Acolytes
Assist in the Liturgy of the Word by performing the functions of torch bearer, server, thurifer, and crucifer.
Altar Guild
Works quietly and behind the scenes caring for the linens, silver, and brass pieces used on the altar, filling candles, updating the hymn board, cleaning the area behind the communion rail weekly and decorating the church for special occasions.
Book Group An interesting and provocative reading discussion. Generally meets monthly. Contact:
Mike White or
Lynn White
Building and Grounds Committee -- Contact:
Joanell Powers
Responsible for the care and feeding of the church property, it meets once every three months to discuss various maintenance and beautification projects and how they will be accomplished.
Chalice Bearers
Assist in the distribution of the wine during Communion.
Choir
Joyfully sing God's praises on Sundays and on other special special occasions. The Choir sings a wide range of music from ancient to contemporary.
Christian Education and Formation
Leadership opportunities abound for those interested in teaching Sunday School, leading Bible Study, book groups, or other parish education/formation activities.
Coffee Hour
Provides refreshments after each Sunday Eucharist.
Counters
Count and then record the receipts from the Sunday or holiday services.
Finance Committee
Guides the church from a financial perspective. Tasks include budgeting, cash flow, investments, procedures and policies.
Green Group
The Green Group at St. Ann’s has works to make St. Ann’s and its parishioners more environmentally aware and responsible, as well as to provide an example to the community. The Green Group welcomes your ideas for projects as well as your participation.
Contact:
Mike White or
Lynn White
Lay Readers
Read the Old and New Testament and lead the Prayers of the People during the Liturgy.
Lay Weeders
The Lay Weeders maintain the grounds and gardens at St. Ann’s by dividing the church grounds into sections which are then maintained by two or more members of the parish.
Lobster Fest
A major St. Ann’s fundraiser! It is always held on the first Saturday of October. The entire parish participates. A portion of the funds raised are donated back to the community.
Ministry Tandems, Troikas, and Teams
There are a myriad of service opportunities at St. Ann’s -- recordkeeping, filing, changing light bulbs, sending thank-you cards or get-well notes . . . just almost endless opportunities. To ensure camaraderie we generally work in tandems (2 people), troikas (3 people), and teams (more than 3 people).
Ministry to the Homebound
Conducts visits and distributes Communion to the homebound, sick and elderly of the parish.
Needlepoint Guild
Responsible for creating and maintaining the beautiful kneelers that adorn the Communion rail.
New Member Hospitality Committee
Created to advance the integration of new members into the community of Saint Ann's.
Outreach Committee
Focuses on the outreach programs of Saint Ann's for the benefit of disadvantaged families in the Woodstock community.
Parish Life
Provides meals for those families who are experiencing major life changes and coordinates special receptions such as the visitation of the Bishop.
Stewardship Committee
Identifies the needs of the parish and matches them with the time, talent and treasure of the parishioners.
Ushers
Responsible for greeting everyone as they arrive for the Liturgy and assisting anyone who may require help with seating or use of our hearing devices.
Contact: The Rev. Patricia A. Conley, rector
Vestry
Governing body that makes the necessary decisions affecting the temporal affairs of the church.
Volleyball
Just a wonderfully fun time playing Volleyball with a local church league.
WACM
Woodstock Area Christian Ministries is an ecumenical group that pools funds and manpower for the purpose of assisting families and members of the Woodstock community who are in immediate, short-term need.
Worship Assistants
Assist the priest during the Liturgy on Sundays and special occasions. They may also lead in non-Eucharistic services such as Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, or Stations of the Cross.
Contact:
The Rev. Patricia A. Conley, rector
