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Worship Roles

“The Way of Love - When we worship, we gather with others before God. We hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, give thanks, confess, and offer the brokenness of the world to God. As we break bread, our eyes are opened to the presence of Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are made one body, the body of Christ sent forth to live the Way of Love.” Each week, many volunteers serve to help make worship beautiful and meaningful for those in the congregation who could be seasoned Episcopalians or who may be attending for the first time. Some ministries require action “behind the scenes” while others are very visible. Read the following descriptions and if any call out to your unique gifts, contact the church office for more information: [email protected]


Acolytes

Acolytes play important roles that carry ancient traditions into our worship time together. They are servers, torchbearers, banner bearers, crucifers (cross bearers) and lighters of candles, helping to set the tone while actively participating in celebration and worship.


Altar Guild

The Altar Guild serves behind the scenes to adorn the altar and make ready the Holy Meal of the Eucharist. They care for vestments, linens, and vessels before and after worship, and though unseen, are an invaluable part of our worship.


Eucharistic Ministers

Laypersons who assist the clergy in administering the bread and wine of communion during the principal worship service on Sunday.


Eucharistic Visitors

Laypersons who take the bread and wine of communion to individuals who are unable to attend worship with us on Sunday.


Greeters

How we love seeing the welcoming faces of our greeters as we enter the church. They pass out bulletins along with good cheer to visitors and parishioners alike and are a great resource for questions and suggestions.

If you would like to sign up as a Greeter, go to the Signup Genius using this link.


Lectors

Similar to Acolytes, Lectors actively participate in our worship bringing ancient practices to light. They read our scripture lessons and lead our Prayers of the People.

If you would like to sign up as a Lector, go to the Signup Genius using this link.

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Sunday Worship

  • 8:00 am Holy Eucharist without music
  • 9:00 am Interactive Holy Eucharist
  • 11:15 am Holy Eucharist with music

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Church of the Servant Wilmington
4925 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403

Contact Us
(910) 395-0616

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What are you looking for?

These are the first words spoken by Jesus in John’s gospel, directed to a seeker named Andrew. We are all seekers, and while we may not know how to express what it is we’re looking for, we trust that we’ll know it when we see it.

At Church of the Servant, we seek, serve, and celebrate God and each other in a safe and accepting community. We welcome people from various backgrounds and ethnicities, those who are straight, LGBTQ, married, partnered, single, from other denominations and faith traditions, life-long Episcopalians, brand new to church or returning to church after a long absence.

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We want you to feel comfortable coming to Church of the Servant for the first time! Whether you are attending your first ever Episcopal service or you “know the ropes,” every church is a little different. Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. And if you still have more questions, just ask! We’re a friendly bunch and were all first-timers once.

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Who we are…

  • We are an inclusive group of people searching for spirituality and meaning in our lives.
  • We honor people for who they are and where they are in their lives.
  • We live our lives in thanksgiving for the love that God has bestowed on all creation, rather than live our lives in order to earn that love.
  • We are a growing church filled with love and creativity.
  • We work together, play together and search together.

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God is present in every occasion of our lives. Together we mark these special times with celebrations of worship to highlight the ways in which God is always at work throughout the events of our lives.

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Though not like a social or professional organization, the Episcopal Church does have membership criteria. These aren’t meant to say who is "in" or who is "out", but instead, to establish who has taken an intentional step to be part of a worshiping community and who is either still discerning, or someone we should invite to join us on this faith journey!

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Hearted Hands - The message “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!” rings out on Sunday mornings and it doesn’t end there. Being the hands of Christ in the world is an essential part of the shared nature of ministry at Church of the Servant. Stewardship in several forms – sharing of our time, talent, and treasure - is the essence of hearted hands ministry.

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