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.
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.
Volunteers prepare and deliver meals to members experiencing illness, recovery, or other special circumstances, offering nourishment, comfort, and care when it’s needed most.
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.
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.
Volunteers offer hands-on help for practical needs—from light household assistance to errands—helping ease everyday burdens during times of difficulty.
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.
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.
Our greeters and hosts create a warm, welcoming atmosphere within the sanctuary, helping everyone feel seen, valued, and connected.
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.
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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.
Summer often brings a change in the regular rhythm of church life. Many groups take a break from meeting during the week, which can mean fewer opportunities for connection for some of our Senior Companions. This makes it especially important to fi...
Wednesday, July 29 • 6:30 p.m. Welcome Center You’re invited to our Second Annual Care Ministry Ice Cream Social! If you serve on a Care Ministry team, we’d love to spend an evening with you. Come enjoy ice cream, connect with friends, and get ...
As I listened to a presentation at the Church Mental Health Summit by Nate Gustafson, one thought kept returning to my mind: What does it take so that no one lives or dies without hope? We live in a culture that often celebrates youth, independe...
One of the beautiful things about church life is that ministry continues to grow as people notice needs, share ideas, and step forward with hearts to serve. Over the past several months, people in our church family have shared thoughtful ideas for...
Hello all… I am writing to shout out a thank you to all of you for helping one of our United Church Called to Care Canandaigua (CTCC) families with Wednesday dinner meals over the last three months. What a blessing we are to each other when we ar...
**Tuesday, July 29 6:30 p.m. Welcome Center** All Care Ministry Team Volunteers are invited to our annual summer ice cream social. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a sweet evening together! More det...
