The Parish Nurse leads a Health Ministry team to minister to the health needs of the church community, with Spiritual Care as the central emphasis. This is a continuation of Jesus’ commission to care for those in need, “to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick” Luke 9:2.

The Parish Nurse engages the therapeutic qualities of church, community and faith in God to promote health and healing. This includes collaborating with the Pastoral staff, volunteers who provide care-giving related services and other health care professionals in the congregation.

Services provided:

• Health and wellness counseling and referral to resources
• Support groups including for women with cancer and those in grief
• Monthly Newsletters Healthy Tidings, health related bulletin board and library
• Provide health educational opportunities such as Living Well with Chronic Conditions class, Walk to Jerusalem, nutrition classes
• Coordinate volunteers for meals, transportation, visitation, etc.
• Involvement with our sister church Castillo Fuerte in Guatemala
• Hospital and home visitation for spiritual support and health consultation and recommendations (this does not involve "hands-on" care)

For further information contact:
Mary, RN e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dawn, RN e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dear Friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. 3 John v. 2