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At some point, every one of us walks through seasons of pain, transition, or uncertainty. In those moments, the Church has a chance to be what it was always meant to be—a living body, not just a Sunday gathering. That’s where Congregational Care comes in. This ministry exists to embody the heart of Jesus through presence, prayer, and practical love. When someone is sick, grieving, overwhelmed, or simply needs someone to walk with them—we show up. We bring meals. We send notes. We pray. We listen. We remind people they are not alone. Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). That’s not just a suggestion—it’s a commission. And we believe that love looks like paying attention, offering comfort, and stepping in where others might step away. If you have a heart to serve others in quiet but powerful ways, we invite you to join us. Whether it’s through hospital visits, meal trains, prayer calls, or simply writing a card at the right time, your gifts can make a real difference in someone’s life.

  • Congregational Care Volunteer Team

    Extend care through calls, cards, and check-ins, offering presence in moments that matter.

  • Drivers – Care Team

    Run errands for the Care Team—deliver Manna Meals, flowers, and essentials.

  • Finance Ministry

    Offer basic guidance on budgeting, debt reduction, and biblical stewardship.

  • Funeral Team

    Serve during funerals—welcome guests, help seating, prepare the space with care and reverence.

  • GriefShare

    Facilitate a 13-week healing group using video content and workbook; create space for honest conversation and Christ-centered hope.

  • Home Communion / Home Visitation Team

    Bring Communion, prayer, and presence to parishioners in homes or assisted living.

  • Knot Afrayed

    Knitting and crocheting in community to make hospital blankets, baby caps, and comfort gifts.

  • Manna Meals

    Prepare freezer meals for parishioners facing surgery, illness, or difficult seasons.

  • Registration for Senior Events

    Help with setup, greeting, and sign-in for Senior Special Events.

  • Safe Haven Shopping

    Shop for ingredients for monthly meals for a drop-in day shelter (1st Thursday each month).

  • Seniors Ministry Volunteer

    Host/hostess for Christmas Tea; set tables, prepare and plate food.

  • Welcome Team

    Greet before/after services; welcome guests at Connection Center; help people belong.

Congregational Care & Community

Congregational Care Volunteer Team

Description:
Extend care through calls, cards, and check-ins, offering presence in moments that matter.
Skills Needed:
Strong written and verbal communication; organizational skills; empathetic; confidentiality.
Training:
Hands-on training provided.
Time Commitment:
Weekly or situationally dependent
Membership Status:
Confirmed member.
Commitment Duration:
6 months (preferably one year)
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Drivers – Care Team

Description:
Run errands for the Care Team—deliver Manna Meals, flowers, and essentials.
Skills Needed:
Valid driver’s license; clean record; daytime availability; age 25+.
Training:
Training provided.
Time Commitment:
1–2 hours; occasional
Membership Status:
Member.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Finance Ministry

Description:
Offer basic guidance on budgeting, debt reduction, and biblical stewardship.
Skills Needed:
Experience in financial planning; ability to teach money management; heart for financial ministry.
Training:
Guidance provided.
Time Commitment:
Varies by team assignment
Membership Status:
Confirmed member.
Commitment Duration:
6 months (preferably one year)
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Funeral Team

Description:
Serve during funerals—welcome guests, help seating, prepare the space with care and reverence.
Skills Needed:
Willing, compassionate, welcoming, warm.
Training:
Guidance provided.
Time Commitment:
Arrive 1 hour before funerals; serve during service (weekday/daytime).
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

GriefShare

Description:
Facilitate a 13-week healing group using video content and workbook; create space for honest conversation and Christ-centered hope.
Skills Needed:
Experienced loss; participated in GriefShare; active listening; intercession; patient with grieving participants.
Training:
Provided by current facilitators, Congregational Care staff, and GriefShare training materials.
Time Commitment:
1.5–2 hours per class
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Commitment Duration:
13 consecutive weeks per session, once a year
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Home Communion / Home Visitation Team

Description:
Bring Communion, prayer, and presence to parishioners in homes or assisted living.
Skills Needed:
Reliability, empathy, strong communication; respect Anglican traditions; confidentiality; dependable transportation.
Training:
Training provided for visitation and home communion administration.
Time Commitment:
1 hour; occasional
Membership Status:
Confirmed member.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Knot Afrayed

Description:
Knitting and crocheting in community to make hospital blankets, baby caps, and comfort gifts.
Training:
Guidance provided.
Time Commitment:
Bi-monthly, 2 hours
Membership Status:
All welcome.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Manna Meals

Description:
Prepare freezer meals for parishioners facing surgery, illness, or difficult seasons.
Skills Needed:
Basic cooking; written guidelines provided.
Time Commitment:
Occasional
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Registration for Senior Events

Description:
Help with setup, greeting, and sign-in for Senior Special Events.
Skills Needed:
Good people skills.
Training:
Alongside Seniors Ministry Coordinator.
Time Commitment:
Occasional weekday events
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Safe Haven Shopping

Description:
Shop for ingredients for monthly meals for a drop-in day shelter (1st Thursday each month).
Skills Needed:
Basic organizational skills.
Training:
Training by Seniors Ministry Coordinator.
Time Commitment:
2–3 hours/month (Wednesday prior); shopping trips.
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Seniors Ministry Volunteer

Description:
Host/hostess for Christmas Tea; set tables, prepare and plate food.
Skills Needed:
Enjoy being around seniors.
Training:
Instruction provided.
Time Commitment:
4 hours
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Background Check Required:
True
Congregational Care & Community

Welcome Team

Description:
Greet before/after services; welcome guests at Connection Center; help people belong.
Skills Needed:
People skills and friendliness; notice newcomers and give directions.
Training:
Training provided.
Time Commitment:
30 minutes, 1–2 times/month
Membership Status:
Active congregant.
Background Check Required:
True

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