Pastoral Care

Parishioners contact those experiencing joys and sorrows and pass along the love and support of Christ Church.

Parishioners pray for and send care packages to deployed soldiers “in harm’s way.”

Trained parishioners provide weekly one-on-one spiritual companionship for those experiencing a crisis, loss, or life transition.

Parishioners knit and crochet shawls which represent the love of God and the Church, and they are blessed by the clergy and delivered to those in need of comfort.

Parishioners deliver casseroles as needed and deliver a book to all new babies.

Parishioners are visited in healthcare facilities by fellow parishioners who bring compassion and concern.

Trained parishioners assist the clergy in healing prayers.

A series of classes to help parishioners following a loss as a reminder we are never alone in grief.

ECW provides light food for receptions in the Commons or Courtyard following funeral services held at Christ Church.

Trained parishioners visit at least once per month and develop one-on-one relationships with those who are homebound or who express a desire for a new friendship.

Each Sunday, flowers are delivered to parishioners in need or in honor of special occasions.

Parishioners take communion to the homebound or hospitalized “because we who are many are one body in Christ, we share one bread, one cup.”

An order for women who pray daily for people whose names come from the clergy, pew cards, e-mails and word of mouth.

Caregivers gather for conversation, support, community, information and prayer to share the joys and burdens of caregiving and to receive strength and hope.