
	Worship and Christian Formation Worship shapes our belief, sets the rhythm of our life, and is the inspiration for our ministry. With prayer, song, and sacraments, we give thanks for the blessings we receive. Christian formation is the continual lifelong process of deepening one's understanding of his or her faith. Christian education is a large part of the formation process. The cluster may be contacted by sending an email to 9 am Service Music - "Footprints" - Our contemporary music group. 11 am Service Music - Accompanied by organ, our choir adds song and music to the Sunday 11 am service. Acolytes - Trained preteens and teens participate in our services by carrying the cross, candles, the Gospel book, and assisting the priest at the altar during Communion. Altar Guild - Teams set up the altar and sanctuary for Sunday services and special events. Audio / Video - These are the folks who make sure the microphones are working and handle the display on the screen during the Sunday 9am service, and assist with special events' sound and video. Baptism Preparation Classes - Pastoral counseling required for adults and parents of children seeking baptism into the Christian faith community. Bible Studies - Morning Bible Study meets at 6am on Tuesdays at the home of a parishioner. Evening Bible Study meets on alternate Thursdays at 7pm, on campus. Child Care - In the nursery at the entrance to the big church for the Sunday 9am and 11am services and the 10am Faith Formation hour. Children's worship bags - Age-appropriate bags of quiet toys for use during services. Christian Formation - For children, teens, and families. Church Camps - Various youth camps are held throughout the year at the Diocesan retreat centers, Bishop's Ranch and St. Dorothy's Rest. Congregational Discernment Committee - Seeks to discern and raise up leadership from within the congregation. Cursillo Fourth Day Group - Those who have completed a Cursillo retreat (which lasts three days) are invited to continue their growth and fellowship with a Fourth Day Group. Deacons - A deacon's ministry is to represent Christ and the Church, particularly as a servant of those in need, and to assist bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments. Eucharistic Ministers - Eucharistic Ministers lead the Creed and Prayers of the People as well as serve at the altar during worship services. Faith Formation (Youth and Adults) - Organizes and presents Sunday morning education classes, Lenten programs, evening programs, and other educational opportunities such as movie and book reviews. Godly Play (children) - The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action to help them become more aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Adults enjoy it, too! Lectors - Members from the congregation read the lessons during worship services. Library - Books of all kinds and age levels are available for checkout. Library is housed in the administration building outside of the church offices. Marriage Preparation Classes - Required for those seeking to be married in the Episcopal Church. Special Liturgical Programs - Developed as needed throughout the church year and include new liturgies and decorations. Ushers - Ushers meet and greet each person who comes through the doors for a church service, assist people to find a seat, collects the offering and directs those who partake in the Eucharist. Worship Decorations - Creative people help make our worship facilities look so appropriate for each season.
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Worship and Christian Formation

Worship shapes our belief, sets the rhythm of our life, and is the inspiration for our ministry. With prayer, song, and sacraments, we give thanks for the blessings we receive. Christian formation is the continual lifelong process of deepening one's understanding of his or her faith. Christian education is a large part of the formation process. The cluster may be contacted by sending an email to

9 am Service Music - "Footprints" - Our contemporary music group.
11 am Service Music - Accompanied by organ, our choir adds song and music to the Sunday 11 am service.
Acolytes - Trained preteens and teens participate in our services by carrying the cross, candles, the Gospel book, and assisting the priest at the altar during Communion.
Altar Guild - Teams set up the altar and sanctuary for Sunday services and special events.
Audio / Video - These are the folks who make sure the microphones are working and handle the display on the screen during the Sunday 9am service, and assist with special events' sound and video.
Baptism Preparation Classes - Pastoral counseling required for adults and parents of children seeking baptism into the Christian faith community.
Bible Studies - Morning Bible Study meets at 6am on Tuesdays at the home of a parishioner. Evening Bible Study meets on alternate Thursdays at 7pm, on campus.
Child Care - In the nursery at the entrance to the big church for the Sunday 9am and 11am services and the 10am Faith Formation hour.
Children's worship bags - Age-appropriate bags of quiet toys for use during services.
Christian Formation - For children, teens, and families.
Church Camps - Various youth camps are held throughout the year at the Diocesan retreat centers, Bishop's Ranch and St. Dorothy's Rest.
Congregational Discernment Committee - Seeks to discern and raise up leadership from within the congregation.
Cursillo Fourth Day Group - Those who have completed a Cursillo retreat (which lasts three days) are invited to continue their growth and fellowship with a Fourth Day Group.
Deacons - A deacon's ministry is to represent Christ and the Church, particularly as a servant of those in need, and to assist bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments.
Eucharistic Ministers - Eucharistic Ministers lead the Creed and Prayers of the People as well as serve at the altar during worship services.
Faith Formation (Youth and Adults) - Organizes and presents Sunday morning education classes, Lenten programs, evening programs, and other educational opportunities such as movie and book reviews.
Godly Play (children) - The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action to help them become more aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Adults enjoy it, too!
Lectors - Members from the congregation read the lessons during worship services.
Library - Books of all kinds and age levels are available for checkout. Library is housed in the administration building outside of the church offices.
Marriage Preparation Classes - Required for those seeking to be married in the Episcopal Church.
Special Liturgical Programs - Developed as needed throughout the church year and include new liturgies and decorations.
Ushers - Ushers meet and greet each person who comes through the doors for a church service, assist people to find a seat, collects the offering and directs those who partake in the Eucharist.
Worship Decorations - Creative people help make our worship facilities look so appropriate for each season.

37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 * (510) 797-1492 * E-mail: