Christ Episcopal Church
1014 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070
304-737-3432
The Rev. Philip K. Van Dam
A caring community in the Brooke-Hancock Episcopal Ministries
and the Diocese of West Virginia
Groups
Do you know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child?" Similarly, it takes a "family" to run a church. We have several groups within Christ Church that all help to keep the lights on and the doors open.
Women's Bible Study
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This group meets most Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. It is a very informal discussion of the weekly Old and New Testament readings/lessons. No advanced knowledge is necessary, just a sincere interest and curiosity to learn and discuss among friends.
Altar Guild
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A volunteer group whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the church. Altar Guild members prepare the altar and flowers for services, and clean up afterwards. This group is open to men, women and children; anyone who is willing to help. A list of volunteers is posted in the Sacristy. Just pick a month, and sign up!
Vestry
Our vestry is the legal representative of the church with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The number of vestry members and the term of office varies from parish to parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual congregational meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are usually two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a secretary/clerk may be chosen. These officers may or may not be vestry members. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church's mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.