An acolyte resource for the 21st-century Episcopal Church Fully illustrated (black-and-white) with reproducible handouts Despite the changing landscape of the Episcopal Church, one ministry that continues but gets little attention is that of acolytes. Whether second graders or adults, the mentoring and training of acolytes is a formational experience. I Serve at Gods Altar offers a simplified theology of how God is met in worship and how it affects the lives of those most engaged in it, a visual exploration of the Episcopal liturgy and its history through extensive illustrations, how acolytes fit into the work of the church in worship, and how worship affects the acolytes discernment for ministry and Rule of Life. Illustrations include a visual exploration of church artifacts (crosses, candles, Eucharistic vessels, etc.), holds, and processes to set a standard of expectation and expertise in service according to Episcopal practice and tradition. There is a section of reproducible handouts for organizing an acolyte ministry at every size church, including scheduling, communications, installation liturgies, recruitment plans, and training outlines.
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Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
Publication Date: 06 Dec 2018
Publisher: Church Publishing Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781640651234
About Roger A. Speer Jr.Roger Speer Jr.SHARON ELY PEARSON
Roger A. Speer Jr. is a graphic designer and educator who has served the Episcopal Church as professional youth minister for 20 years. Involved in the ministry of acolytes since childhood he has facilitated this ministry at all levels: diocesan and General Convention international Anglican worship and acolyte training in Episcopal schools and churches of all sizes spending a lifetime trying to figure out how best to train and equip acolytes. He is director of student ministry at Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta Georgia. SHARON ELY PEARSON is a Christian educator editor and author with 35+ years of experience in Christian formation on the local judicatory and church-wide level. Known for her knowledge of published curricula across the church she has written or edited numerous books including The Prayer Book Guide to Christian Education 3rd edition; Call on Me: A Prayer Book for Young People; The Episcopal Christian Educator's Handbook; and Signed Sealed Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century. She is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and a lifelong Episcopalian. You can follow her at www.rowsofsharon.com