Sacred Order of Acolytes Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 14
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Register for Sacred Order of Acolytes Workshop by Sept. 7
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sacred Order of Acolytes has a fun gamified training model for new acolytes or those needing a refresher. This interactive and age-appropriate workshop is for students in grades 3-12. Students will learn about the order of service, what acolytes do, and how to respectfully behave in that role using games and intrigue.
Last year, we began accepting younger students to serve as acolytes, before many are old enough to feel self-conscious or too cool for helping with worship. We will continue this year with a two-hour workshop that includes lunch. If you or your child are on the fence about joining our Sacred Order of Acolytes, I do still invite your child to the workshop to see how it feels. If parents and caregivers are feeling drawn to more accountability in worship attendance or considering ways to help their child feel like they belong in this community, this might be a good fit.
After the workshop, if you do decide to join the Sacred Order of Acolytes, know that I’m flexible with my students on when/how often they serve. Asking for substitutes, trading spots, and inputting your availability are all simple processes in our volunteer management software Ministry Scheduler (sign-up information will be sent after the workshop).
I ask students to serve roughly once a month in the 9 a.m. service and twice a month at 11:15 a.m. You tell me what commitments you can make, and I will do my best to honor that.
Please register for the workshop by Thursday, Sept. 7. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper.
Sunday, Sept. 17 -Acolytes commissioned at feast of the Holy Cross
9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, Historic Church
This feast invites us into the mystery of Christ's redeeming work on our behalf by his death on the cross and will feature special musical selections from the choir.
Sacred Order of Acolytes Workshop Sept. 8, 2024.
Login To Leave Comment