Liturgy Committees

The acolytes serve at the altar during Sunday morning services, special services, weddings and funerals.

There are three roles that acolytes serve at a typical Eucharist at the Cathedral.

Torch Bearers carry torches in the processional into the Nave, in the Gospel procession, and in the recessional at the end of the service. Detailed instructions on being a Torch Bearer are located HERE.

The Second Server carries the second cross in the processional and the recessional, distributes the alms basins (or offering plates) to the ushers and collects them after the offertory, and handles hand washing of the Celebrant after the Eucharist.

The First Server is the most senior acolyte at the service. They are Crucifer (carry the first cross) in the processional and recessional. During the Gospel procession, they hold the book for the Deacon as he or she reads the Gospel. They set the altar with the Sacristan for the Eucharist and they wash the hands of the Celebrant before the Eucharist.

Complete acolyte procedures are located HERE.

We also have an on-line photo album showing how acolytes are to look and act during a service.

For more information about acolytes at the Cathedral, please contact the Acolyte Master, Scott Smith, 386-3030.

The Altar Guild prepares the altar and the oblations for worship services, weddings, funerals and other special services and tends to the vessels and sacristy on a regular basis.  For more information, please contact Suzanne Lee, 646-7336.

The Chalice Bearers assist with the administration of the elements at communion.  For more information, please contact Susan Hudson, 292-2008; or John Whitaker, 665-1466.

The Daily Office Lectors officiate at Morning and Evening Prayer on weekdays.  For more information, please contact Mark Richard, 948-3769. 

First Friday services occur on the first Friday of each month.  First Friday services seek through creative liturgy to reach out spiritually to the Nashville community and provide "sacred soul space" for those seeking a renewed relationship with God.  Contact: The Rev. Anne Stevenson, 255-7729.

The Flower Guild designs and arranges flowers for Sunday and special worship services.  For more information, please contact Sharon Noe, 783-1527. 

The Greeters welcome newcomers after each Sunday morning service.  For more information, please contact Ginny McCoy, 399-8021.

The Lectors read assigned lessons at Sunday services and special worship services.  For more information, please contact Forrest McFatridge, 865-7093.

Sacristans assist in the preparation for and direction of Cathedral services.  For more information, please contact Roy Gottfried, 269-5006.

Services employing prayers for world peace in the Taize tradition have a quiet, meditative and reflective style of worship and use music, simple chanting, periods of silence and brief readings. Contact: The Rev. Anne Stevenson, 255-7729.

The Ushers assist in the liturgies at Sunday morning services and special services.  For more information, please contact Rusty Terry, 491-1645.