Members of altar guild prepare the altar and sanctuary space for Sunday and Feast Day worship and for weddings and funerals. Their motto is from the great churchman, Philip Brooks, "Duty makes us do things well; love makes us do them beautifully."
To prepare the altar of the Lord for worship is a ministry of quiet grace, in which those who participate, usually in teams of two follow the prayer Book invitation to "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him."
Contact our Altar Guild director Claire Van de Berghe for more information; telephone number available in the parish directory or through the church office (203-255-2740).
Chalice Bearers and Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Chalice Bearers are members of the parish who distribute the chalice (or cup) of wine at Holy Communion (they may at times also distribute the holy bread). They must be members of the parish, communicants in good standing, who are asked to help with this ministry by the Rector, receive training and are licensed by the Bishop.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (or Visitors) are those among the Chalice-bearers who are especially called to deliver the consecrated elements of communion to those sick or infirm members of the congregation unable to attend Sunday services.
For more information on this sacramental ministry contact the Rector, Matthew Calkins or Lay Coordinator Lili Whitmer; for numbers consult the directory or call the office (203-255-2740).
Lay Readers
Lay readers perform an important part of the worship ministry at St. Timothy's. The men and women (including a number of high school students) in this ministry read the Old Testament and Epistle Lessons and lead the congregation in reciting the Psalm during the first part of the main Sunday service (the Service of the Word).
If you are interested in becoming a Lay Reader contact the Rector, Matthew Calkins, at (203-255-2740).
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Prayer Requests: click here for a prayer request form. We will be sure to lift your prayers during daily Morning Prayer and if appropriate at the Sunday service.
St. Timothy's Ushers are dedicated to making the worship experience at St. Timothy's as gracious and well-ordered as possible. Congregants and visitors are greeted, given bulletins and assisted, if necessary, in finding a seat. Ushers bring the elements of communion forward and collect the Offering. After the service they assist in straightening up the sanctuary and, with a vestry member, counting the Offering. Entire families are welcome to join this hospitable ministry.
For information on joining contact the Office at (203-255-2740) or Peter Altieri, Usher Coordinator.
Following is the physical address, phone and
e-mail information for the church. You may also fill out the form below and click "submit."
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
4670 Congress Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
phone (203) 255-2740
fax (203) 255-0544
Directions
Merritt Parkway N to Exit 44
Take a right at the end of the exit ramp onto
Congress Street, continue 2.6 miles on
Congress Street, St. Timothy's is on the right.
Merritt Parkway S to Exit 44
Take a left at the light at the end of the exit ramp.
Turn left at the next light, go under the overpass,
then take the first right onto Congress Street.
Continue 2.6 miles to St. Timothy's.
I-95 N to Exit 21
Take a left at the end of the exit ramp onto Mill
Plain Road, continue for 2.2 miles on Mill Plain
Road which changes to Burr Street. Continue on
Burr Street for 1.1 miles; turn left at stop sign
onto Congress Street. Continue on Congress
Street for 1.6 miles, St.Timothy's is on the right.
I-95 S to Exit 21
Take a right at the end of the exit ramp onto Mill Plain
Road, continue for 2.2 miles on Mill Plain Road which
changes to Burr Street. Continue on Burr Street for 1.1
miles; turn left at stop sign onto Congress Street.
Continue on Congress Street for 1.6 miles , St.
Timothy's is on the right.
Route 58 South
Turn right at North Street (also known as Division
Street)
Follow for approximately 2.5 -3 miles
Turn Left on to Congress Street
Follow straight for app 2miles.
4670 Congress St. will be on the left
