Pastoral care at St. Andrew’s occurs formally and informally and is the work of the whole community. We visit community members at home, in the hospital, or in care residences; offer rides to church and other events; deliver flowers; and more!
Pastoral care is one of the many ways that we love our neighbours and remind every member of our community that they are beloved and cared for.
For more information about our pastoral care ministries, see below. 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: This team of volunteers offers monthly visits to those who are no longer able to attend church regularly. These visits allow visitors to share stories and well-wishes from the whole St. Andrew’s community, and include conversation, prayer, and sharing Holy Communion.
Altar Flower Delivery: After each Sunday service, a volunteer delivers the flowers display on the church altar to a parishioner in need of a boost, or marking a special life event, such as a birthday or anniversary.
Care Home Service: A monthly Communion service conducted at AMICA Beechwood, followed by lunch in Beechwood’s bistro.
Prayer Chain: A group of committed parishioners pray regularly (daily) and confidentially for requests that come to them. The coordinator receives requests by email and sends them to team members. Team members pray privately for a week, a month, or as long as Spirit moves them. Requests may come from anyone, and only first names are used.
Volunteer Drivers: Offering rides to and from church services and other events to members of our community who can no longer drive themselves.