Altar Guild Training

Altar Guild Workshop

Saturday, March 5 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas

Each time we attend a worship service, the altar is carefully appointed. Shining brass candles are lit, altar hangings and vestments in appropriate liturgical colors are in place and the elements for the celebration of the Eucharist are resting on the credence table and altar. Pristine white linens are at the ready.

This is the work of the men and women of the Altar Guild, working in pairs, under the direction of Father Jeff. It is joyful work, done with reverence and prayer.

The Altar Guild invites you come “behind the scenes” and see how this work is accomplished. Whether you are new to the Episcopal Church or a longstanding member, this demonstration will give you a new perspective on the Eucharistic celebration. While there is absolutely no obligation to join, you might find that you, too, have a calling to this holy ministry.

Please plan to join us. A light lunch will be served at noon.

Linda Sawyer, Vestry Worship Chair, Liz Dixon, Altar Guild Chair

Flower Arranging Workshop

Beat the winter doldrums… come to our FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP on Saturday, January 22nd 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Come hear our guest speaker, Melissa Wells, as she leads our flower arranging workshop. You probably remember Melissa as the talented soprano who sang in our Christmas Choir this year. She is also a very talented flower designer and will share her talent with us.

This free workshop is for men and women—not just members of the Flower Guild—anyone interested in flowers is invited to join us for this fun event.

For further information, contact Suzy Eidson at eidsonbj@aol.com.

Flower Guild Workshop & Luncheon

Church Music Workshop Saturday, July 11

Come join us on Saturday, July 11 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, when Trey Clegg of St. Paul’s in Atlanta will be with us to lead a fun-filled day of music, singing and learning as we begin for form a plan for our music program.  In order to help us plan for food and sheet music, we ask that you sign up for this free workshop. You can do so by visiting stnicholashamilton.org/signup.  Youth and older children are welcome to participate in the workshop. If you have children for the nursery, please provide us with their names and ages so that we may plan appropriate activities.  Look forward to seeing you there.  See the July newsletter for more information.

Here’s the schedule of the day:

9:00—9:15 AM Continental Breakfast

9:15—10:00 AM Morning Prayer (with music)

10:00—11:00 AM Renewing the Spirit:  An Introduction to Creative Worship

11:00—11:15 AM Break

11:15 AM—12:15 PM Widen Your Repertoire:  An Introduction to Diversity in Sacred Music

12:15—1:30 PM Lunch

1:30—2:00 PM Plenary Session “Nobody Ever Left Church Humming a Sermon:  Music and the Homily”

2:00—4:00 PM Join the Choir for a Weekend:  Rehearsal for Sunday Service

Be a part of this wonderful opportunity to create a shared vision by participating and letting us know what you like to sing and hear during worship.  Trey’s approach is joyful, humorous and empowering.  You will hear and be led in singing many different types of hymns…some familiar, some not, but all uplifting and presented with excitement, clarity and expressiveness.  So come on, join us, have some fun and learn about the wonderful music opportunities that await us.  There is no charge for the workshop.