Teen acolytes (ages 11-18) help with Sunday services by leading processions, lighting candles and assisting the priests at the altar.
Adult acolytes assist at the altar during the Eucharist-only at our 8:00 AM Sunday service.
Altar flowers may be given to remember a deceased loved one or highlight a special occasion.
Altar Guild members prepare the church and altar for services, wash and iron linens, polish brass, and much more!
Whatever your experience, we have a group where you can learn about Scripture.
Volunteers are needed to help with the quarterly blood drives that give parishioners and neighbors a chance to donate blood.
Take a turn baking bread for Sunday’s Eucharist.
Make someone welcome by delivering a loaf of bread you bake or buy.
Help keep our hardworking building and grounds looking good. All skills needed.
Summertime children’s program takes advantage of our beautiful location.
ESC’s historic cemetery is open 9-5 for visitors. Call for info about lots or space in the new Remembrance Garden. Click here for more information.
Singers of all ages and experience are needed. Call to learn more!
A weekend spiritual renewal program that can help you take the next steps.
Confirmed members of the parish help deliver the Cup at the Eucharist. Current Eucharistic Ministers click here for notes from the last training meeting.
Parishioners bring Holy Communion on Sunday morning to those who are homebound or hospitalized.
A vital Vestry Committee. Monthly financial info is posted on our bulletin board.
Volunteers shop for and distribute emergency foodstuffs from the church weekday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Click here for more information on the food closet.
Casseroles are prepared in the parish kitchen, frozen, then taken to parishioners when needed - illness, new baby in the family, etc.
Healing is offered during communion at our Sunday services and at a special Eucharist offered each Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Kay coordinates parish social events and kitchen usage. Call with your Qs!
Lectors read aloud the lessons and prayers of the people at church services. Current Lectors click here for notes from the last training meeting.
Browse our online library from your computer, and pick up your selections onsite at the ESC library. Click here to visit the ESC Online Library.
This group helps identify new people and incorporates them into the life of the church.
Outreach oversees and coordinates ministry opportunities in the community and around the world.
Click on the Parish Day School link for details!
The Book Store provides faith-related books, Bibles, books and gifts especially chosen to meet the needs of Episcopalians. Large children's selection! Volunteers staff this store, 9-3 weekdays and 9-12 Saturdays. Click here for more information on the Parish Book Store
This group helps put on receptions before or after the funerals of ESC members and their loved ones.
An elaborate network of caring is available to meet the needs of parishioners during illness or other challenges. Click here for more information on the Pastoral Care network.
Expert help is provided to anyone who wants to remember the church in their will or set up a special gift.
Parishioner Volunteers agree to pray daily for an extensive list of people with many and varied needs.
Sunday morning children's classes are led by a well-trained corps of volunteer teachers. Want to help?
Parishioners cook and serve dinner at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, mostly Sundays.
A parish co-ed softball team recruits new members each spring.
Trained volunteers provide one-to-one pastoral support.Click here to learn more.
People are encouraged to recognize and use their God-given gifts to carry out Christ's work in the world.
Sunday morning children's classes are led by a well-trained corps of volunteer teachers. Want to help?
Ushers are provided at the 9 and 11:15 services. Email Frank if you would like to help.
The Women of ESC are the traditional women's ministry, affiliated with the Episcopal Church Women. The group sponsors our annual Holy Harvest Bazaar.
These circles meet weekly for study, fellowship and discernment. Using Scripture and other resources, women seek to better understand their relationship to Christ and the world in the context of community. Circles are formed each fall and covenant to meet weekly from September thru May.
Young men and women, single and married, who are 35 and younger, gather regularly for fellowship, learning and service opportunities.
Contact Julia for information about any of ESC's youth programs.