Staff and Volunteers
Christ Episcopal Church, Mexia

Definitions

Altar Guild

A volunteer group of the parish whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services, and clean up afterwards. Altar Guild members frequently supervise the decoration of the sanctuary of the parish with flowers.

Chapel

A chapel is a religious place of fellowship, prayer and worship that is attached to a larger institution or that is considered an extension of a primary religious institution. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church or diocese.

People's Warden

The People's Warden is often given responsibility for the upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds. The People's Warden presides at vestry meetings if both the rector and the senior warden are absent. The People's Warden is known as the "junior warden."

Bishop's Warden

The Bishop's Warden is usually the primary elected lay leader of the congregation, and serves as a principal liaison between the parish and the rector. The Bishop's Warden typically presides at vestry meetings in the absence of the rector. In case of clerical vacancy, the Bishop's Warden may be the ecclesiastical authority of the parish for certain purposes. In some parishes, the Bishop's Warden is known as the "senior warden."

Vicar

A member of the clergy in charge of a chapel