pastoral care

Definition of pastoral care: when a person is being present in a listening, non-controlling manner for the purpose of representing God to them and seeking to respond to their spiritual needs

  • prayer circle

    • People committed to prayer daily
    • Prayer requests emailed to people on the prayer circle
    • Prayer requests included on the ‘prayer card’ for anyone to pray for

  • prayer shawls

    • Blessings prayed into stitches as they are knitted or crocheted
    • Blankets in various sizes for children and youth
    • Baptismal blankets
    • All items blessed at the altar
    • Over 885 prayer shawls have been given
    • Sent all over the US
    • All are given with our blessing at no cost to the recipient
    • Prayer shawl team meets the first Tuesday of the month at the church

  • pastoral care

    • Members commissioned by Community of Hope provide: visits to hospitals homes and nursing homes; phone visits; meals; flowers; respite care, abider’s ministry for those at the end of life, prayer shawls, and ministry to new mother.
    • Request cards are found in the pews, filled out and put in the plate or on the desk in the parish office

  • canavan support

    • Fund set up to support families
    • Funds sent to families in the US and outside of US
    • Parent willing to talk with groups interested in knowing more about Canavan disease