Community

As a community of faith, we all serve God and our community in different ways. Here are just a few. Don't see a ministry you would like to be a part of? We can help you start one. Please contact the church to find out how YOU can become involved.

Young People

	Church School using the Godly Play format meets during the school year in the Education Building from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sundays from September through May. Classes for ages 3 through grade 5.
	Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Groups are sponsored jointly by Our Saviour and St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The groups hold monthly social events, engage in community service projects, camp-outs, and retreats. Open to grades 6 through 12.
	New Beginnings retreats by and for youth grades 6-9 are held twice yearly at the Diocesan Domain.
	Happening retreats by and for youth grades 10-12 are held twice yearly at the Cathedral Domain.
	Confirmation Classes are scheduled as needed. See the Priest-in-Charge.
	A Vacation Bible School is held each summer. It is sponsored jointly with St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
	Summer Camps for all ages are scheduled throughout the summer at the Cathedral Domain.

College Students

Berea College - Canterbury Fellowship meets for discussion and Holy Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. on first, third and fifth Thursdays in the Danforth Chapel. A meal usually follows the service. Trips and service opportunities are planned throughout the year.

EKU - Episcopal Student Alliance meets every Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. in the Livewire Coffee House on Main St. in Richmond.

Fellowship

Potluck Lunch served at noon on the second Sunday each month. Plan and dress for a picnic on the grounds in seasonable weather.

Social events are planned throughout the year to promote community life and celebrate special occasions. The seasons of Advent and Lent are marked by joint potluck suppers shared with St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The Choir sponsors annual parties at Epiphany and Easter Eve. Other events include a Sunday School picnic in September, occasional receptions after Sunday Services.

Discipleship

Adult Christian Formation meets each Sunday during the school year at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a variety of topics. We are now studying the book Finding Darwin's God by Kenneth Miller. During Lent, we will examine end of life issues such as forgiveness, wills, nursing homes, and funeral planning.

Episcopal Church Women Connecting (ECWC) meets monthly for topics of mutual interest. At least once a year they sponsor a bazaar or yard sale to raise funds for camp scholarships and items for the church.

A Daughters of the King (DOK) chapter meets a 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of the month (June-August) to foster prayer, evangelism, and service. The chapter maintains a telephone prayer chain for pastoral matters. The DOK sponsors quiet days, an annual Assembly, and a Fall Retreat.

Cursillo retreats are offered in our Diocese, and members of this church sponsor Fourth Day gatherings.

Sunday Worship

Acolytes and servers of all ages help with worship at the altar at all Sunday services.

Altar Guild members prepare the altar for worship services and care for altar furnishings after services are over. These quiet folks arrange flowers, wash linens, prepare the wine, water, and bread for Eucharist and set the altar with the colorful hangings that mark the turn of seasons. Instruction is available.

Choir director Jane Rainey is alert for persons who enjoy singing or play an instrument. Seasonal singers are welcome, especially for special music at the Christmas and Easter seasons.

Greeters help visitors find their way and to feel at home. These outgoing folks would welcome additions to their number.

Eucharistic Visitors take communion to those confined to home and hospital.

Lectors from the congregation read the lessons and lead the prayers Sunday mornings.

Ushers help with seating, offerings and as path-finders for taking communion Sunday mornings.

Members participate in many other mission societies and programs such as Food for the Poor, Christian Appalachian Project, South American Missionary Society, Anglican Frontier Missions, Marriage Encounter, etc., to care for brothers and sisters in Christ across geographical and cultural boundaries. Ask around and see the bulletin boards.