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
The Altar Guild cares for the vestments,
vessels and altar linens used in our liturgy, and prepares the altar for
services. They also accept donations for and manage the scheduling of
altar flowers, with proceeds used for linens and vestments. Contact
Carole Williams.
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.
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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.
Choirs
 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. Contact
James Vail.
St. Alban's Junior Choir, for children in grades 2
through 7, rehearses weekly during the school year and sings
occasionally at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service and for some other
services.
Contact
René Rowland.
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.
Coffee Hosts
Volunteers take turns attending to the refreshment
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. Contact
James Vail.
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.
St. Margaret's Guild
Formed in the early years of the parish, St.
Margaret's is the most enduring guild in the parish. Made up of women of
all ages, it
is a support group for several outreach programs, as well
as its own members, who meet on the third Thursday at 10:30,
September through May. Their annual December bake sale supports a
number of programs including a cottage at
Hillsides (the Episcopal Home for Children). Contact
Eileen McHenry.
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.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction recognizes that life is a sacred
journey in which we may experience times of great spiritual growth,
challenges, and discoveries. We can also experience deep hunger for the
Holy, time of life transition, and even disappointment.
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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
Ted Habte-Gabr or
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.
Women's Spirituality Group
This group meets monthly on a Saturday
morning and follows lectio divina
(a contemplative praying of the Scriptures, from monastic tradition), with Bible readings, discussion,
prayer and sharing. Contact the
church office.
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