We who are many are one body, for we all share one bread, one cup.

It is with these words that the congregation at Immanuel regularly sends forth Lay Eucharistic Visitors from its Sunday services to bring Communion to those who cannot come to church.  Immanuel currently has six visitors serving God and the parish. These volunteers are members of Immanuel who have been through training and are licensed by the bishop.

Immanuel assigns lay visitors to serve specific home-bound members. These individuals go wherever they are needed – to people's homes, to hospitals, and to nursing homes. They perform an order of worship that includes:

• The collect
• The Gospel reading
• A prayer for the sick
• Notes from the homily
• The Lord's Prayer
• The confession
• The administration of Communion
• A prayer of thanksgiving

This can be abbreviated as necessary. Lay visitors also offer Communion to any friends and family of the recipient who might be there as well.

These ministers of Christ's love play a crucial role in Immanuel's parish life and have offered comfort to those who may need it the most.

If you'd like to learn more about the Lay Eucharistic Visitor program, please speak to the Rector or contact the church office.

Are you interested in more information, or becoming a Lay Eucharistic Visitor?

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