They also assist the celebrant in preparation of the Eucharist. Lay Eucharistic Ministers are a specially trained and licensed group of laypersons who take communion to members unable to attend services. Chalice Bearers are trained and licensed laypersons who administer the chalice during the communion service. Lay Readers read various sections of the service to assist the priest and read the service of morning and evening prayer in the absence of the priest. They must be trained and licensed.
Lectors are laypersons who read the lessons and the psalms during the church service.
They receive training but do not have to be licensed. College of Ministers is a small group of ordained and lay members committed to an initial two-year program of prayer, study, discernment and collegiality. While some of the group are ordained others will pursue postulancy and some are exploring lay ministry options. All members share in the discipline of leadership. During the second year all members of the group are assisting the Reverend Ken Johnson with the church services.