ABOUT THE GUILD

OBJECTS OF THE GUILD

• To raise the spiritual tone of altar servers

• To promote a conscientious performance of the duties of altar servers

• To encourage more frequent attendance at the Holy Eucharist, in addition to times of duty.

MEMBERSHIP

• The Guild shall consist of altar servers of teh Church of England and of Churches in communion, subject to the following ..

• Membership is open to any server who accepts Catholic Faith and Practice

• Membership is usually through the local chapter

• Annual membership costs only £8 (which includes The Server magazine 4 times per year) -  (£10 for new members on application)

• Membership Application forms can be obtained from the Secretary-General or by Sending an E Mail to the Web Master. or click here for a Word document application form

• Members serve one year's probation and then are admitted as full members when they are presented with the Guild Medal.

• Priests can apply to become Priest Associates.

GUILD ORGANISATION

• Member usually meet once month at a Local Chapter Meeting to sing the Guild Office or for a Eucharist.

• The Guild is divided into Group Areas with a Group Councillor.

• Each Group consists of Local Chapters serving several local Churches.

OTHER

• The Guild organises Festivals nationally in Cathedrals or a Parish Church.

• The Guild assists members who train for the Sacred Ministry with a grant during each year of training.

• 'The Server' is a magazine produced 4 times a year with news and articles for guild members.