Presiding Pastor

The Rev. Cynthia E. Bagley

603-774-4601 (W)

603-644-8767 (H)

cebagley@gsinet.net

First Congregational Church of Dunbarton

United Church of Christ

6 Stark Highway North

Dunbarton, NH 03046

 Acolyte Policy

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The children of our congregation contribute to our worship services through their participation as acolytes.

Eligibility:

  1. Any child who is a member of the church school (i.e. currently in grade one through six) is eligible to apply to serve as an acolyte. 
  1. Acolytes serve under the direction of the Board of Deacons.
  1. The child must be responsible enough to fulfill the duties of an acolyte.
  1. Parental permission is required.
  1. All applicants must go through a brief orientation session with a deacon.

Duties:

  1. The primary duty of the acolyte is to light the candles to mark the beginning of the worship service.
  1. All acolytes will wear a white robe.  Larger children and older children may wear a red stole instead, however younger children should be encouraged to wear the white robes.
  1. Although not required, acolytes are encouraged to also serve as the children’s’ reader.

Adopted by the Board of Deacons: May 10, 2004        

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