Our Parish Ministries:


Acolytes assist at services as torchbearers and servers. This ministry is open to all from grade 5 through adult. The Rector coordinates this ministry with assistance from Vickie Edwards.

Christ Church Altar Guild cares for the altar and its appointments and prepares for services. Our Director is Judy Widman assisted by Julie Mumford

Buildings and Grounds oversees the care of our buildings and the surrounding grounds. This ministry is coordinated by Simon Turner

The Senior Choir leads and supports the singing at the Sunday service as well as providing special music from time to time. David Crone directs the choir.

Jubilate Community Youth Choir provides special music to the community. David Crone directs this choir, Annie Barker manages it.

9:00 AM Service Music is arranged by Joan Tirrell

Christian Education classes are available for all - ages 4 to adult. Classes begin at 9 a.m. each Sunday, mid-September through June, except as announced. Coordinator: Lynn Vogt

Adult Education meets regularly under the direction of Fr. Scott to study the bible and to foster an understanding of why we are Episcopalians.

Coffee Hour volunteers are coordinated by Debbi Sattler

Columbarium Planning for the interment of cremains is coordinated by Mary Neal McFarland

Communications for parish news is maintained by Joan Tirrell

Confirmation classes are taught by Judi Quackenbush and Jo-Ann Rome

Companions in Christ is led by Shannah Whitney

Funeral Receptions at the Parish Hall are coordinated by Sue Watson

The Finance Committee is convened by Lisa Laico

The Helping Hands Committee is coordinated by Judi Quackenbush and Jo-Ann Rome

Our parish Historian is Ivy Tulin

Holiday Baskets are coordinated by Katherine Caulfield

Lay Readers/Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist at services, reading the lessons, leading the intercessions and administering the chalice. Our Coordinator is Fred Widman.

Lectors assist at the services by reading the first lesson from the pulpit. Our Coordinator is The Parish Administrator.

Meals-On-Wheels volunteers in our parish are coordinated by Don & Mary Neal McFarland

The Mens Club is coordinated by Don McFarland

Outreach chaired by Sarah Hock helps our parish make decisions as to what we can best make use of our parish's time, talents and treasures in helping others as Christ would have us do.

Offering Bearers carry the bread and wine to the altar at the Eucharist on Sundays.

The Parson's Pantry collects food for the hungry in our and surrounding communities and is coordinated by Isabell Graham

The Senior High Summer Mission is coordinated by Julie Mumford

The Stewardship Committee chaired by Fred Widman helps us make use of our time, talents and treasures in God's service.

The Christ Church Thrift Shop is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to Noon and provides clothing, books and household articles at reasonable cost. Surplus items are given away to charitable institutions. Help in sorting and pricing is always welcome. Proceeds benefit the mission and ministry of Christ Church. Sally Mitchell and Barbara Burke coordinate this ministry.

Ushers assist at services distributing programs, taking the collection, welcoming newcomers and visitors. Sue Watson coordinates this ministry.

Our Website is maintained by George Opper

The WCC (Women of Christ Church) is coordinated by Ellen Metzger

The Worship Committee is chaired by Fr. Scott

Our WVEC (Warwick Valley Ecumenical Council) representative is Abigail Opper

The Youth Group is coordinated by Julie Mumford and Amy Patino


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