Acolytes are adults and young people who serve as crucifers, torchbearers, book bearers, and servers for Sunday church services at our Lakewood, Ohio church. Individuals are scheduled to serve approximately once per month.

Lectors are the ones who read the Scripture passages at all services throughout the year and lead the Prayers of the People for the church and the world around us.

Chalice Bearers assist the clergy by serving the wine during the administration of Holy Communion and are trained and licensed by the bishop at the recommendation of the rector.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained by the clergy and licensed by the bishop to carry Holy Communion to the hospitalized and homebound immediately following worship.

Ushers offer the first welcome to people coming to worship. They distribute leaflets, provide helpful direction, collect alms, and straighten up afterward. Ushers serve on teams that are assigned for a month of Sundays twice per year.

Greeters welcome visitors to St. Peter’s. Each Sunday a team of greeters is assigned to welcome guests. They distribute information and answer questions about the parish and the Episcopal Church.

Members of the congregation provide flowers each week to the Glory of God and in memory of those who have died. Following worship, Sunday flowers are delivered to the hospitalized and homebound.

Chancel Guild members prepare the sanctuary for worship. They care for vestments, hangings, and items used in worship. Guild members are grouped into teams. Each team is on for two weeks and off for six.