As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace ~ 1 Peter 4:10

Acolytes

Worship is the most important thing we do at Christ Church, and acolytes are important leaders - modeling worship for all of us.  They lead our processions, serve at the Holy Table, and assist the clergy with our worship. (They also ring the tower bell!) See Cindy Flaxington to learn more.

Altar Guild

This intrepid group prepares the Altar and our church for worship each week - they change the colored hangings, lay out the vestments, keep the communion linens clean, and much more.  It's all about making things ready for reverent worship through devoted service.  See Jane Gauvin to learn more.

Bazaar

The beloved annual holiday fair is planned and run by this group.  You can help us offer fun and hospitality to the wider community.  See Cindy Mulvey or Doreen Gardner to learn more.

Bowling League

All work and no play is no fun! To help us in this department, our Bowling League gathers each Sunday evening for fun and fellowship.  All skill levels (or lack thereof) are welcome.  See Brian Allard to learn more.

Church School Teachers and Volunteers

Our Church School helps our children learn the great stories of our faith in a loving environment.  Teachers lead a classroom (infants/toddler through 10th grade) using materials and curricula provided by the church.  See Jen Banos to learn more.

Coffee Hour

After we worship each Sunday morning at 8 and 10:30am, we gather in the Great Hall for coffee and refreshments.  This ministry prepares the feast by making coffee and by baking or bringing yummy treats for us to enjoy.  See sign-up sheet to volunteer for a week.

Counters

Each week, our counters ensure that your Sunday offerings are correctly accounted for, and they prepare the bank deposit.  They also count money collected through the Thrift Shop and special gifts made to Christ Church or the clergy discretionary fund.  See Kim Allard to learn more.

CROP Walk

This event raises money and awareness to fight world hunger.  Christ Church is hosting the event for area churches this year on October 19.  Sign up to help organize, or to walk five miles with us. See Jane Worton to learn more.

Emmaus Planning Group

Emmaus is our Sunday evening service that combines the ancient with the modern.  This group plans, leads and prepares our evening meal and our worship together.  See Melody Shobe to learn more.

Episcopal Charities

This ministry works through the Diocese of Rhode Island, offering financial grants to organizations to change lives throughout our state.  Episcopal Charities collects financial gifts from each parish in the Diocese, awarding grants to those in need.  Here at Christ Church, the ministry seeks to make us aware of Episcopal Charities and to encourage us to be generous.  See Jane Worton to learn more.

Episcopal Church Women

Offering fun and fellowship, these women gather to strengthen one another in their spiritual journeys.  Some ministries are offered here at Christ Church, and they occasionally attend retreats elsewhere.  See Elaine DaRosa to learn more.

Eucharistic Ministers

Participants in this ministry assist during Holy Communion, serving as chalice bearers.  Training is offered by our clergy, and then the Bishop issues a license to serve as a Eucharistic Minister.  See Scott Gunn to learn more..

Eucharistic Visitors

We regularly offer Holy Communion to our shut-ins and to those who are hospitalized.  These ministers are specially trained and licensed to take Holy Communion out to those who cannot join us. See Melody Shobe to learn more..

Greeters

We want our guests to receive a very warm welcome when they come through our big red doors.  The greeters offer hospitality to all who enter, especially those who are coming to Christ Church for the first time.  See Bette Bruckner to learn more.

Grounds

Our newly revivified Grounds Committee works to keep our landscaping and lawns beautiful so that we look as inviting on the outside as we are on the inside.  See Jill Gaines to learn more.

Handbell Choir

Even though they ring bells, these people are not ding-a-lings.  The Handbell Choir practices regularly and offers music at our 10:30 service and in the wider community.  See Kim Allard to learn more.

Hymns & Hers 

Praise God with stringed guitar!  That's kind of what the psalmist says, and Hymns & Hers does that and more.  Made up of singers, guitarists, bass players, and percussionists, this group often leads us in praise at our 10:30 service.  See Matt Bowen to learn more.

Information Systems

We live in the internet age, and our church relies on technology to run smoothly.  This ministry works to keep our office systems at peak efficiency - software updates, new software and helping with installation when we purchase new equipment.  See Bob Lincourt to learn more.

Junior Choir

Younger children can praise God through song in the Junior Choir.  They practice many Sundays after the 10:30 service, and sing during church about once each month.  See Beth Richmond to learn more.

Lectors

Lectors read the lessons when we worship, usually from the Old Testament and the New Testament.  They also lead us when we offer the Prayers of the People.  See Mary-Jane Jenson to learn more.

Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden is more than just a lovely spot on the north side of our historic church.  It's a place of rest for the remains of many of our parishioners, whose ashes are interred there.  This group keeps the garden beautiful, and they raise community awareness of the option to be buried here at Christ Church.  See Elaine DaRosa to learn more.

New Member Ministry

As part of our hospitality to our newest members and to our guests, this ministry delivers bread to our guests and helps us incorporate new members into the life of our community.  See Linda Mendonca to learn more.

Office Angels

The Parish Office is a hub of activity in between Sundays.  Our Office Angels help with many office tasks, offering a warm greeting on the phone, assisting with mailings and other things as needed.  See Linda Gorman to learn more.

Outreach

Part of the call of the Gospel is to serve around us in Christ's name.  Our outreach committee seeks to do this through offering opportunities to give both items and time through volunteer efforts throughout our community.  See Melody Shobe to learn more.

Prayer Support Group

Each Sunday morning, we collect prayer requests.  This group offers intercessory prayer for all the requests that are made.  See Judy Foltz to learn more.

Renaissance Campaign

We are in the midst of raising money to make essential structural repairs, to fund additional staff, and to enhance our program space.  This committee works to encourage financial gifts and to share what is happening with the Campaign.  See Denyce Johnson to learn more.

Senior Choir

This choir sings during our 10:30 service, offering praise to God by leading hymns and singing anthems.  They practice before the service.  See Laura Brion to learn more.

Share & Care

When members of Christ Church are in need, this group steps in.  Sometimes they may send a simple card.  Other times, it could be a meal delivery or a ride to the doctor's office.  See Virginia Holt to learn more.

Thrift Shop

Bargains galore!  The Thrift Shop is much more than that.  Gently used clothing and household goods are sold at low prices.  This generates some income for our church while serving those in need.  See Judy Foltz to learn more.

Vestry

The Vestry is the governing board of the church, sharing leadership with our clergy.  Elected by the whole parish at our Annual Meeting, the Vestry is responsible for the financial and temporal affairs of the parish.  See Joel Gardner or Bob Kay to learn more.

Web Ministry

Our website is our presence online, making our community known to the world.  Many of our guests find their way into our church after first visiting our website.  This ministry keeps our website updated with new content and fresh information.  See Carolyn Rancourt to learn more.

Youth Group

Offering fun and fellowship to our young people (6th grade through high school), the Youth Group meets on Sunday afternoons. Volunteers offer support and leadership alongside our staff in this vital ministry during an important age in the faith development of young people.  See Beth & Mike Silvia to learn more.