We are pleased to announce that Kathleen Crosbie will be taking on the role of Pastoral Care Coordinator - kltcrosbie@gmail.com A big thank you to both Kathleen and also Donna Byers, who has fulfilled the coordinator role with dedication & compassion for many years.
Caring for and connecting with people is fundamental to who we are as a faith community. We encourage everyone to be part of the circles of care ministry.
Circles of Care: an approach to pastoral care
- The congregation are all part of caring for each other, rather than a few people designated as “pastoral visitors”.
- The minister has specific responsibilities e.g. hospital visits, arranging funerals, home visits (if requested), serving home communion (if requested), supporting the “circle of care” leads & the PC Coordinator.
- A “circle of care” can be a church group, team or committee e.g. Shalom Seekers, Chancel Choir.
- A “circle of care” can be a group of people who know each other e.g. talk at coffee time (Sunday & Tuesday), clean-up the garden.
- A “circle of care” can be a community group which has a connection to the church, but whose members probably don’t attend worship e.g. Book Event volunteers, Krasman Lunch guests.
- A “circle of care” can include a group which meets virtually (break-out group on Zoom after Sunday worship), or two people who phone each other regularly.
Within the “circles of care” there will be people who take a lead role and connect with specific people. We are grateful for the people who volunteer in this way.
Prayer shawls are created by members of the congregation and are an important visual reminder that the reciever is cared for and remembered during difficult times.
