministry is made up of dedicated women called to prepare flowers
for our Lord’s table for Holy Communion on Sunday’s, special occasions,
and funeral services. |
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United Ministries of Sumter County – Contact: Karen Scheller
United Ministries of Sumter County is an extension of the ministry of
area churches. It is a ministry of God's people whose mission is
to provide crisis assistance to those in need. The overall
ministry provides direct financial assistance, referrals, counseling
and tries to address the root causes of affliction with a Biblical
perspective.
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KAIROS (Prison Ministry) – Contact: Dennis Snell
Well-organized and well-trained volunteer teams of men and women from
our community present a 3-day weekend, introductory course in
Christianity. This inter-denominational team of volunteers — both
clergy and laypersons — work in cooperation with the Prison
Chaplain. A well-organized follow up program is part of this
ministry which includes mentoring for the family members of the
incarcerated. Kairos Prison Ministry affects the lives of prisoners in
countless positive ways. Lives have been changed, and former inmates
re-enter society as better spouses, parents and employees. Many
released prisoners become volunteers, and give back to society. Some
start their own ministries, pastor churches, while others run re-entry
programs, and become mentors.
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Bag Lunches for Emmanuel Soup Kitchen - Contact: Milton Corley
Parishioners
periodically assemble in the Parish Hall on Saturday morning to make
bag lunches for Emmanuel United Methodist Church's soup kitchen. This
ministry involves making sandwiches and packing them, along with other
snacks, for distribution to Sumter's homeless and hungry. |
