The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Salinas, California

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Vestry Ministry Teams

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd has many ministry teams that do the work of the church. For a small parish we are very active – not only in our own ministries but in the work of our parish and the Diocese. Please know that any and all of these  are open to new members. Simply speak to the Rector or to a members of the group.  

STEWARDSHIP  

Our stewardship team is a year-round group that works to ensure the parish’s understanding that everything we have comes from God. Not only do they help with the annual pledge drive, but they also plan education and entertainment for the parish all year long.

Members are:

FINANCE  

The Finance Ministry Team works year round at keeping our finances in order and in helping the Treasurer with her work. 

Members include:

YOUTH/EDUCATION  

This important team works year round in making sure our children and young people’s programs are running well.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS  

The Buildings and grounds team helps keep our church and parish hall as well as our grounds in excellent shape. They can always use help!

GARDENS

WELCOMING MINISTRY TEAM

This group of people changes – as we always like to have new people be part of it! We make sure visitors to the parish and newcomers are well taken care of and made part of the parish as soon as possible.

ADULT EDUCATION

This ministry team helps plan educational opportunities for the parish from Lenten study plans, weekly spirituality programs, Bible Study or the movie nights with discussion. They also help arrange for guest speakers.

OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM

Outreach is an important part of what we do at Good Shepherd. It includes our work with IHelp and with projects around the Diocese and the World.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

This important ministry is a group of women who meet two times a month and knit prayer shawls for those in need. The shawls are blessed on Sunday morning and then go to someone in need.

Many are involved in this work – this year the chair is Carol May.

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY TEAM

Our preschool is an important part of who we are. This team helps work with the preschool to plan events that strengthen our relationship. It changes every year. This year Shannon Brandt is the chair and Alan Scott is treasurer.

PASTORAL CARE

Under pastoral care we have groups that visit shuts, ministers who take communion to those who are ill, those who organize the coffee hour, those who work on meals that heal, those who work on fun things for the parish! There is a wide variety of things to get involved with – talk to the rector and she will direct you.

LEGACY MINISTRY TEAM

This important team helps plan for the future of the church by educating parishioners on the importance of leaving something of their estate to the parish. We celebrate with annual dinners, speakers and make it as fun as possible. 

COMMUNICATIONS

We are blessed to have Diana McClean who puts together our quarterly newsletter. She can always use help!

WORSHIP TEAMS

These groups help with the weekly worship of the church and include:

Altar Guild

This group works year round to set up the altar each week and are always looking for new members.

Flower Guild

Try your hand at arranging flowers on the altar for Sunday worship. This talented team will gladly teach you.

Worship Team

These folks get together seasonally to help plan the liturgy and to plan special services with the Rector.

Lectors

Lectors are the readers each Sunday. Talk to the Rector if you are interested in this.

Eucharistic Minister

These lay leaders help at the altar each Sunday and are licensed by the Diocese. 

Vergers

Vergers are the all important members who make sure everything runs smoothly on Sunday morning. Talk to the rector if you would like to join this group.

Acolytes and Crucifers

Our young people take part in this important ministry.

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