Congregational Care Ministries - Caring ministries to meet the needs of Central’s congregation for support, encouragement, and physical assistance.

Helpful gifts for serving these ministries:

Shepherding · Counseling · Mercy · Evangelism · Discernment · Encouragement · Wisdom

Here’s what these teams do:

50-Year Member Recognition

Plan, promote, and execute worship-related celebration to honor Central’s newest 50 year members.

Congregation Visitation

Provide caring support and listening by visiting Central members and friends in hospitals, nursing homes, and their homes.

Congregational Letters

Coordinate production, signing and mailing of letters to support and encourage members and friends of Central experiencing joys, difficulty, illness, or other unusual circumstances.

Flower Delivery

Deliver flowers displayed in worship to shut-in members and friends of Central.

Funeral Receptions

As requested by families, provide and serve refreshments to create a warm, caring environment in which the family can share condolences and memories.

Grief Support

Minister to and provide support for those who are grieving the death of loved ones, by reaching out with empathy and creating an environment of absolute confidentiality.

In-Home Eucharist

Accompany pastors to help them administer communion to persons shut-in at hospitals, nursing homes, or their residences.

Meals for Members

Provide food for members who may be unable for a short time to provide their own meals or need the support of their church family.

Parish Nurse

Provide a vital link between the faith and medical communities in caring for the physical, spiritual, and other needs of Central’s congregation.

Shut-in Writing and Calling

Maintain contact with Central’s members and friends who are shut-in, through phone calls and letters.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are caring, confidential, trained lay persons who offer long-term one-on-one care in our congregation.

Contacts listed as "To be determined" will be established by the cluster Vision & Planning Team.



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