The Pastoral Care Ministry seeks to remind those who cannot regularly attend church in person,
the vulnerable, and the lonely that they are well-remembered, loved, and cared for by our community.
Pastoral care occurres formally and informally, including visits by clergy and laypeople to
parishioners in their homes, in the hospital, or in care residences; transportation to church and other events.
Each member of the Pastoral Care team has been called by God to be His healing & compassionate presence in the lives of those who are, for the most part, unable to attend church because of age and/or infirmity.
Each member of the team is assigned one or more individuals to visit. These visits often include Bible reading, prayer, holding a hand, and, above all a listening heart.
Members of the home visiting team are now offering visits and home communion at least monthly.
The purpose of these visits is to share stories and well-wishes from the whole St. Andrew’s community, and to listen for any concerns that may require follow-up from the clergy. Our home visitors report meaningful conversation and deep connection with those they visit.
If you would like a visit from the pastoral care team, please call the church office (250-656-5322) and we will be happy to arrange for someone to come visit you!
Home-visiting ministry
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