Welcome
Wow! Summer went fast; here we are looking towards Advent and all the preparations for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We have much joyful work to do — polishing to cleaning, decorating, greening, Christmas trees and candles — all to “Prepare the Way.” I do hope you will take some time to stop and enjoy fellowship with each other.
Almighty and ever-loving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who work as sacristans and NAGA members to support the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~ Adopted from Prayer 12, Book of Common Prayer
For those of you new to altar guild or considering service, we recommend this great YouTube video explaining what altar guild does: https://rb.gy/gck85v.
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Highlights from Epistle
Christ had Superpowers
All superheroes have to have some kind of special power. Most superheroes can fly, many can make themselves invisible, or can shapeshift: they all have some degree of superstrength and superspeed. This was not so in the days of 1st century Palestines …
About that Wine
There is a name known in altar guild circles all over the United States and that is Peggy Curlin. Her death on May 8, 2025 leaves a big hole in many lives …
Judy McLarty: In Memorian
When I think about Judy McLarty, I think about the current and Past Presidents who have taught me so much about how we can best serve our Lord as members of the altar guild …
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Connect with NAGA
Seeking NAGA Representative for Province IX (Central & South America). For more information, contact David Hawley-Lowry.
Contribute to a History of NAGA: In 2006 Barbara Gent researched and wrote a book spanning 73 years of NAGA’s history. Now, a second volume of NAGA history and the future of altar guild is in its infancy. We welcome any suggestions for inclusion in this work. Click here to read more.
Emergency Communion Kits. Should fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or epidemic leave your parish unable to host Eucharist, NAGA will provide a free Emergency Communion Kit. If you need a kit, please contact Joan Konecny (or 936-870-5781). Click here for a video on how to assemble them.
Order your Epistle in living color. Members can receive their Epistle by email. Just send your e-mail address to Martha Noble.
Share your insights with others. We are happy to share your altar guild newsletter on our website. Please send a PDF of the current issue to our webmaster Betty Hinchman.
Who’s Who? Who are your current Provincial and Diocesan Altar Guild Directors? Please send current contact information to Martha Noble or David Hawley-Lowry.