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Congregational Care Support & Services
Pastoral care at First Presbyterian Church is an essential part of ministry to our members
and through our members.
Caring for members in times of illness, bereavement or other crisis is one aspect of our
pastoral care ministry. Pastoral staff and church members provide care through visiting the
ill, maintaining contact with the elderly on a regular basis, being a friend to the troubled,
comforting the grieving and coordinating helping support in various life transitions.
Equipping church members for an intentional caring ministry is another part of pastoral
care. This takes place through our Stephen Ministry and Home Partners Programs.
Stephen Ministers are trained to be caring and confidential friends who can listen to and
walk with another during a difficult time. Home Partners provides regular contact with
shut-in members.
Support groups are offered to assist people struggling with various challenges of life, such
as grief and divorce.
Crisis intervention, counseling and referral to other sources of assistance are available
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