Loading...The worship service will feature preaching by seminarian Matt Bradley, who began hearing his call to the priesthood as an acolyte. Afterward, the group will process to the parish hall for lunch. Workshops will begin after lunch and games will follow.
Three groups of workshops are planned. Acolytes in elementary school will have one session on liturgical dance and one session on movement in the service - what to do, when to do it and why it is done that way. Middle and high school acolytes will have sessions on the spiritual background of the work they do during liturgy and on the "what's" and "why's" of worship. They will share the different ways their churches "do" liturgy. As a break between workshops, P'tricia Egbert and Matt Bradley will arrange skits demonstrating important acolyte skills.
The adults will have a choice between sessions with the bishop and a presentation on the care of acolytes and the development of program led by Julie Yeager and the team from the excellent acolyte program at Grace Episcopal in Paducah. There will be time to share successes and ask questions.
After all that instruction, it will be time to let the games begin. What kind of games can acolytes play? Come and see! There will be games of speed, knowledge and just plain fun. Afterwards, acolytes of all ages will disperse to their homes, taking new knowledge back to their parishes.
Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Lunch can only be provided for those who have registered on time.
Click here to download a registration form or contact your parish acolyte master. For more information you can contact the Rev. Jerry Cappel at Resurrection Episcopal Church, 502-368-1146, or revcappel@bellsouth.net.
