Care Ministry

At The United Church, our Care Ministry ensures that no one walks alone. Through acts of kindness, compassion, and practical support, we nurture and strengthen our church family in times of need and joy alike. Our Care Teams offer help through meals, rides, visits, and encouragement, simple yet meaningful ways of sharing Christ’s love and reminding each person they are valued and cared for.
Care Ministry

Core Mission

We foster hope and belonging by providing practical assistance, emotional support, and spiritual encouragement to those in need. Our trained Care Teams offer a safe, understanding space where individuals can share their challenges and find strength in Christ’s love.

Ministry Teams

Board of Stewards

A ministry of presence and care for those who are 90 and above, or in a season of life where additional friendship and support are especially meaningful. This ministry celebrates those who have reached a special season of life, marked by wisdom, faith, and enduring grace, offering friendship, meaningful connection, and compassionate support.

Stewards share in meaningful friendships with their Senior Companions, growing together through visits, conversation, prayer, and the joy of shared faith.

They also oversee various church services, including communion preparation, holiday celebrations, and remembrance services.

Care Teams

Meal Train

Volunteers prepare and deliver meals to members experiencing illness, recovery, or other special circumstances, offering nourishment, comfort, and care when it’s needed most.

Care Ministers

Trained Care Ministers walk alongside members facing medical challenges or personal hardship, providing short-term care, encouragement, and spiritual support during their journey toward healing and renewal.

Transportation Team

This team ensures members have reliable rides to medical appointments, treatments, and procedures, helping them access essential care and stay connected to the church community.

Support Team

Volunteers offer hands-on help for practical needs—from light household assistance to errands—helping ease everyday burdens during times of difficulty.

Visitation Team

Our Visitation Team responds to urgent or short-term needs by visiting members in hospitals or rehabilitation centers, offering prayer, encouragement, and a caring presence.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Handcrafted prayer shawls are lovingly created and given to those in need of comfort, healing, or celebration, a tangible reminder that they are wrapped in prayer and cared for by their church family.

Hospitality Team

Our greeters and hosts create a warm, welcoming atmosphere within the sanctuary, helping everyone feel seen, valued, and connected.

Card Ministry Team

Through heartfelt cards and personal notes, this team reaches out during times of illness, loss, or celebration—offering encouragement and reminding recipients that they are remembered and loved.

Training and Development

We invest in our Care Team volunteers through ongoing training, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and spiritual grounding needed to serve with compassion and excellence.

Our Care Ministry stands as a living expression of Christ’s love, building a community where every person feels supported, valued, and cared for in every season of life.

New Year's Resolution: Use Your God-Given Gifts

Consider Serving on a Care Team As a new year begins, many of us pause to think about where we are and who we’re becoming. We make resolutions about health, habits, family, and time. But what if this year’s resolution looked a little different? ...

A Heartfelt Thank-You to Our Stewards Completing Their Service

This month, we express our sincere gratitude to two Stewards who are concluding their service on the Board. Rachel has faithfully served for six years, offering steady leadership, compassion, and deep relational care to her Senior Companions. H...

How Care Ministry Touches Hearts

Shared by Those We’ve Served Thank you Steward Friends “Thank you for many special cards and messages of encouragement that you sent me. I am blessed and enjoy each note. I am happy when I am able to see friends at church, or a visit. The Friend...

Senior Companion Birthday

January 15 - Jim H. Jim enjoys the simple and joyful things in life - long summer walks, music, and good food. His favorite hymns include When Morning Gilds the Skies and Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Summer is his favorite season, with winter co...

Family Ministry January Update

Sunday school: During the month of November, our Sunday school kids were invited to take part in a Mission Project. Our goal was to bring in 50 items over the course of the month for local food pantries. We surpassed our goal and brought in 64 ...

Annual Remembrance Service - January 25, 2026

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, a portion of our late worship service will be dedicated to our Annual Remembrance, a meaningful tradition in which we honor those of our church family who have passed into God’s care during the past year. During thi...