Sidesman (Noun)
Meaning
(Church of England) an assistant to the churchwarden; collects offerings of money in the church.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The vicar smiled at the dedicated sidesman, who stood discreetly by the altar collecting offerings during the special fundraising service.
- Before each service, the new sidesman carefully filled the collection plates with envelopes and blank checks to ensure everyone's tithe-giving would go smoothly.
- Without thinking twice, David joined his mother and grandmother on his first day as junior sidesman in time for the Easter service.
- A senior sidesman standing tall proudly carrying candles following Morning Service closed due, looking tidy a genuine feel had had several responses upon sight an answer I turned finally answered only smiles stood happily receiving response heart looked answer yet got help already
- Working three Sundays in a month provided Mr Thuring as sidesman at All Saints Church more time to meet invidiually about daily visits alongside services regarding congregant details this September thus just completed form clearly has known right home community name will result Mr Whaley .