Parish Life
St. Clare’s is an open congregation with members from all walks of life and a wide variety of religious backgrounds. We are eager to welcome new members, from lifelong Episcopalians to those seeking a spiritual home for the first time. We hope you may find such a home with us.
When you first attend worship, please sign our Visitors’ Book and introduce yourself as a newcomer to the greeters. They can answer any immediate questions you may have and introduce you to the congregation, if you wish. After the service, please join us for coffee and fellowship.
St. Clare’s parish life provides many programs and opportunities for service throughout the year. Some of these activities include:
- Singing with the adult or intergenerational choir.
- Attending an adult education class or seekers group.
- Reading a lesson during the service.
- Joining our fellowship commission.
- Leading the prayers of the people.
- Becoming a communion chalice bearer.
- Joining the tone chime choir.
- Becoming a service greeter, usher, or verger.
- Attending Thursday morning Bible study.
- Helping clean up the highway on St. Clare’s section of I-94 twice a year.
St. Clare’s fulfills its mission through the work of many active groups and committees. Parishioners are invited to offer their skills and leadership in the following areas:
- Teaching Church School.
- Leading or co-leading an adult education class.
- Serving on the Hospitality Committee or Altar Guild.
- Serving of the Adult Education, Outreach, or Social Transformation Commission.
- Cooking meals for Alpha House or Care Ministries.
- Cooking pancakes for our Annual Pancake Supper.
- Staffing the Back Door Food Pantry.
- Helping run the Haiti Benefit Gala or Outreach Benefit Concerts.
- Helping with office operations.
- Writing articles for the St. Clarian.
If one of these activities interests you, let us know!
