Wednesday Evening Prayer
Each Wednesday evening at 7 pm, Linda, one of our Lay Worship
Leaders, conducts an evening prayer service. Often, the service is
from the Book of Common Prayer, but occasionally we use different
Anglican prayer books from around the world, such as the South India
and New Zealand ones. The service lasts about 20 minutes. Join us for
a moving and spiritual small-group worship experience.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
All women are considered members of the ECW, so come and see what it's all about. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month from September through December and March through June. The ECW supports the church, as well as several service projects, including remembrance cards for veterans; donations for the food bank, the domestic violence shelter, mosquito nets to fight malaria, and other charitable causes; and volunteering for projects such as Meals on Wheels - and more! This year's special project is "adopting" the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter. Each month, the women will announce what items are most needed at the shelter. For more information, please contact President Cheryl.
Bishop's Committee
Church Picnics and Potlucks
We have many opportunities for fellowship, including potlucks and picnics scheduled throughout the year, both on Sundays after church and on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm before Evening Prayer.
Euchre Night
All are welcome, whether beginners or card sharks! Everyone who comes brings a snack to share, so there is also lots of good food. A sign-up sheet can usually be found in Lyster Hall.
Dinner and a Movie
We have a Dinner and a Movie Club, where members meet in someone's home or at Lyster Hall to prepare and share a meal together, watch a movie, and discuss its spiritual themes.
Halloween and Fall Festival Outreach
Each Halloween, church members gather to give out treats and hot and cold beverages. Trick-or-treaters can also have their picture taken with the Wholly Ghost. We've had kids from just a few months through older people - plus lots of pets. All are welcome.
We also added a Fall Festival outreach in Fall 2008 and plan to continue in 2009. We offered free airbrushed temporary tattoos - and the line never ended for two solid days! Every kid in Clinton must've had at least one tattoo by the end of the weekend!
Seminars and Continuing Education
Our congregation participates actively in Diocesan programs, ranging from Exploring Your Spiritual Journey to the Deacon Formation Program to seminars on topics like religious diversity in Southeastern Michigan.
Acolytes
Anyone who is interested is always welcome to learn how to serve in this way. Please see Linda for more information.
Altar Guild
Our dedicated Altar Guild keeps the altar and the church in excellent condition.
Blessing of the Animals
On St. Francis's feast day, we have had a blessing of the animals ceremony. Pets are blessed during a special ceremony.
Mentoring Students
Many members of the congregation volunteer in the Elementary School's SMILE program, which provides one-on-one mentoring for kids in reading.
Bell Choir
Our Bell Choir will return in the fall! Contact Mary for details.