Worship Assistants at Central Lutheran Church

The act of liturgy is the people's work. As Christ's body, we know that everyone has a place, a responsibility, an opportunity to serve. Here are the ways we serve in worship.

The Presider gathers the community around the table and gives thanks to God on their behalf. They break the bread and prepare the cup for Holy Communion. They are charged with interpreting scripture through preaching and proclamation. In our tradition, the Presider is a pastor who has been called and ordained to this ministry - our pastor, the Rev. Brian Brandt, is our community's Presider.

The Assisting Minister "manages the house", making sure all the worship assistants are present and fulfilling their duties. They offer prayers on behalf of the people, announce hymns and songs, and formally dismiss the congregation to their mission and ministry at the conclusion of worship.

Cantors are singers of all ages who help lead the church's song. They teach new music to the congregation, and lead and support the singing of the community.

Communion Assistants assist with the bread and wine, serving communion to the congregation, inviting everyone to the table.

The Lector is charged with reading the assigned scripture readings to the assembly. The lector is any baptized member of the congregation.

Ushers welcome the community and provide for their needs in the sanctuary. They collect the offering, assist latecomers, and care for those with mobility issues.

Altar Care Assistants bake the bread and prepare the wine for Holy Communion. They provide for the needs of baptismal candidates at the time of Holy Baptism.

Acolytes are children grades 4-6. They light and extinguish the candles, help collect the offering, and participate as communion assistants during Holy Communion.

Our community trains twice a year to learn new skills, to update familiar ones, and to continue enriching our common worship life. Check the church calendar for the next scheduled worship leader

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