Servers assist the clergy at all Sunday communion services. The server at a communion service prepares the altar beforehand, performs various specific duties during the service, then clears the altar and washes and puts away the communion vessels after the service.
Anyone who is confirmed and worships regularly can become a server after being trained and commissioned by the Vicar. There is a wide age range and a flexible rota is operated to accommodate individual circumstances (including students who may only be at home during the holidays). Some servers prefer the 8 am service whilst others prefer the 10.45 am service, and this is catered for in the rota.
A very popular Christmas dinner is held each year and donations from this go towards the Parish Project.
Servers find it a great privilege to be able to assist during the service and to be there to help the priest. If you would like to become a server please do get in touch with me on 0161 980 4055.
Alec Bonson, Churchwarden and Chief Server
Editor’s note:
On 5 January, at the 33rd Servers’ Dinner, 16 people enjoyed an excellent four-course meal cooked by Helen Bonson and friends. Alec and Helen’s hard work and generosity raised £166.50 for ROC.