MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS
Pastoral Care services are available for every member of Neighborhood Church. If you have a need for practical services or support during times of transition, stress or illness, please email our Pastoral Care Coordinators, Lyn Munro and Sue Iri.
Resources
Pastoral Care team members Ann Grant and Alex Ford currently provide two support groups:
Life After Loss is a support group for those going through a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship.
Grief Support is a peer group for members who have experienced the death of a loved one.
We’re looking into the possibility of a Caregiver Support Group for those who provide full-time care to loved ones. If this interests you, please reach out to Sue or Lyn!
VISION AND TESTIMONIALS
We aim to foster a nurturing environment and community of members who help each other in times of need. We believe this mutual reliance builds relationships and deepens friendships, so volunteers comprise our network of caregivers.
Why should you reach out to Pastoral Care? We thought we’d let our members share their reasons...
We aim to foster a nurturing environment and community of members who help each other in times of need. We believe this mutual reliance builds relationships and deepens friendships, so volunteers comprise our network of caregivers.
Why should you reach out to Pastoral Care? We thought we’d let our members share their reasons...
It brings a sense of community to Neighborhood:
“For as long as we can remember, Pastoral Care has been one of the glues holding Neighborhood together. Most recently we had direct experience. I had significant back surgery in early June and Pastoral Care reached out to us in advance asking if we would like meals during recovery. The subsequent three weeks of meals three times a week allowed me to enjoy the company of those who brought the meals and focus on the recovery of mind, body, and spirit.””
It allows you to give back to your beloved community:
“The Pastoral Care team is a very important part of our beloved community. I have been both a receiver and giver of their services. Living alone and knowing they were there provided me with peace of mind and lessened the stress of recovery from surgery. It was wonderful to have church members provide meals when I was unable to prepare them myself. As a giver of services, I have repaid this wonderful service by providing meals and rides for others. I hope all NUUC members know that this wonderful team is there to support them and all of us.”
It cares for you in a time of great need:
“Pastoral Care was a godsend when we had our twins. We were overwhelmed, overworked and over our heads. The meals and company brought respite and love, both things we are eternally grateful for.”
Services
Support of our members is the mission of Pastoral Care. We are more in need of volunteers than ever- please consider ways to help!
Please sign up below if you are willing to volunteer or if you would like to request a service. Our services at this time include:
1. Deliveries and errands
2. Grocery and pharmacy shopping
3. Short-term meal delivery
4. Phone check-ins and support
5. Resource suggestions
NOTE: For grocery and pharmacy deliveries, requestors must cover costs involved and make arrangements in advance with the volunteer to pay that volunteer. This cost will not be covered by the church.