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Other Worship Opportunities
Acolyte Ministry
All children in grades 2nd - 6th are invited to serve in our Acolyte program. Training is required. For questions or to sign-up your child, contact our Acolyte Coordinator, Angie Karstens, at askemployeebenefits@comcast.net.
Our Children's Sermon, called the ABC Club, is a 3 minute lesson offered to all children at the 8:30 & 11:00 am worship services. Books with suggestions for lessons and topics are available. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact our ABC Club coordinator, Colleen Friddell at colfrid5@tds.net.
Drama Team
- Provides drama for worship in the form of monologue, dramatic readings, speech choir, and brief skits, all designed to support sermons, lectionary themes, or seasonal emphases.
- Bi-weekly rehearsals held at the Family Life Center. Calendar of rehearsals and events sent out in September.
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Prior acting experience helpful, but not required.
The Gracefuls Dance Ministry
- Provides liturgical dance ministry for Advent, Easter and other special occasions during the church year.
- Rehearsals are as announced
- There is currently no age limit, however dance experience is required.
Songwriting for Worship Ministry
- Lyricist: Craft lyrics for use with melodies suitable for worship in either/both Contemporary and Traditional formats, using scripture, personal experience, or hymn adaptations. Lyrics should be easily grasped and understood by the average worshipper, while simultaneously communicating deep spiritual truths.
- Tunesmith: Craft melodies and harmonic progressions suitable for worship experiences in either/both Contemporary and Traditional formats using original or semi-original material. Melodies must be singable and in accessible keys to the average singer.
Lay Liturgist
- Special Training Offered
- Requires Public Reading/Speaking
Seasonal Orchestra Ministry
- Provides service music for Sunday services at Advent and Easter and other special occasions.
- Weekly rehearsals (1 to 1½ hours in length) as announced beginning 4 weeks prior to scheduled service(s)
- Music reading ability required, with a minimum of 3 years instrumental playing experience.
- Must provide own instruments.
Questions about music and arts ministries at Grace? Email Katharine Ray at kat@graceumc.net.
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