Grace Church - Canton

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Grace Church liturgical life.

• Acolytes carry the cross, torches, and banners in procession and assist the ordained ministers at the altar.
• The Altar Guild is responsible for preparation and maintenance of all of the altar linens and vessels. On a monthly rotation, members spend several hours laundering and ironing linens, polishing silver, and setting up for the weekly services.
• Eucharistic ministers serve as chalice bearers in the distribution of communion.
• Lectors read the Old and New Testament readings in weekly celebrations of the Eucharist, at Evensong, and on special occasions in the life of the church.
• Thurifers process and offer incense.