Worship & Liturgical

These support the Sunday services and other worship gatherings:

  • Assist the clergy during services. | POC - Alex Hopkins

  • Prepare and maintain the altar, vestments, linens, and sacred vessels. | POC - Frank Sheriff

  • Lead and support congregational singing and musical offerings. | POC - Tony Otlowski

  • Licensed to administer the chalice during Communion. | POC - Rector

  • Read scripture lessons during services. | POC - Rector

  • Welcome attendees, hand out bulletins, assist with seating. | POC - Rector

Pastoral Care Ministries

Focused on caring for members of the congregation and community:

  • Bring Communion to those who cannot attend church. | POC - Anna Hopkins

  • Commit to praying for specific needs. | POC - Julia McGraw

  • Visit parishioners who are ill or homebound. | POC - Rector & Anna Hopkins

  • Send cards for birthdays, anniversaries, and get-well wishes; deliver bouquets from leftover altar flowers; check in by phone with the ill or grieving; and arrange visits for homebound parishioners. | POC - Carol Haulenbeek

Christian Formation & Education

Encouraging spiritual growth for all ages:

  • Teach children about faith and scripture. | POC - Anna Hopkins

  • Fellowship and service activities for teens. | POC - Parish Office

  • Scripture study, book groups, or topical classes. | POC - Father Bob & Jennifer Bagosy

  • Summer faith formation program for kids. | POC - Alex Hopkins

Outreach & Mission Ministries

Engaging with the wider community:

  • Provide food to those in need. | POC - Parish Office

  • Affordable clothing and goods for the community. | POC: Eve Hartshaw & Kathy Witzig.

  • Meals, supplies, or shelter partnerships. | POC - Rachel Adams

  • Plan outreach events like “Bring a Friend to Church” Sunday and Merchantville’s First Friday, promote Grace on social media, prepare welcome and holiday bags, and develop creative, caring ideas to draw people to our church. | POC - Karen Hinger & Tony Otlowski

Fellowship & Parish Life Ministries

Building community within the parish:

  • Provide refreshments after services. | POC - Julia McGraw & Cathy Hawn

  • Fellowship, study, and service opportunities. | POC - Stanley McGraw

  • Fellowship, study, and service opportunities. | POC - Anna Hopkins

Administration & Support Ministries

Behind-the-scenes support for church operations:

  • Parish elected lay leaders who govern the parish alongside the rector. | POC - Rector & Elected lay leaders

  • Manage giving campaigns. | POC - Kathy Shaloo

  • Maintain the church property. | POC - Anna Hopkins

  • Website, bulletins, live streaming, newsletters. | POC - Jennifer Bagosy

  • Manages parish finances. | POC - Jennifer Bagosy