Pastoral Care and Support
CARING CONNECTIONS MINISTRIES
Carol McManus
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Meg King
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Do you or someone you know care for a loved one? We are starting a group for care, support, and the sharing of experiences. If you are interested, please reach out to Candice.
Contact: Candice Tiner
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This quarterly workshop and ongoing ministry is focused on ensuring that the uncertainties that occur in the lives of many people at the time of their passing do not have to occur in your life. It is about learning what those uncertainties include, dealing with them proactively, and communicating your decisions and wishes to your loved ones.
Contact: Brian Mickley
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CCACP Workbook
Contact: Contact: Deb Hardegree
Laity who the bishop has licensed to take communion to home-bound or hospitalized parishioners.
Contact: Paget Bottichio
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Teams who divide the weekly altar flowers into smaller bouquets and deliver them to hospitals, care facilities, or private homes.
Contact: Julie McAvity
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A network of parishioners who pray daily for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those who have requested their support.
Contact: Deb Holton
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For our more mature parishioners, we offer an opportunity to connect with new and old friends. Fellowship, fun activities, and a delicious lunch are part of these gatherings.
Contact: Lois Ann Bumgarner
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Programs and opportunities to support others in recovery and health through the year.
Contact: The Rev. Deacon Priscilla Wodehouse
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Gifted professionals offer monthly workshops to provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support for the unemployed, under-employed, or less-than-happily employed.
Contact: Pam Ottesen
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Every parishioner at Christ Church has a shepherd whose role is to connect those facing challenges and changes with a selection of pastoral care ministries that offer support and encouragement during difficult times in life. Shepherds have extensive training in pastoral care and observe absolute confidentiality. Find Your Shepherd.
Contact: Wendy Waller
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Contact: Wendy Waller
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This ministry makes soup for parishioners who are in need of a good meal and aren't in the position to cook. Fresh soup and warm bread – what a blessing!
Contact: Maura Waller
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If you are feeling burdened or overwhelmed, the Stephen Ministry is here to help you. A Stephen Minister is a trained, lay member of the congregation who, as a caring and supportive Christian, is always available for you in times of illness, grief, or crisis.
Meeting with you at mutually agreeable times, they will listen confidentially, offer referrals and resources as needed, and pray for you, offering Christian love and support.
Contacts:
Mary Ann Reynolds
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The Rev. Amy Slater
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Parishioners create and distribute hand-sewn, crocheted, and knitted items as tangible reminders of prayers prayed and love offered to those who are grieving, facing life-threatening illness, etc.
Contact: Helen Tucker
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Contact: Valerie Gambino
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Walking the Mourner's Path is a Christ-centered bereavement and grief support program. It is a non-denominational, non-profit ministry working with Christ Church. Its purpose is to transform your grief into joyful living by offering the outstretched hand of Christ during mourning. This program is presented periodically. Once per week for eight weeks, eight to 10 participants meet for a 90-minute session. A workbook offers questions for reflection, and exercises help you define a new relationship with your loved one and find God’s direction for your life. As a participant, you are not required to share; however, you are provided a safe environment in which to express as little or as much as you need. More information can be found at http://www.mournerspath.com.
Contact:
The Rev. Deacon Leila Quinlan
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Contact
For more information on Caring Connections ministries, contact:
The Rev. Amy Slater
Senior Associate Rector
904-285-6127
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Liz McCarthy
Director of Caring Connections
904-285-6127
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