Andover Community Church
Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Anglican tradition.
Ways
to
serve
We believe true joy happens when we are working in the sweet spot of our gifts.
If you are interested in serving the church we encourage you to check out the ministries below!
Not sure where to begin? Give Pastors Cinnamon or Bill a call.
ALTAR GUILD
Responsible for setting up Sunday services, preparing the table, changing liturgical colors through the year, cleaning of linens and robes, flowers, refurbishing supplies, etc.).
ALPHA
Responsible for being a team member for ALPHA. May include, cooking, set up, discussion group leadership, music, for those seeking to have their questions about the Faith answered. Once a year.
AFL
Anglicans for Life is responsible for coordinating pro-Life events and to create a culture that honors human life from conception to natural death.
GROUNDS
Responsible for working with the Junior Warden in charge of the physical plant (workdays, projects, painting, raking, etc.). May include painting and other small projects.
FELLOWSHIP
Responsible for planning gatherings where the congregation enjoys fellowship, food, and drink (includes Sunday coffee hours, special gatherings, or other events which may be off-site and in the community).
FRIENDSHIP
Responsible for sending note cards to those in the congregation needing encouragement to remind them they are loved by the Lord.
GRIEFSHARE
Responsible for planning, initiating, and assisting in the GriefShare program once a year.
PRAYER
Responsible for ongoing opportunities for people to receive and be discipled in healing prayer, especially on Sundays.
INTERCESSION
Responsible for lifting up ongoing concerns of church life as listed on the Prayer Hive. This is a zoom gathering on Thursday mornings.
GODLY PLAY
Responsible for meeting and greeting kids, training, background checks and fostering the experience of "story" in the hearts and minds of kids.
LAY READERS
Responsible for the reading of Scripture on Sundays and other services through the church year
MUSIC
Responsible for presenting a skilled musical offering in congregational worship.
OUTREACH
Responsible for oversight of all outreach endeavors of the church (including Franklin ministry, Mission of the Month, mission guests or opportunities).
PRAYER CHAIN
Responsible for praying for urgent prayer requests of (telephone-based).
TECH
Responsible for all technical arms of the church and to assure excellency in transmission of services (including zoom, in-house sound, microphones, batteries, etc.).
VESTRY
Responsible for oversight of business of the church (includes support of rector’s vision, commitment to ongoing life of the church, etc.).
WORSHIP DESIGN
Responsible for creative ways to enhance worship gatherings (includes light construction, creative design, music, art, bulletin boards, sign, etc.).