Christy Allen

Christy Allen

Director of Care Ministry

Christy began as Director of Care Ministry at The United Church in March 2024. She attended Liberty University, graduating in 1993. Christy is married and has three children.

With 30 years of ministry training and experience, Christy has served alongside Pastor Wade in various churches. She has engaged with people of all ages and backgrounds through both her professional and volunteer work. Additionally, she has an extensive history of coordinating and facilitating groups.

In her free time, Christy enjoys exercising, traveling, spending time with her adult children, and discovering cozy restaurants.

Summer Care Ministry: Send a Card to a Senior Companion

This June and July, join us in our Senior Companion Summer Card Ministry, a simple and meaningful way to show care and connection. Our Senior Companions (previously known as “special members”) are those in our church family who are aging or facin...

Hidden Needs in Plain Sight

Seeing one another with care-filled eyes…. In any church family, there are needs that sit quietly beneath the surface. A warm smile might hide a weary heart. A quick greeting may mask the ache of loneliness. Someone faithfully showing up each Sun...

A Glimpse into the Ministry of Stewards: In Their Own Words

The role of a Steward often happens quietly, behind the scenes, but the impact is deeply felt. Whether visiting a senior companion, preparing for worship, or simply offering a listening ear, Stewards help build connection and care within our churc...

Happy Birthday Dorothy

Senior Companion Dorothy S. is celebrating her 91st birthday this month. Currently Dorothy is living at the Geneva Living Center but was active in the United Church for years. As a child she remembers when the Baptist Church burned. Dorothy has sp...

Care Ministry Opportunities

Looking for a meaningful way to serve? Our Care Ministry offers several ways to share God’s love through practical support: Support Team – Coordinator: Lydia Hospitality Team – Coordinator: June Meal Train Team – Coord...

Caring in Action: How Our Helping Hands Care Teams Are Making a Difference

Over the past year, new teams within the Care Ministry have quietly stepped up to support church members in times of need. From offering rides, preparing meals, visiting with those who are homebound or recovering, helping to move furniture and sim...

Introducing Our New Care Ministers

We are excited to introduce six wonderful individuals who are stepping into a new role within our church family–as Care Ministers. Each of these individuals has a heart for serving others and a meaningful history of offering care, encouragement, ...

Stewards would like to welcome Jim to our Senior Companion Circle

We’re delighted to welcome Jim H. as the newest member of our Senior Companion Circle–a ministry of presence and care for those who are 90 and above or living with ongoing health challenges. Through regular visits, phone calls, cards, and compassi...

Your Hands, His Work

Have you ever prayed for God to show you a way to serve? A way to make a real difference in someone’s life? What if the answer is as simple as changing a lightbulb, raking leaves, or picking up groceries? The needs within our church family are ma...

Stay Informed: Sign Up for Urgent Church Text Alerts

We want to ensure that our church family stays informed when it matters most. If you’re comfortable, we invite you to complete a Consent-to-Text Form, allowing us to send you urgent messages through Planning Center. These texts will be used only ...

Welcome New Stewards

“Guided by our love for the Lord and a deep commitment to serving others, the Board of Stewards seeks to extend God’s love through acts of humility, kindness, compassion, and faithfulness. Our mission is to provide companionship, support, and care...

Senior Companion Birthday

February 25 Happy Birthday Bob Ledgerwood! Bob has been a member of the United Church for many years. He regularly attended services until his health declined. He still attends a weekly Bible Study. Bob has two daughters and eight Grand Children...