Pastoral Care is a ministry we share as Christ's body offering healing, care, and support for mind, body, heart, and soul.
We have a pastoral care team who call to check in on people with larger needs or health issues, and, of course, our clergy are available for acute needs and on-going support. Please make your needs known or volunteer by contacting Cris Blair.
Here are some of the ways we reach out to one another:
Eucharistic Visitors take the eucharist to those who cannot attend services in person.
“Two by Two” Ministry connects parishioners who just need a periodic social call to know we’re all still here. (You are not alone!)
Healing Ministry
Prayers for healing with anointing are available during Communion on Sundays at the Healing Station to the left of the Pulpit if there is someone present at the station. If no one is present at the station during Communion, please connect with the clergy immediately following the liturgy for healing prayers. Healing Ministers are also present at the monthly 5:00pm Contemplative service.
Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain prays regularly for any need they hear of.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes or collects donated prayer shawls to be passed on to someone having surgery, to a person going through a difficult time, or even to a new mom to wrap around herself and a new baby in the wee hours.
Card Ministry
The Card Ministry sends cards or notes to people in the parish for birthdays, graduations, condolences, or just because.
Pastoral Care at St. Andrew’s is an ongoing, evolving ministry based on needs and gifts of the parish. If you observe a need or feel called to a new area of pastoral ministry, please contact us.