Lay Service

Lay Service at Trinity

Any member of Trinity is eligible to become a Lector, Prayer Leader, or Worship Leader with the approval of the Rector. To become a Lay Eucharistic Minister or a Lay Eucharistic Visitor a member needs the approval of the Rector and the Vestry.

Worship Leaders - These members are known as the worship "Master of Ceremonies." They are authorized to conduct corporate worship such as Morning Prayer in the absence of a priest.

Lector or Prayer Leaders - These members read the designated prayers and lessons during the worship service.

Lay Eucharistic Minister in the Corporate Liturgy -These members assist the priest during Communion by administering the chalice.

Lay Eucharistic Visitor - These members take communion to shut-ins at the home or hospital.

There are currently 35 members at Trinity serving in the above ministries. The group meets at least once a year, or more frequently as needed. For more information about Lay Readers, Lectors, Prayer Leaders, contact Duane Luallin at 281-422-2065 or henryslaw@aol.com. Contact John Lefeber about Lay Eucharistic Visitors at 281-427-9476.

Below, Betty Waddell, Lay Eucharistic Minister, follows the Crucifer acolyte in during the processional for the consecration service held to bless and consecrate Trinity's new building and location.

A Verger is a committed lay minister who assists the clergy in the conduct of public worship. The Vergers are trained to offer assistance to the Altar Guild, Acolytes, Lay Readers, LEMs, Musicians and other lay participants of the liturgy. The local guild offers training sessions four times a year which are open to any interested person; especially alter guild directors and acolyte wardens. The national guild holds a convention each year in different locales which also offers training.

In the picture below, Robert Horton, one of Trinity's Vergers, carries the Bishop's Crook in the processional. For more information about Vergers, contact Eileen Hicks at 713-453-5786.