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Surfing Jesus

Beyond a love of family, we share a love of the beautiful place where God has planted us. We love celebrating the beauty of His creation. We treasure the gorgeous oak trees that shelter our sanctuary and the waters that surround us.
If you are not familiar with the Episcopalian Church, we follow a more liturgical style of worship, generally sing more traditional music, and celebrate Communion weekly. These more formal traits, however, happily take place in a warm, relaxed atmosphere reflective of our seaside location.  For more information, please click here!
Please join us on Sundays at 10:00 am to see if our worship style, welcoming family atmosphere, and beautiful setting make Saint Francis by the Sea the spiritual home or spiritual home away from home you have been seeking!  

Please read below to learn about other jobs you can do as a worship volunteer. Our parish needs you and appreciates your contributions!

 

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild in our parish is a vital volunteer group that cares for the parish's altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens. Members prepare the sanctuary for worship throughout the church year and clean the vessels and linens after services. They also manage the decoration of the sanctuary for church holy days and seasons. The Altar Guild is a small group of dedicated members who work quietly behind the scenes, and new volunteers are always welcome. 

 

Verger

A verger is a lay minister who assists the clergy in conducting worship services, especially in marshaling processions. The verger helps maintain traditions, assists clergy and worshipers, trains acolytes, and ensures that services proceed smoothly. The position dates back to the Middle Ages, when the verger was the “Protector of the Procession” and charged with leading the procession through the town square, clearing the way with a virge, or mace, in hand. 
 

 

Revised May 12, 2026