An acolyte resource for the 21st-century Episcopal Church
Despite the changing landscape of the Episcopal Church, one ministry that continues but gets little attention is that of acolytes. Whether second graders or adults, the mentoring and training of acolytes is a formational experience. I Serve at God’s Altar offers a simplified theology of how God is met in worship and how it affects the lives of those most engaged in it, a visual exploration of the Episcopal liturgy and its history through extensive illustrations, how acolytes fit into the work of the church in worship, and how worship affects the acolyte’s discernment for ministry and Rule of Life.
Illustrations include a visual exploration of church artifacts (crosses, candles, Eucharistic vessels, etc.), holds, and processes to set a standard of expectation and expertise in service according to Episcopal practice and tradition. There is a section of reproducible handouts for organizing an acolyte ministry at every size church, including scheduling, communications, installation liturgies, recruitment plans, and training outlines.
Tabla de materias
Introduction
Chapter 1: A New Order
Chapter 2: Why We Serve
Chapter 3: How We Worship
Chapter 4: An Instructed Eucharist in Word and Image
Chapter 5: Artifacts and Memorials
Chapter 6: Movements and Standards
Chapter 7: Building an Order
Chapter 8: An Acolyte’s Way of Life
Appendix: Making This Work
• The Ministry of the Acolyte
• Crafting Your Way of Life
• Crafting Your Program Mission Statement
• Mapping Out Your Choreography
• Administrative Helps
• A Sample Acolyte Retreat
• A Guided Eucharist
• A Visual Tour Guide for Acolytes
• The Choreography of Processions
• Church Manners for Acolytes
• Your Preworship Checklist
• Movements and Standards
• Censing and Bell Ringing
• The Holy Eucharist (Poster)
• Debriefing Your Service
• Commissioning Service
• An Order of Worship Game
• Acolyte Prayers
Sobre el autor
Sharon Ely Pearson a retired Christian educator, editor, and author with 35-plus years of experience in Christian formation on the local, judicatory, and church-wide level. Known for her knowledge of published curricula across the church, she has written or edited numerous books. She is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and a lifelong Episcopalian. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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