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Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Mark Emory Graham Chapter of the Vergers Guild will hold its Summer Meeting Saturday, June 18, at St. Luke's Fort Valley
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Verger Guild
Verger Guild Winter Meeting
VERGERS GATHER. The Mark Emory Graham
Chapter of the Vergers Guild conducted its Winter Meeting Saturday,
February 12, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in
Jasper Vergers gathered at 9:00 AM. Bishop Alexander presided at Holy Eucharist at 10:00 AM, followed by a Q&A and lunch.
Lunch was
followed by the 1:00 PM Business Meeting
More photos in our Image Gallery
Attention All Vergers
The Verger Guild Board of Directors proudly reaffirmed that all Vergers in the Diocese of Atlanta are automatically members of the Mark Emory Graham Chapter of the Vergers Guild. As a Member you can attend and participate fully in all of our meetings and take advantage of what we offer in training, materials, fellowship and the ability to share insights with your follow Vergers within our Diocese. Membership Dues ($15.00 Annually) is required to be eligible to vote on issues pertaining to the Guild.
What are and why do we use Vergers?
Welcome to the Home Page of the Mark Emory Graham Chapter Verger
Guild of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. This Web Site has two primary purposes: One is to assist those that would like
to learn about the ministry of the Verger and the other is to provide current
information for those that are already Vergers in their home parish.
There is a verger in every congregation whether one has been
officially identified by the title or not. If you believe you are that one person,
the Verger Guild offers you a community in which to share, learn and continue
to grow in your love of history, liturgy, and tradition within our church as
your serve our Lord and the people of your congregation.
The role of the Verger is a unique and fulfilling lay ministry
of the Episcopal Church largely exercised behind the scenes. Vergers provide
support for all those who participate in the worship, whether lay or ordained.
Vergers can be full-time, part-time, paid or volunteer. Their duties can be
purely ceremonial, or include other responsibilities such as parish
administration, leadership of the worship committee or sexton.
Most often Vergers are facilitators for all services of worship.
The goal of the Verger is to enhance the worship experience for those
worshiping. Vergers ensure
everything and everyone is in their proper place and that the service runs
smoothly. Our efforts, specific to each parish and under the direction of the Rector,
typically include coordination of lay readers, altar guild and acolytes. Other
duties may include the care of vestments and Eucharistic vessels, scheduling
training events and giving church tours. The Verger, the protector of the
procession, provides the clergy logistical support in order that the worship service
will take place smoothly.
The Verger Guild is an auxiliary organization in the Episcopal Diocese of
Atlanta and is a 501c3 organization. We meet semi-annually as a Verger community
to learn more about our ministry and to share ideas with one another to enhance
our own effectiveness in our home parishes. Typically, one of our Bishops attends each meeting.
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