Worship & Volunteer Ministries

ECOTA offers many ministry opportunities for people of every age, interest, and experience level. Below is a list of some of the ways you can receive ministry or actively participate in it.

Worship Ministries

ECOTA offers many opportunities for you to worship in a welcoming community

We offer two Sunday worship services with Holy Eucharist each week, a healing service and Holy Eucharist on Wednesday afternoons. Additional special services are also held throughout the year to celebrate and honor special days and events. All are welcome at all services!

WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES:

    Sunday Worship & Holy Eucharist:  8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

    Wednesday Healing Service  & Holy Eucharist:  12:15 p.m.

    Wednesday Brown Bag Bible Study:  1:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Ministries

Participate at the level that's right for you

We welcome people to participate actively in our worship services, encouraging everyone to share their time and talents to create a richer and more rewarding worship time for all. Whether you enjoy arranging flowers or working with computers, reading scripture or helping people feel welcome and comfortable, there is a Volunteer Ministry here for you. Below are some of the ministries opportunities we offer.

  • Altar Guild

    Altar Guild members prepare the church sanctuary for the celebration of Holy Eucharist, baptisms, weddings, memorial services/funerals, and other religious observances. The Guild cares for the altar linens and vessels used during services, the clergy vestments, and our beautiful altar hangings and assists with the many ways the church is prepared for any service.

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  • Flower Guild

    The Flower Guild selects and arranges the flowers and other plants that appear on the altar and elsewhere in the church during worship services and throughout the church years. Some members also assist with maintaining the outdoor planting around the church, as well as our Community Garden.

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  • Lectors (Readers)

    The reading of Holy Scripture is an anchor of our liturgy.  At each service, Lectors share a lesson from the Hebrew Scriptures, a psalm, and a selection from the New Testament according to the Revised Common Lectionary. The Prayers of the People are also led by members from  the congregation.  

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  • Eucharistic Ministers

    Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) serve in the faith and belief in the Resurrected Christ as they administer the Consecrated Elements to the people at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Lay Eucharistic Minister needs to be at least 16 years old and  a confirmed communicant in good standing, at least sixteen years old.

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  • Greeters & Ushers
    Members of the Greeters & Usher Ministry provide support for Sunday services and other special services throughout the year. This ministry is an important touch point from which we extend a warm welcome to current members of our church community and new visitors alike.  If you like meeting people, talking to them, and helping them feel welcome, you are welcome to become a part this important ministry.

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  • Coffee Hour Hosts

    Our congregation is a strong and vibrant community. Gathering after services and spending time together talking, share thoughts, and relaxing are vital to helping us stay in touch with each other, keeping compassion and empathy high! Coffee Hour Hosts set up just the right environment so everyone gets the most from these special times we share. 

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