In this ministry, the role is to assist the priest in charge of the worship service and enhance the service to the glory of God. Duties include lighting and extinguishing altar candles, presenting the crucifer, flags, banners and other elements of the service. Acolyte service is an important part of our worship tradition. Children and youth find it very rewarding to serve God and the Church in this way.

Volunteer trained docents share knowledge and love of The Church.

St. Martin’s docents offer free, public and private tours. Everyone is welcome regardless of religious affiliation. Trained volunteers serve as tour guides, providing information about The Church’s Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows and the details and symbolism throughout the worship spaces.

Tours are available for Parish members (groups and individuals), schools and local community organizations. Special tours of the Church Windows, Christ Chapel and a Campus tour of the Gardens are available on request.

Volunteers Needed to Straighten the Pews!

Volunteers are needed to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church and Christ Chapel.

Transform your expression of God’s love, one stitch at a time.

St. Clare’s Needlepoint Guild creates beautiful needlepoint items to sell and raise funds for outreach and Church projects. The Guild welcomes stitchers of any skill level and teaches needlepoint from basic stitches to detailed and advanced work.

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Bringing Saintly devotion through the love of needlecraft.

The men and women of Saintly Stitchers fill St. Martin’s with beautiful needlepoint pew kneelers, the prie-dieu cushion for the Patron’s Chapel and acolyte pew kneelers. Sponsor a kneeler or join the group to stitch, whether you are an expert or a novice.

Devotion, Peace and Loyalty: Three words that describe this faithful guild. The Altar Guild is selected by special invitation of the Rector and assists the Clergy in the care and preparation of the altar. Members must earnestly dedicate themselves to their work by placing love for Christ above all personal feelings and by working together with the Clergy and fellow members in peace, devotion and loyalty. The external manifestation of this spirit is the cleanliness, punctuality, care and reverence with which members carry out the duties that support worship in God’s house.

Welcome Parishioners and visitors on Sundays.

This ministry comprises Parishioners who greet worshipers before and after the 9 and 11:15 a.m. worship services. Stationed at the east and west Narthex doors and in the Narthex, greeters welcome everyone who enters The Church.

Serving as an usher is a wonderful way to get acquainted with The Church and your fellow Parishioners. Assist on a rotating basis at a time convenient for you. This service is open to all St. Martin’s men including older teens and young adults.

Funeral Ushers consists of a group of men who are ushers for funerals and memorial services at St. Martin’s. There are three teams of Ushers who serve for one month in each quarter of the year. Their duties include escorting family members to their seats in The Church, assisting those who need help opening the doors and entering The Church, serving as ushers, helping with any other assigned duties, and straightening the pew racks at the conclusion of the service.