Opportunities for Participation at St. Luke’s
Our Mission Statement
“St. Luke’s is an inclusive Christian community dedicated to spiritual growth, healing and compassion through our worship, hospitality and ministry to the larger community.”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION AT ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
GROWING IN OUR FAITH
ACOLYTES
Assist the clergy in the conduct of public worship. They light the candles, carry the cross, aid the service.
Candy Olmer 683-6861
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult education classes are as scheduled throughout the year. They include Lenten soup supper studies as well as other classes which are held at various times during the year.
Jim Aldrich 582- 3038
Sets up the altar for worship services, weddings and funerals. Cares for altar linens and vessels. Arranges altar flowers.
Karen Junell 683-6410
BAZAAR WORKSHOP
This group meets every Monday at 10:00 a. m. until 2:00 p.m. in the parish hall to prepare hand- crafted and sewn items for the annual bazaar.
Roberta Griset 681-0962
BELL CHOIR
Bell ringing for occasional performances at church services. Rehearsals are Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Valerie Lape 582-9003
BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Informal study/discussion, meets Thursday Mornings 10:30-11:30 A.M. downstairs in the Fireside room.
Fr. Bob Rhoads 683-4862
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
The Centering Prayer Group meets for silent meditation and contemplation in the Chapel on Thursdays from 11:30 until 12:00
Judy Palumbo-Gates 683-3131
CHOIR
Participates in the 10:00 service each Sunday all year round. Rehearsals are 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Lorraine Martin 417-5418
CURSILLO
Spiritual based group. Support Diocesan Cursillo weekends and Ultreya’s .
Christine Hill 582-0989
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
An order for laywomen who are communicants of The Episcopal Church and who have pledged themselves to a life of prayer and service. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall for a social time, then in the church for meditation, prayer, and study. Daughters work at the direction of the parish Rector.
Lynn Michalski 681-3556 Linda Neal 681-7996
DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Delegates and alternates are elected for 2 year terms as representatives of St. Luke’s to the annual convention of the Diocese of Olympia.
Delegates- Lynn Cain, Rich Olmer, Candy Olmer and John Junell Alternate: Jean Hicks
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS
Eucharistic ministers are licensed by the Bishop and trained to lead certain services, assist with the distribution of communion, read lessons and the Prayers of the People at the Eucharist. Lectors are appointed by the Rector and trained to read lessons and the Prayers of the People.
Janet Martin: 683-5418 Sally Sue Barry; Scheduler 681-6151
EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
Eucharistic Visitors are licensed by the Bishop and trained to take Holy Communion to those who cannot come to church.
Janet Martin 683-5418
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AND ACTION GROUP
A group working to understand how to protect our environment and lead our community in the care of the earth.
Linda Aldrich 582-3038
FLOWER MINISTRY
Altar flowers are delivered by volunteers to sick, shut-in or caregiver parishioners as a support measure and spirit lifter. Susan Ayer 681-8528
FOYER GROUPS
Small groups of 6-8 people gather together for dinner, lunch or brunch in each others homes to get to know each other better. Groups change periodically so that parishioners can meet new people
Ardyth Schaumburg 681-7560
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Weekly volunteers help parishioners in time of illness or emergency with transportation, food, call on shut-ins at home and in nursing homes, make hospital calls.
Lynn Michalski, 681-3556
HUGGABLE DOLLY MINISTRY
The Huggable Dolly Ministry makes soft, colorful, handmade dollies to put in the arms of those who need comfort. While this ministry’s outeach is primarily to children, it also includes adults who need tangible support for ongoing healing.
Laura Lanka 504-2247 and Sammy Greenwood 681-0556
LIBRARY
St. Luke’s library has a healthy start, and donations to buy books and videos are welcome. The library is in the northeast corner of the parish hall. Books and videos may be checked out any time.
Nancy Jones 582-0900
LISTENING FOR GOD
Videos and discussion every week, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Held downstairs in the parish hall.
Don Freeman 683-8714
LITTLE SISTERS OF ST. CLARE
The Little Sisters are a religious community for women.
Sister Mary Agnes 683-7048
MEN’S GROUP
Projects include the monthly Pancake Breakfasts, which fund youth scholarships; and occasional barbecues, picnics and fellowship meetings.
Roger Uhden, 681-7450
MEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Meets the first Monday of the month at 8:00 a.m. for fellowship, breakfast and discussion.
Rich Olmer 683-686
NEWCOMERS
Coordinates the welcoming of newcomers to St. Luke’s church and helps them find their own place in our parish home. A get-acquainted social for newcomer’s is scheduled as needed.
NEWSLETTER- “The Bellringer”
Mark Caughey 350 797-1025 Diane Bergsland, 683-4862
PRAYER CHAIN
Intercessory prayer upon request. There is plenty of room on each segment of the chain for more people to pray.
Dottie Nicassio, 681-8048
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
This group produces small quilts for those who are ill or are having surgery. Quilts are blessed at church services, tied with prayers for comfort of the recipient and given with love, hope and prayers represented by the quilt. Tracy Williams 461-1483
PUBLICITY
Provides information to local and church media about events at St. Luke’s.
Candy Olmer 683-6861
SPECIAL PROJECTS GROUP
This groups works on special parish events which can generate additional General Fund income.
Fr. Bob Rhoads 460-9135
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes meet Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. for children in elementary grades. Sunday School rooms are in the lower level of the parish hall.
Ted Bedford, 683-6376
TAIZE
Monthly contemplative worship service in the style of the Taize Community in France. Yhis is a quiet service designed for reflection and meditation.
Sr. Jeanne-Marie 681-7195
USHERS
Greet people as they arrive for services and direct people to communion. They distribute bulletins, take up the offering.
8:00-Jim Grau 683-3931
10:00- Rich Olmer 683-6861
VESTRY
Nine people elected by the parish at the annual meeting. The Vestry, in conjunction with the Rector is the governing body of the church, and is in charge of all property, responsible for the finances of the church, and approves the annual budget.
Senior Warden-Virginia Reker 681-5363
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Meets for discussion in the Fireside Room the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m
Sue Clary 683-3552
SERVING OTHERS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS-OVEREATERS ANONYMOUNS-NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
A program of recovery for those wishing to rid themselves of the burden of abuse. Meets several times during each week.
Please call the church office at 683-4862.
BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL
A yearly festival between Christmas and Epiphany presenting the Christmas through pageant and music. Categories for involvement include (solo, instrumental or choir) costume making, Properties, or scenery, as well as pageant roles.
Valerie Lape, 582-9003 Pat Andrews 683-5540
BOY SCOUTS
This troop is sponsored by St. Luke’s and meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Chuck Ayer, 681-8528
“LIGHT LUNCH”
A meal service for the homeless and others in need provided as a group effort by St. Luke’s, Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, Sequim Community Church and Trinity Methodist Church. A “take away” meal is also provided for Sunday. Volunteers welcome.
Kara Selby, 683-2895
MILITARY QUILT MINISTRY
This group makes quilts and quillos for military service member who have been wounded in action. These are then sent to Madigan Army Hospital for distribution.
Barbara McCauley 360 797-2106
MUSIC LIVE WITH LUNCH
Concerts (given by musical talent from the surrounding area) and luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at noon, excepting summer. Season or single tickets available, or volunteer for the kitchen crew.
Carolyn Braun, 452-0495 and Debbie Kubly 681-3020
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
A committee which directs the spending of budgeted amounts for outreach; collects money and donations for Sequim. Coordinates outreach efforts of parish groups.
Candy Olmer 683-6861
