Acolytes (Children)

The acolyte demonstrates metaphorically, by tending the candles, having the light of Christ present in our service and then, at service end, taking it out into the world.

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Acolyte

Primary Duties

• Light the candles at the beginning of the service.

• Extinguish the candles at the end of the service.

Requirements

• Be in 5th grade or up to 12th grade

Frequency

• 2 acolytes are chosen each month, and those two can split the month as needed.

• An acolyte will handle about three months out of each year.

Training

• In person training will be given.

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​Please contact the Coordinator, Darlene Brandt at 717-566-3151if you have questions about this ministry or to get involved.