Pastoral Care

At some point in life, everyone travels a difficult journey or situation. Whether it be grief, depression, loss, sickness, loneliness or more, people sometimes travel this path alone, not having anyone they feel they can turn to.

Pastoral care can take many different forms in the church. It’s far more than just “caregiving”, it provides for many different people in various aspects of life both in and outside of the church.

We are a ministry that reaches out regularly to those in need who may be infirmed, sick, have lost a loved one to death, received a medical diagnosis, are facing surgery or experiencing personal distress. We make phone calls to ask what may be needed; we send appropriate cards and notes, make home, assisted living/hospital visits, and coordinate with clergy and Eucharistic Visitors to offer communion to those who may not be able to attend church. We pray for anyone in physical or mental health crises and those individuals on our parish prayer list.