Meet the Flower Guild

Judi Mathis rolls the beautiful arrangements to the Nave.

If you have ever paused to admire the vibrant arrangements flanking our altar, you have witnessed the quiet and creative ministry of the Flower Guild. While their work adds undeniable beauty to our worship, the story behind the flowers is one of stewardship, artistry, and pastoral care.

The Flower Guild is a dedicated team of volunteers who handle more than 80 percent of our Sunday services along with receptions, funerals, and special events like ordinations. While a commercial florist arrangement can often exceed $300, the Flower Guild provides stunning seasonal displays for just $100. They are able to do this because the artistry and time are donated by the members themselves. Their materials come from everywhere including local farmers markets, grocery stores, wholesale florists, and even fresh greenery clipped from their own backyards. This resourceful approach ensures that our sacred space is filled with life and color in a way that is both sustainable and heartfelt.

Getting Started!

The ministry of the Flower Guild does not end when the final hymn is sung. One of the most beautiful aspects of this group is what happens during the deconstruction phase. On Sunday afternoons or Monday mornings, volunteers break down the large altar displays and re-arrange them into smaller bouquets. These re-imagined flowers are then delivered by parish volunteers to members of our community during pastoral care visits. Most of our flower donors choose to donate their arrangements for this purpose, allowing the beauty of our Sunday worship to be carried directly into the homes and hospital rooms of those who need a reminder of our community’s love.

Currently the Guild is made up of about 12 arrangers and a supporting team that handles the deconstruction and re-arranging process. You do not need to be a master florist to participate as you simply need a love for nature and a desire to serve. Whether you have a green thumb for building large arrangements or prefer the quiet task of creating small bouquets for pastoral visits, there is a seat for you in this ministry.

We set the vases on the Communion rail to make sure that they are on the “correct” side of the altar.

We invite you to consider sharing your time and creativity with this essential ministry. It is a wonderful way to connect with fellow parishioners while creating something beautiful for God and our neighbors.

​Please contact Judi Mathis for more information on joining the Flower Guild.

The altar is ready for services.

Look for photos of our beautiful altar flowers each week in the Parish News. Thank you to Peter Jezierny for sharing these lovely images!  The photos here show flowers from many of our 2025 services.