St. John's Anglican Church

3728 Payson Road  Quincy, IL  62301   ph: (217) 222-3241   fax: (217) 222-3435 

 An authentic Anglican expression of the Catholic Faith in Quincy, IL

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Ministries

There are numerous opportunities for ministry at St. John's in both service and outreach.  These are just some of the ways that our parish is making a difference in our church and our community.  There is a place for your talents at St. Johns and we ask you to prayerfully consider joining any of our ministries.  Please contact the ministry leader for more information or fill out an interest form and we will contact you. 

Service Ministries

Acolytes

Acolytes serve the Priest at the Altar.  

                       

 

 

Alpha

Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and non-pressured. Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.

Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?", followed by small group interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Everyone is welcome on an Alpha course and people attend for a wide variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church on and off all their lives but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. People come from many different backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints - but all come with the same objective: to establish whether Jesus Christ has any real relevance for their lives.

 

Altar Guild

A ministry of women charged with the care of  the sacred vessels and vestments and the preparation of the Altar for various services

 

Lay Readers

 

Laymen who hold licenses to read the Epistle at the Mass and /or the lessons at the Daily Offices.  They also may officiate at the Daily Offices of Morning or Evening Prayer Services.

 

Music Ministries

 

Choir, Brass Ensemble, and other instruments provide music for Choral Mass and other Holy Day Masses.

 

Small "Cell" Group Ministries

Small "Cell" Groups are made up of 2 to 12 people who come together to build relationships through encouragement, accountability, guidance, and prayer so that all members experience life transformation through Christ. Members are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, struggles, and joys while applying Biblical principles in their daily lives. Many people join a small "cell" group as a follow up to the Alpha Course.

Nursery Ministry

The nursery services are available for infants and children through five years of age  during the Sunday School hour and during the Choral Eucharist. 

 

St. Nicholas' Guild

A ministry of the Anglican Women's Fellowship providing emergency child care for parishioners of St. John's.

 

A ministry of the Anglican Women's Fellowship making provision for food in crisis situation.

Outreach Ministries

Opportunities to minister to our community and beyond include but are not limited to:

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