Congregational Care

Remembering the biblical imperative to love your neighbor as yourself, St. Francis' congregational care ministries tend to the needs of each other by matching those needs with those who can help. Below are the various ways in which we support one another through life's many transitions, challenges, and joys.

The Friends from St. Francis provide support for families at the time of death in a parishioner's family. We offer a basket of products for houseguests, a simple reception or visitation at the church, ushers for the funeral, and other services to ease the grieving process. Friends from St. Francis will respond as the family wishes at this difficult time. Contact Brenda MacFadden or Ellen Lyon to find out more.

Shepherd's Hands monitors and tends to the needs of each other in a neighborly way, whether by providing meals, helping with errands, making phone calls, writing notes, or giving a ride to an appointment or to church. Contact Claudia Reich to find out more.

A group of parishioners who are trained to care for those facing life's challenges. Stephen Ministers provide one-on-one, confidential, Christ-centered support to Christ's community through times of crisis, illness, grief, or other difficulties. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen's Minister, or know someone who might appreciate a call from a Stephen's Minister, please contact the office to be connected with Shirley Smith.

Eucharistic Visitors are individuals trained to offer Holy Communion to parishioners and friends whose current condition makes it difficult or impossible to attend regular church services. If you or someone you know would like Communion brought, or you would like to become a Eucharistic Visitor, please contact Nancy Stiefel.

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry reaches out to others and to each other by meeting weekly to knit or crochet prayer shawls, which are then blessed and given to people in times of transition. If you would like a prayer shawl delivered to someone in need, or if you are interested in participating, please contact Kris Cooke.

The Piecemakers Ministry gathers crafters of all skill levels (experienced and novice alike) to create comforting quilts for Project Linus. Supported by donations, their mission is to provide a sense of security, warmth, and love to seriously ill or traumatized children in need.

The St. Francis Men's Bible Study offers an opportunity for men of the parish to gather for fellowship, prayer, and in-depth study of Scripture. This small group setting encourages meaningful discussion and support as we explore how the Bible informs our daily lives and faith journey.

Prayer

Our Congregational Prayer List is updated each week and included in the Sunday service order. Requests for our Congregational Prayer List are stated publicly and may be completed online, by completing a prayer card in the pew racks while at church, or by contacting the office.

Our Intercessory Prayer group meets regularly to pray for the life of the parish. Requests for our Intercessory Prayer List are kept confidential and may be completed online, by completing a prayer card in the pew racks while at church, or by contacting the office.