Chapel Ministries for Students

Acolytes serve at our daily Chapel services, lighting candles and leading the procession. For our monthly Eucharists and for other special occasions, acolytes work in larger teams and have several additional responsibilities in the service.

Contact Mrs. Michael (pmichael@ehshouston.org).

One day each week, each advisory meets as a “family” in their usual advisory classroom during Chapel time. Led by two student leaders, they read an appointed scripture text, pray and take prayer requests that can be passed to the chaplains, and participate in a short activity (a service project, a creative project, discussions, journaling – all with a spiritual focus). “Family Chapel” is based on the ancient concept of “House Churches,” when the local community of faith would gather in homes for intimate small-group worship services. Two students from each advisory serve as its House Church leaders, walking their peers through the experience each week. It’s a tremendous leadership opportunity. 

Contact the Rev. Mr. Callaham (acallaham@ehshouston.org).

Students on this committee work closely with the chaplains to plan special liturgies and invite and host our guest speakers.

Contact the Rev. Mr. Callaham (acallaham@ehshouston.org).

Members of the Chapel Music Group offer occasional music presentations in Chapel to tie into a homily (usually given by one of the chaplains). The music selections might come from Contemporary Christian artists or from pop culture, and could be solo, duet, ensemble, or instrumental.

Contact Mr. Ashby (gashby@ehshouston.org).

Eucharistic Ministers help administer the bread and wine at Communion. Limited to 4 seniors.

Contact Mrs. Michael (pmichael@ehshouston.org).

This group serves in an advisory capacity to the Chapel liturgy planning team, raising awareness of holy days from other religious traditions, selecting appropriate prayers to recognize these days, and identifying potential guest speakers.

Contact Dr. Luu (pluu@ehshouston.org).

Each year, a small team of students and faculty are trained to officiate Chapel services. They vest in robes and lead the services, as scheduled throughout the year.

Contact the Rev. Mr. Callaham (acallaham@ehshouston.org).

These students and faculty members lead the psalms and read the scripture passages in our Chapel services. Training workshops teach them how to do that reading of sacred scripture well. It’s a very good way to gain experience in public speaking.

Contact the Rev. Mr. Callaham (acallaham@ehshouston.org).

Students in the Senior Speaker program receive some initial training in the basics of public speech, and then work with a team of faculty and peers to edit, develop, and rehearse a speech, to be delivered at one of a variety of venues at EHS. Each year, several of the Senior Speakers are invited to offer Chapel homilies.

Contact Mr. Binder (dbinder@ehshouston.org).

Student Ushers are scheduled to serve daily and at major services throughout the year, directing students and parents to seating, handing out programs, and helping in other ways as needed.

Contact the Rev. Mr. Callaham (acallaham@ehshouston.org).