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St. Stephen's Episcopal Pastoral Care
Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”
John 6:28-29
John 6:28-29
Qualities of a BeFriender
A person who can show care and concern in these ways would be a great candidate for Befrienders Ministry:
To learn how more about the program and to receive an interview packet, contact the Rector.
A person who can show care and concern in these ways would be a great candidate for Befrienders Ministry:
- A person who can allow others to express their own feelings without telling them how they should or shouldn’t feel.
- A person who is willing to sit quietly with others when they can’t put their
hurts into words. - A person in whom understands what is shared is sacred, knowing that
confidentiality is a priority. - A person who will give others time and opportunity to make their own
decisions without feeling a need to decide for them. - A person who is able to admit that they, too, experience life as burdensome
at times and find it necessary to seek comfort and support from others. - A person who understands and values the faith community as necessary for spiritual growth.
To learn how more about the program and to receive an interview packet, contact the Rector.
BeFriender Ministers Care!
BeFrienders are members of St. Stephen's who are trained to offer a caring, nonjudgmental presence and actively listen to the emotional and spiritual needs of every individual. They are a living reminder of God’s love.
BeFrienders are members of St. Stephen's who are trained to offer a caring, nonjudgmental presence and actively listen to the emotional and spiritual needs of every individual. They are a living reminder of God’s love.
Nurture
The Parish organizes and provides meals and other assistance to members who need a hand with the daily demands of a household during challenging life events.
God calls us to provide this help in countless different ways and times. Please contact the Rector or the church office.
The Parish organizes and provides meals and other assistance to members who need a hand with the daily demands of a household during challenging life events.
God calls us to provide this help in countless different ways and times. Please contact the Rector or the church office.
Pastoral Care Committee
Meeting schedule: Second Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.
Mission: To identify and attend to the pastoral and spiritual needs of our congregation through a variety of caring ministries.
Contacts: Sheryl Baron & Lori Podsiadlik @ caring@ststephenstroy.org
Accomplishments in 2011:
• Ongoing support of pastoral care duties throughout the transition period of an interim priest and the search for a permanent rector
Meeting schedule: Second Wednesday of each month; 7 p.m.
Mission: To identify and attend to the pastoral and spiritual needs of our congregation through a variety of caring ministries.
Contacts: Sheryl Baron & Lori Podsiadlik @ caring@ststephenstroy.org
Accomplishments in 2011:
- Members of the committee will assist Pastor Manisha, Fr. Jim Maxwell, and Deacon Liz Forest to provide continuation and support for pastoral care following the retirement of Fr. Jonathan. Written guidelines for members help to prepare for visits.
- Continuation of an Easter project to collect gift cards for families in need.
- Continuation of Family2Family project to address specific concerns of parishioners in dire need due to health and other emergencies
- Mobilization of parish resources to assist with providing meals and other vital services to our parish family.
- Support for ongoing BeFrienders Ministry, jointly overseen by trained lay leaders and clergy.
• Ongoing support of pastoral care duties throughout the transition period of an interim priest and the search for a permanent rector
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl knitters meet regularly from 10 - 11am on the first Monday of each month and create beautiful shawls which are then given as gifts to those who are troubled and grieving. Check the Calendar to confirm the meeting schedule.
Prayer Shawl knitters meet regularly from 10 - 11am on the first Monday of each month and create beautiful shawls which are then given as gifts to those who are troubled and grieving. Check the Calendar to confirm the meeting schedule.
