but you can do nothing without it.
- Samuel Butler
Jesus was a healer.
He passed that gift on to his disciples who became the church.
Here at Faith, we claim that ministry.
At our weekly Healing
Eucharists, we listen to the wisdom of our bodies and what they tell us about our
spiritual health. With insight from several voices, intuitive healers like
Louise Hay and Caroline Myss and others, we relax and release and empty
ourselves, so that we may be filled with God’s healing power. We practice
forgiveness and create moments of serenity and peace which aid our well-being.
We find healing in sharing the sacrament of the bread and wine and in the laying
on of hands.
All are welcome.
Ministry Teams:
Bishop's Committee
The Bishop’s Committee is the governing body of a mission congregation. The members are elected at the Annual Meeting and serve a three year term. The Bishop’s Warden is appointed by the Bishop at the recommendation of the Vicar. The People’s Warden is elected by the Committee. The work of the Bishop’s Committee embraces the financial and business affairs of the congregation as well as the development and nurture of its vision. The Committee meets monthly.
Committee Members:
Nancy Kendrick, Bishop'sWarden
Lorelei Auld, Junior Warden
Scott Blasingham
Tegan Campbell
Olivia Dean,
Scribe
Edie Fee,
Treasurer
Mary Knab
Julie Larsen
Cindy Louter
Shari
White
Worship Team
All of the traditional worship ministries
fall within the scope of this team.
Music-
Under the direction of Susan Parr, Faith’s choir has more than doubled in size since fall of 2004. They provide the musical leadership during regular Sunday worship and do extra duty during the major festivals of Christmas and Easter. Currently, rehearsals are held at 8:30 before the service with extra rehearsal for the weeks ahead after the service.
The Faith Bell Choir is a regular addition to worship music. This intergenerational group is open to anyone – the more hands we have – the more chimes we can use. Any interested singers or bell ringers should talk to Susan Parr.
Altar Guild –
under the leadership of Ernestine Carlson and
Betty Mitchell, the altar guild lovingly cares for the altar, vessels, linens, candles and those challenging seasonal banners that need to be changed every time the color changes! Keeping up with worship on Thursday
and Sunday takes many hands and the Guild welcomes anyone who is interested.
Acolytes
–children carrying heavy objects and fire – who says church can’t be exciting! Acolyte training always involves pizza.
Chalice Bearers
–
all
those interested in being a part of service at the Lord’s Table should make
themselves known to Rev. Sharon.
Fellowship Team
Faith has a strong tradition of lively fellowship activities. They are an important part of who we are. Under the direction of Lorelei Auld and Amy Shimizu, this team creates the yearly schedule of fun and identifies those who will help with the efforts, such as:
Coffee Hour is the mainstay of Fellowship. Teams are responsible for a regular Sunday – word has it that Faith has the best Coffee Hour anywhere!
Anna’s Guild
– The 89 year old prophetess Anna, from Luke 2:36-38, lends her name to this energetic group which meets on the 3rd Thursday morning at 9:30. Prayer and fellowship happen over coffee and danish. Programs this year have included topical Bible studies, a discussion of the afterlife, and funeral planning. Anna’s Guild has embraced Habitat for Humanity with their linens project. The plan is to collect gently used linens to have a set of sheets for every bed in every house in the San Juan Capistrano 27 home project.
Annual Beach Worship
Progressive Dinner Christmas Brunch
Outreach Team
The Church exists to be a part of the
transformation of the world. Christians
are called to respond to a broken world and be a part of making it better. This
team is responsible for finding creative ways to direct our outreach budget locally, nationally and globally. Particular focus on hands-on ministries will engage the greatest numbers and make the greatest difference.
Habitat for Humanity
– All ages are finding their own way to be a part of the growing Habitat for Humanity projects in Orange County; refrigerator magnets made by our little ones, a tool-box per family project by the youth, Anna’s Guild linen project and active participation in the Family Selection Process and of course construction. Faith is energized to share our blessings.
South County Outreach -
a
non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to preventing hunger and
homelessness and providing assistance to families in crisis.
Inreach – care for our own members who may be homebound, hospitalized or in any way in need of the attention of a loving community.
Education Team
Lively education programs are growing at Faith:
Sunday School
- our growing youth population keeps things lively. The 3rd Sunday of every month is dedicated to our children. They are the lectors and intercessors and the sermon comes out of the pulpit and onto the floor.
Journey to Adulthood
– there are currently two J2A Groups, The Goof Troop is our senior high group and the Wahoos are the middle schoolers. Together they lead the way.
Newcomer and Inquirer’s classes
– for those who want to know more about the
Episcopal tradition and/or prepare for Confirmation or Reception in the
Episcopal Church.
Books & BBQ -
Faith's own
book club. We choose a book for each month of Summer and get together for some
good discussion and barbeque. See the "Vicar's Library" page for the list of
dates and books.
Rome to Canterbury
The Episcopal
Church is home to people from many traditions. At Faith we have a number of
people who grew up in the Roman Catholic Church. The many similarities and
differences with the Anglican tradition are the subject of study and
conversation for this lively group.
Church Growth Team
Faith is a treasure waiting to be discovered in our community. Sharing our blessings with others and being blessed by them is a part of our mission. Our ushers are the first point of contact with newcomers – they are critical to setting a tone of welcome. This team considers how we spread the word through advertising and special initiatives. All ideas are welcome and considered.
Stewardship Team
Stewardship is more than financial support
for the church; it is a way of life that recognizes God as the source of all
that we have. Being good stewards means to consider carefully what we do with
our time and our talents as well as our treasure, doing right with what is
God’s. The Stewardship Team meets quarterly to assess how Faith is tending the
time, talents and treasure of this congregation and how well we live up to our
Mission Statement. The Annual Pledge Campaign is an activity of the Stewardship
Team, along with education about stewardship.
