Highlands, North Carolina
Phone: (828) 526-2968
Fax: (828) 526-9290
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Post Office Box 729
Highlands, NC 28741

- The Rev. Brian C. Sullivan, Rector
- The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor
- Bishop, Diocese of Western NC.

 



OUR PARISH MINISTRIES


       

These ministry Groups are responsible for the direction of all activities of the church except personnel and finance. Each ministry group is composed of a Chairman and members representing the listed groups.  The Ministry chairpersons welcome and encourage your calls for information and suggestions or for referral to the appropriate committees to address your interests in service or your concerns.

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION: Michael Murphy, Chairperson

Purpose:  To provide opportunities to experience the joy of sharing our time, talent and TREASURE for the furtherance of God’s kingdom.
Committees:

Finance –Joe Parrott

Bell Tower Endowment - Virginia Parrott

Special Events – Andrea Chalker

Newcomers -

Ushers – Bobby O'Dell

Greeters - Lewis Doggett

Parish Retreat (Spring 2011) – Rector

Singles Ministry – Isabel Allen

Feast Groups –

 

RECTOR'S COMMITTEE for worship

Purpose:  To offer opportunities for worship.
Committees:

Altar Guild – Claire Harrington and Barbara Cusachs

Flower Guild – Midge Rothermel

Acolytes - Helen Moore

Lectors- Bill Conway

Chalice Bearers - Lewis Doggett

 

CHRISTIAN FORMATION: The Rev. Peter Gorday, Chairperson

Purpose:  To provide learning opportunities and resources to assist members and friends of Incarnation on their life-long paths of Christian formation.

Committees:

Library – Mary Vaughn

Adult Education – The Rev. Peter Gorday

Education for Ministry (EFM)– Linda Arnold

Cursillo –  Robert Goddard

Spirituality Retreats – Martha Porter

 

CARING:  The Rev. Peter Gorday, Chairperson
Purpose:  To show forth God’s love by caring for those in need.

Committees:

Kitchen: Barbara Roberts

Stephen's Ministry - Dr .Dan Adcock

Prayer Chain – Pat Parker

Daughters of the King – Mary Vaughn

Lay Eucharistic Ministers – Selwyn Chalker

Funeral Receptions – Dollie Swanson

Meals – please call the rector to set up meals

 

MUSIC: Robert Henry

Everyone is welcome to join this ministry.  Rehersals are 9:00 on Sunday Morning.

 

CHILDREN & YOUTH: Andrea Chalker, Chairperson

Purpose:  To provide resources, activities and support that enhance children, youth and their family and friends for growth and development in the Christian faith.

Committees:

Acolytes – Helen Moore

Youth Group – Andrea Chalker

Sunday School – Andrea Chalker

Parent's Night Out –  Andrea Chalker

Nursery – Andrea Chalker

 

OUTREACH: Ginger Slaughter, Chairperson

Purpose:  To encourage Incarnation’s outreach to our community and beyond in response to God’s love by sharing God’s gifts by our personal and financial involvement.

Executive Committee:  Ginger Slaughter, Helen Moore, The Rev. Brian Sullivan, David Moore, Dr. Dan Adcock.

Friends of Haiti: Jane Chalker, David Moore, Karen Jackson,

Local Outreach Recipients: International Friendship Center, Community Care Clinic, Free Dental Clinic, Literacy Council, Food Pantry, Highlands School Scholarship, 

Highlands Cooperative: David Moore

Angel Food Ministry: Linda Shearon