Congregational Care Ministry ~ Caring Ministries
For more information contact church office
Men's Bible Study
A group of men who study scripture, pray together, and provide open environment to offer support on Saturday mornings.
Women's Bible Study
A group of women who study scripture, pray together, and provide open environment to offer support on Thursday mornings.
Christ Care Ministries
Multiple small group ministries within the church.
Condolence Notes - Parish Nurse, Congregational Care Ministry
Personal notes are sent to parishioners in regards to matters of bereavement up to one year after their loss.
Deacons' Fund - Minister, Parish Nurse 438-8077
The Fund provides financial assistance to people in need as determined by the ministers and parish nurse.
Fellowship Hour -
Hospitality Committee, Provides refreshments and hospitality to members and visitors after services on Sunday mornings.
Fellowship Meals
Meals prepared by members of the congregation for those in need of help.
Flower Deliveries - Chancel Guild
Deliver flowers to homebound, ill, or those designated by clergy.
Food Pantry
'In-house' food pantry available for those in immediate need.
Funeral/Memorial Receptions
Reception for families after memorial services and funerals.
HHearing Impaired Assistance - Deacons/Parish Nurse
Adaptive equipment.
Home Visitation & Communion -Deacons
Home visits and/or communion for members of the congregation by the deacons.
Job Networking
Networking and resume support.
Layette Ministry - Family Ministries, Children's Minister - Linda Van Tassel 438-8077
Deliver prayer books to family with newborns.
Mission Apartment
Eighteen month program for an individual or family in need.
New Member Ministries
New member classes and support.
Parish Nurse - Debbie Wein, RN 438-8077 ext. *820
Offers help as a Health Counselor and Advocate, Referral Resource, Facilitator, Wellness Education and Health Screenings.
Parish Rides
Arrangement for needed rides for medical visits or church services.
Parish Social Worker
Counselor and Advocate , food, clothing, and shelter need assessments
Parish Visitors
Congregational members visit homebound members.
Personalized Notes - Deacons
Letters to church members and others in regards to matters of special needs, illnesses or bereavement.
Prayer Chain
Prayer chain responds to 'blue card' requests (found in church pew racks) for immediate prayer concerns.
Prayer Ministries - Parish Nurse
Prayer group meets weekly by telephone to pray for our church and others.
Senior Luncheons
Fellowship Luncheons at First Congregational Church for the senior members of the church.
Stephen Ministry
One-to-one confidential, lay Christian care provided by trained Stephen Ministers.
Tape Ministry- Deacons - See weekly bulletin for details.
Weekly sermons on CD; listen to the sermon here on the website.
Visitor Recognition - Hospitality Committee
Bread delivery to new people and visitors
Wedding Coordinator
Assists Ministers and couples by facilitating use of Church for Wedding Ceremonies.
Wednesday Back to Church Nights