Care and Support
Showing care to one another is one of the most important ways we stay rooted in our faith and bold in offering God's love to each other and the world around us. We do this through all of life's stages and circumstances, on church grounds and in each other's homes.
Meet with a Pastor
Our pastors are here to walk alongside you through every season of life, offering prayer, guidance, and compassionate support. If you would like to speak with a pastor or schedule a time to meet, we invite you to reach out so we can care for you well.
Request pastoral care
Meet with a Counselor
At any given time, you may be experiencing health issues, grief, loss, or difficult life changes. We invite you to reach out for a visit with a licensed, professional counselor on staff.
Learn More about Pastoral Counseling
Meet with a Support Group
Find encouragement and understanding through support groups for grief, dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers, and those affected by Parkinson's. These gatherings offer a caring space to share experiences and connect with others facing similar challenges.
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Meet with a Stephen Minister
Our Stephen Ministers are church members who have received over 50 hours of training on how to be an empathetic listener. They are men and women of all ages and backgrounds who have a wide range of life experiences to share.
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Serve on a Care Team
At First Presbyterian Church, showing care to one another is one of the most important ways we stay rooted in our faith and bold in offering God's love to each other and the world around us. We do this through all of life's stages and circumstances, on church grounds and in each other's homes. Please prayerfully consider how you might commit yourself to serve in one of these congregational care opportunities.
Diaconate Committee Descriptions
Bereavement
The Bereavement Committee provides care and four sets of grief materials for one year following the death of a loved one, the first of which is with a hand-written note and/or dropped off in person.
The Bereavement Committee provides care and four sets of grief materials for one year following the death of a loved one, the first of which is with a hand-written note and/or dropped off in person.
The Farthest Pew
The Farthest Pew Committee delivers communion and offers monthly connection to those who are unable to attend worship in person.
The Farthest Pew Committee delivers communion and offers monthly connection to those who are unable to attend worship in person.
Life Events
The Life Events Committee sends notes and cards of care, concern, and celebration to members for all of life’s difficult and joyous events. They regularly pray together for all of the needs on the weekly “Life Events” email sent out to church officers.
The Life Events Committee sends notes and cards of care, concern, and celebration to members for all of life’s difficult and joyous events. They regularly pray together for all of the needs on the weekly “Life Events” email sent out to church officers.
Meal Ministry
The Meal Ministry team cooks as needed to fill a freezer with meals for those who need a little extra support from time to time.
The Meal Ministry team cooks as needed to fill a freezer with meals for those who need a little extra support from time to time.
Stephen Ministry
Our Stephen Ministers are church members who have received over 50 hours of training on how to be an empathetic listener. They are men and women of all ages and backgrounds who have a wide range of life experiences to share. They don't preach – they offer guidance and support.
Our Stephen Ministers are church members who have received over 50 hours of training on how to be an empathetic listener. They are men and women of all ages and backgrounds who have a wide range of life experiences to share. They don't preach – they offer guidance and support.
Fellowship/Special Events
The Fellowship Committee plans and hosts events to bring members together for fun and joyful experiences throughout the year.
The Fellowship Committee plans and hosts events to bring members together for fun and joyful experiences throughout the year.
Health
The Health Committee coordinates learning opportunities and events for health concerns of the congregation and community in cooperation with the Parish Nurse.
The Health Committee coordinates learning opportunities and events for health concerns of the congregation and community in cooperation with the Parish Nurse.
Recreation
The Recreation Team works closely with our Recreation Director to promote wellness and provide opportunities to increase quality of life through our church gym facilities, group classes, and events.
The Recreation Team works closely with our Recreation Director to promote wellness and provide opportunities to increase quality of life through our church gym facilities, group classes, and events.
JOY Fellowship
The JOY (Just Older Youth) Fellowship Team plans and coordinates activities throughout the year for older adults in our congregation.
The JOY (Just Older Youth) Fellowship Team plans and coordinates activities throughout the year for older adults in our congregation.
WAF Volunteers
The WAF Volunteer Committee serves and secures additional volunteers on Wednesday nights. They help with check-in, serve dinner, clean up, and reset the dining room for Sunday worship.
The WAF Volunteer Committee serves and secures additional volunteers on Wednesday nights. They help with check-in, serve dinner, clean up, and reset the dining room for Sunday worship.
Visitor and New Member Committee
The Visitor and New Member Committee supports the work of the Visitor and New Member Coordinator by facilitating connection and involvement for visitors and new members.
The Visitor and New Member Committee supports the work of the Visitor and New Member Coordinator by facilitating connection and involvement for visitors and new members.
Greeters
The Greeter Team serves to make sure visitors and current members feel welcome as they come to church each Sunday. They are available to help with directions, general guidance, and potential safety concerns.
The Greeter Team serves to make sure visitors and current members feel welcome as they come to church each Sunday. They are available to help with directions, general guidance, and potential safety concerns.
Offering
The Offering Committee is composed of all current deacons to collect offerings on Sunday mornings.
The Offering Committee is composed of all current deacons to collect offerings on Sunday mornings.
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