Activities and Groups

Revised 26 Dec 2011

This alphabetical listing gives brief descriptions of the activities and groups at St. Alban's, with links for more information. You may contact the listed individuals by
e-mail, or call the church office at 310.208.6516. We hope you will find many opportunities to participate in our parish life.

Acolytes

Acolytes assist the clergy in the liturgy on Sundays and festival days, and occasionally at weddings and funerals. Children from age nine, teenagers, and adults willing to devote time to training and be regular in attendance are invited to serve as acolytes. Contact Vivian Hay.

Altar Guild

This group of dedicated men and women sets the Lord's Table for Communion weekly in the church and chapel. We maintain vestments and church appointments used in our worship services throughout the year. We assist at memorial and funeral service; and, upon request, arrange simple receptions afterwards. For a donation, parishioners may take our beautiful Altar Flowers home or to the bedside of a sick friend after Sunday worship. Proceeds pay for repairs and purchases of items that enhance our worship. It is our privilege to serve in this ministry, and we invite all parishioners to join us. If you would like more information, please contact Lisa Jackson.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the parish is held in late January or early February. Financial and other reports are given, and new Vestry members are elected. Watch the News & Events page for details.

Annual Retreat

An Annual Retreat is held each fall at the church to help refresh and refocus the parish spiritually. Watch the News & Events page for details.

Bishop Barrett Memorial Lecture

An annual lecture is given in fond memory of Bishop George W. Barrett, who was for many years a friend of this parish.

Canterbury at UCLA

See UCLA Chaplaincy below.

Child Care

Professional nursery care for children from infants through age 5 is provided during the 10:00 a.m. service each Sunday, and for some special events.

Choir

St. Alban's Choir, for adults, rehearses weekly and sings at the 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist and for festival services and concerts. See the Choir page for details, and Music at St. Alban's for concert information.

Classes & Discussion Groups

Our schedule of classes and discussion groups for various ages is listed on the Services & Classes page. Current offerings are on the News & Events page.

Welcome Table

Volunteers take turns attending to the Welcome table on the patio after Sunday services. Contact the church office.

Food Collection

On Sundays we have a food collection basket where you may place canned goods and other non-perishable groceries when coming forward for Communion. This food is donated to local organizations that distribute food to needy families in our community.

Greeters

Parishioners volunteer to serve as greeters on the patio after Sunday services. They may answer questions about the parish, help with sign-ups for various activities, and generally be available to speak with visitors. Contact the church office.

Helping Hands

Parishioners volunteer to help others in various ways, such as bringing a meal to a shut-in, driving someone to a doctor's appointment, bringing groceries in a time of need, providing a ride to church on Sunday, and the like. To volunteer, please contact the church office.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) undergo a period of training and are licensed by the diocese to assist in the distribution of Communion on Sundays and other occasions. Contact Lorraine Secor.

Lectors

Lectors undergo a period of training and read the Scripture lessons in the liturgy. Contact Lorraine Secor.

Literary Group

The Literary Group reads a book each month (more or less), and members meet in each others' homes to discuss the books they have read and to enjoy hospitality and fellowship. Contact Susan Smith.

Music at St. Alban's

This annual series presents concerts as well as special music for festival services. See the Music at St. Alban's page for more information.

Office Volunteers

A number of parishioners volunteer their time and talents to assist the staff with numerous office tasks, some on a regular basis and some occasionally as needed. They are essential in helping to keep things running smoothly. Contact Nancy John if you'd be interested in assisting.

Services

Our schedule of worship services is listed on the Services & Classes page. See also the pages about Baptism and Weddings.

Small Group Ministry

Stimulating discussions that build both community and a deeper understanding of faith are followed by outreach projects on which all work together. See the sign-up and topic suggestion sheets on the patio after church.

UCLA Chaplaincy

The chaplaincy serving the UCLA community ministers
to Episcopal and other Anglican students, staff, and faculty. It is funded by the Diocese of Los Angeles through the Canterbury Westwood Foundation and based at St. Alban's. See the Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry @ UCLA website for more information.

Ushers

Ushers are responsible for opening and closing the church, greeting and assisting parishioners and visitors, and collecting and presenting the offering at services. Men and women from age 18 may serve. Contact Rudy Marloth.

Vestry

The Vestry is the board of elected parishioners who work with the clergy in the leadership of the parish. Elections are held at the Annual Meeting of the parish, and members serve a term of three years. See the Vestry page.

Wedding Committee

The Wedding Committee works with couples in the planning of weddings and assists at the wedding service. Contact the church office. See the Weddings page for information about weddings at St. Alban's.