Our
The
primary purpose of the Flower Guild is to make sure that St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church has beautiful flowers displayed to the Glory of God.
What We Do
Throughout
the year, we create arrangements which we plan, condition and arrange
ourselves. The Guild selects flowers and themes for floral arrangements
that will define and enhance the message of each service. In order to accomplish that, the volunteers:
Order flowers or go to one of our wholesalers and select them. The volunteers also try to use flowers from generous parishioner's gardens, but often it is necessary to use a combination of all sources.
Condition flowers in preparation for arranging.
Decorate the church for special
holidays and Holy days.
Care for all plants growing
inside St. Matthew's.
Whenever possible, volunteers
participate in floral design training classes
Attend the Annual Meeting held at the
When asked, we are happy to help
with weddings, funerals and other special occasions.
We take orders for Easter Lilies
which are used to decorate the church until after Easter then parishioners
either pick them up or donate them to area nursing homes. We then deliver them. During the Christmas season we do the same thing
with poinsettias.
We alternate weeks caring
for all live flowers.
These volunteers are kept very busy providing flowers for special seasons
of the Church, holidays, and the very demanding requirements of Christmas and
Easter. St. Matthew's Flower Guild is always looking for new volunteers. Experienced
volunteers will work with newcomers so prior experience isn't necessary.
We invite any member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church to join us.