Master Class 016: Altar Guild 101 with Hobey Hinchman

Caring for a congregation’s sacred treasures is one of the Church’s most valuable and essential ministries. Yet the work of the Altar Guild is one of the lesser known and more exacting ministries in a church.

So what does the Altar Guild do? How does it do it? And would you like to help?

In this class, former National Altar Guild president, Hobey Hinchman introduces us to the ministry of the Altar Guild and tells us why this ministry is so essential.

In this class you will learn:
• What altar guilds do
• What are the expectations of Altar Guild members and how to become a member
• The Spiritual side of Altar Guild ministry
• Best practices in the care and handling of holy items

Hobey Hinchman served on the National Altar Guild Association board for for several years and was president from 1997 – 2000. She has published a book for Forward Movement titled Expressing our Faith Through Altar Guild Ministry.

This course is perfect for personal spiritual growth, a congregation’s adult education program, and clergy and laity interested in the ministry of the Altar Guild. This is a great way to inform, recruit, and help those involved in this ministry to grow in their faith life with our Savior. It includes a downloadable 52-minute video teaching, downloadable Mp3, 28-page downloadable e-Book, as well as a worksheet with discussion questions to accompany the video. And if you’re not satisfied, I’ll give you your money back.