Ministries

Altar Guild
The purpose of the Altar Guild is to maintain, enhance, and prepare all worship areas in order to help worshippers focus and priests to administer the sacraments.

Adult Confirmation
Confirmation is held once a year prior to the Bishop's visitation to St. Michael's. Classes for inquirers and prospective confirmands are held prior to Confirmation.

Book Club
Members meet once a month on a Saturday in the church Library to discuss a different book all have read.

The Branches
Members volunteer to assist in visitation at homes, or by letters or telephone to those belonging to the church fellowship.

Christian Education
Sunday School classes are available for both children and adults and meet at 9:15 AM.  On Wednesday evening, an Alpha beginners' course, Alpha follow-up course, a Bible study group led by the Rector, and a youth Bible study are offered.

Current Affairs Discussion Group
On the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, men and women gather in the church Library to discuss various topics of public interest. 

Cursillo
This three-day retreat is held twice a year for adults at Camp Hardtner in Polluck, LA, and features a review of the Christian faith and helps to reaffirm God's importance in our lives.

Halos
The Halos are committed to helping bereaved families by offering a meal and assisting in any other way they are needed.

Helping Hands
This group furnishes meals to members in times of illness, need, or celebration for as long as needed.

The International Order of St. Luke the Physician
The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry with members throughout North America and the world.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers
These men and women assist the clergy at worship services by proclaiming God's word, leading the congregation in prayers, and administering the chalice. This ministry requires clergy endorsement.

Lectors
This group also assists in the worship services by proclaiming God's word.

Men's Breakfast Ministry
Each Sunday morning at 8:45 a different team of men prepare a full breakfast for all who care to join together for great food and fellowship.

Missions
St. Michael's commitment to Christian mission outside our parish provides that ten percent of all income be pledged for that purpose. These commitments include local needs as well as those throughout the United States and the world. Several adult and youth members have answered the call to mission in China, Africa, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Music Ministry
The adult choir is a volunteer group and requires no audition or formal musical training to join. This group of dedicated individuals leads our 10:30 service in a variety of joyful and reverent music under the direction of our accomplished organist and choirmaster. The youth/children's choir is a seasonal choir that provides music at various church functions.

The Order of Daughters of the King
An order for women of the Episcopal Church and churches within the historic Episcopate. They pledge to pursue a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism.

Pentecost Picnic
This is a time of special celebration of God's gift of the Holy Spirit to us. On Pentecost we celebrate after the 10:30 AM Sunday service with a covered dish lunch in the Parish Hall, accompanied by a delicious meat dish prepared by the men of the church. Everyone wears red and enjoys a great time of food and fellowship.

Prayer Ministry
Teams are available to give prayer support in the Chapel after the 10:30 AM worship service on Sundays.

Seniors of St. Michaels (SOS)
Individuals with 60 or more years of life experiences meet together the fourth Tuesday of every month for Christian fellowship, to grow as individuals, and to increase membership in the church. They also get together for trips, concerts, and shows throughout the year.

Ushers and Greeters
Ushers greet and assist worshippers with finding a seat during services. They also take up the offering and direct the flow of the congregation during Communion. Greeters welcome those who attend our worship services.

Vestry
The Vestry consists of 12 elected men and women charged with the administration of the church property and in the leadership of the ministries of the church. A Vestry member serves a three-year term, with four being replaced each year. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and are open to any member of the congregation.