1. Ministry of the Verger Introduction What is a Verger? What is the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church? What resources are available for vergers? How can you start a verger ministry at your parish? Q&A

2. Ministry of the Verger Introduction Kate Pendzuk Verger, Trinity Church, Ossining, NY VGEC Training Course Registrar Scott Smith Verger, Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville, TN VGEC President

3. Ministry of the Verger What is a verger? 700 years of history yet vibrant in the 21st Century

4. Ministry of the Verger What is a verger TODAY? ● A ministry of Service and Welcome ● Serve in many roles can be different at each parish o Sacristan o Acolyte Master o Altar Guild o Liturgy Committee o Leader of processions... ● Central source of ORGANIZATION for liturgy and liturgical planning ● Volunteer vs. Professional ● Serves at the pleasure of the rector

5. Ministry of the Verger What do vergers look like TODAY?

6. Ministry of the Verger What is ministry of service and welcome? ● Often the visitor will see the verger in a simple cassock moving about the church preparing for worship ● Able to respond to any inquiry concerning the upcoming service, church facilities or current program offerings ● Provides logistical support allowing the clergy more time for pastoral and teaching responsibilities ● A parish often has a verger whether they are identified as such

7. Ministry of the Verger Vergers in action TODAY

8. Ministry of the Verger Vergers in action TODAY

9. Ministry of the Verger Vergers in action TODAY

10. Ministry of the Verger What is the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church? The Guild, also known as the VGEC, is the national service organization that supports the ministry of the verger

11. Ministry of the Verger What is the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church? ● Over 1,000 members strong ● Education: "A Course of Training for the Verger" ● Fellowship o Annual Conferences o Diocesan Chapters ● Online resources: www.vergers.org

12. Ministry of the Verger What resources are available for vergers? ➔ Online Resources ◆ vergers.org - #1 online resource for vergers ◆ vergers.org/connect - How to connect with vergers ◆ vergersvoice.org - The Verger’s Voice blog ◆ shop.vergers.org - The Vergers Guild Shop ◆ facebook.com/vergerguild - Social Interaction ◆ youtube.com/vergertv - Video Channel ◆ V-List - Google Group Q&A Forum ◆ vergers.org/resources/library - Online Document Library ◆ archives.vergers.org - Historical Archives

13. Ministry of the Verger How can you start a verger ministry at your parish? ● Verger appointed by the rector ● NOT a lifetime appointment! ● Training course highly recommended but not required ● Job description defined by the rector ● 90% behind the scenes/10% in the service ● TTL: Always teach and train and learn

14. Ministry of the Verger Questions and Answers?