Pastoral care covers a wide range of services for the people of
the parish. From the assessments of ordained and lay ministers,
information from members of the church, and parishioners seeking
out staff, those of all ages in need of the care, concern, and
interest of the church are served.
People attending worship indicating a desire to join our
congregation are among those visited by phone or in person.
Those who offer pastoral care stay in touch with committees in the
church and community that help to meet needs, especially in times
of crises.
The following categories under pastoral care describe in greater
detail its services. Please refer to the areas in which you are
interested with names of the contact persons and their
availability.
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Ministry of Care
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Contact Person
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Contact Info
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Dates of Note
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Other
Information
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Bulletin/weekly email
Prayer List
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Ann Gallion or Darlene Davis,
administrative support or
Alison Buttrick Patton,
Associate Minister for Parish Life
and Outreach
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Office:
651-3593
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Bulletin content due by Thursday
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To respect privacy, FC will only
print names of people who have given permission to be listed.
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Hospital Visits
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Ann Gallion or Darlene Davis,
admin. support or
any pastor
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Office:
651-3593
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FC staff call hospitals daily to find
out who may be in.
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At the hospital,
please list First
Church
as your home church so hospital staff will give us your name
when we call.
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Home Visits/
First Church
Friends
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Contact any pastor
To request a visit by a pastor or
a
"First Church Friend" -
(our team of lay visitors)
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Office:
651-3593
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By request.
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To volunteer to serve as a
First Church Friend and learn about upcoming training, contact
Alison.
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Communion
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Alison Buttrick Patton,
Associate Minister for Parish Life
and Outreach
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Office:
651-3593
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By request.
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Recovering from illness? Grieving?
Not able to get to church? Communion at home can help you to
reconnect.
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Prayer Shawls
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Alison Buttrick Patton,
Associate Minister for Parish Life
and Outreach
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Office:
651-3593
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Knitters gather:
3rd Tues. rm. 27:
9:30 - 10:30 am
or
7 - 8 pm
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To request a shawl,
speak to Alison.
New knitters always welcome - no experience needed.
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Greeting Card Ministry
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Cathie Behrens,
member
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Office:
651-3593
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Crafters gather:
4th Tues. rm. 28:
10 am - 12 noon
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All welcome - no artistic
experience needed.
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Called to Care:
Meals, rides, etc.
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Alison Buttrick Patton,
Associate Minister for Parish Life
and Outreach
or
Lisa Woods, member
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Office:
651-3593
658-4600
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As needed.
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Need a ride, meals, or other
assistance?
Contact Alison.
To volunteer to cook or extend
other services,
contact Lisa
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