St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church has an active cadre of Lectors (L) and Licensed Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) who serve when our community gathers to worship.
Lectors (or Lay Readers) are called to read Scripture lessons during worship services. No license is required for this lay ministry.
Licensed Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) and Licensed Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) are lay persons authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. These licensed ministers act under the direction of the priest. LEVs are authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to be present at the Celebration.
We welcome those interested in becoming trained and licensed to serve in these roles. These are the requirements and prerequisites to be licensed in the Diocese of Hawaii:
Persons licensed to serve as LEMs or LEVs shall be confirmed communicants in good standing of the Episcopal Church and the congregation, who have been invited to this ministry by the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of that congregation or community of faith.
Persons licensed to serve as LEMs or LEVs must possess an ability to administer the elements of bread and wine in the context of public worship.
Persons licensed to serve as LEMs or LEVs must undergo and complete Safe Church Training in a program approved by the Diocese.
For more information, please contact the church office at 808-488-5747.
