The liturgy of the Church is the ministry of all the baptised. The Greek word "liturgy" literally means "the work of the people."
When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist or sing or say the divine office (Morning and Evening Prayer), everyone present is a "celebrant," not a spectator. Within the liturgy specific roles are taken by members of the community after suitable training.
- Bishops and priests preside and preach.
- Deacons read or sing the gospel, prepare the altar and lead the prayers.
- Lay people serve as readers, intercessors, altar servers, communion ministers, musicians and ministers of hospitality (greeters, stewards and sidespersons) and sextons.
- The work of preparing linens and vessels and decorating the church is carried out by members of the Altar and Flower Guilds.
The Dean oversees the Cathedral's liturgies and appoints all ordained and lay ministers who serve in them. (Some are licensed by the bishop on the recommendation of the Dean.) Much of the day to day liturgical administration of the Cathedral is delegated to the Vicar.
The liturgy of the Church is the ministry of all the baptised. The Greek word "liturgy" literally means "the work of the people."
When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist or sing or say the divine office (Morning and Evening Prayer), everyone present is a "celebrant," not a spectator. Within the liturgy specific roles are taken by members of the community after suitable training.
- Bishops and priests preside and preach.
- Deacons read or sing the gospel, prepare the altar and lead the prayers.
- Lay people serve as readers, intercessors, altar servers, communion ministers, musicians and ministers of hospitality (greeters, stewards and sidespersons) and sextons.
- The work of preparing linens and vessels and decorating the church is carried out by members of the Altar and Flower Guilds.
The Dean oversees the Cathedral's liturgies and appoints all ordained and lay ministers who serve in them. (Some are licensed by the bishop on the recommendation of the Dean.) Much of the day to day liturgical administration of the Cathedral is delegated to the Vicar.