Congregational Care Ministry ~ Caring Ministries
Men's Bible Study - Bruce Smith 744-4505
A group of men who study scripture, pray together, and provide open environment to offer support on Saturday mornings.
Women's Bible Study - Yvonne Smith 744-4505
A group of women who study scripture, pray together, and provide open environment to offer support on Thursday mornings.
Christ Care Ministries - Christ Care Equippers: Bruce Smith 744-4505, Carol Schwanhausser 431-1970, Lynette Mathias 431-3771, Gerry O'Hara 431-5817, Rhonda Hill 438-3200, Jim Rouse 431-4086
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 - Church Office 438-8077, Tina Phillips 431-6272, Fran Allan 748-4981
Meals prepared by members of the congregation for those in need of help.
Flower Deliveries - Chancel Guild, Marie Pinchbeck 438-4226
Deliver flowers to homebound, ill, or those designated by clergy.
Food Pantry - Pam Steeves 438-7844, Cheryl Crowl 438-7086
'In-house' food pantry available for those in immediate need.
Funeral/Memorial Receptions - Lynette Mathias 431-3771, Rhonda Hill 438-3200
Reception for families after memorial services and funerals.
G.R.A.C.E.E. Dinners - Heidi Yeranossian 431-3659
Wednesday evenings - home cooking and lessons on sustainability for the whole family: reduce, reuse, recycle.
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 - David Montieth 431-9996
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 - Alexis Peter 431-4259
Eighteen month program for an individual or family in need.
New Member Ministries - Ruth Kirkpatrick 438-8077 ext. *810
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 - Nancy Braley 203 426-9918
Arrangement for needed rides for medical visits or church services.
Parish Social Worker - Alexis Peter, MSW 431-4259
Counselor and Advocate , food, clothing, and shelter need assessments
Parish Visitors - Debbie Wein, RN 438-8077 ext. *820
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 - Linda Onalfo 438-7858 lonalfo@aol.com 431-4384
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 - Debbie Wein, RN 438-8077 ext. *820
Fellowship Luncheons at First Congregational Church for the senior members of the church.
Stephen Ministry - Stephen Leaders: Loretta McMaster 438-9850, Debbie Wein 431-8347
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 - Anne Fitzgerald 431-0058
Assists Ministers and couples by facilitating use of Church for Wedding Ceremonies.
Wednesday Back to Church Nights - supper, short prayer service, classes, activities Provides an opportunity for the Congregation to come together for fellowship, learning and support
Youth Ministries - Leaders: David Lussier 438-8368, Bruce Smith 744-4505
Support services for youth, bible study, and fellowship.