Caring Ministries

We are called to compassion.

Here are a few of the ways we care for each other.

If you want to request help or if you want to volunteer, please email care@fumc-a2.org.

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Stephen Ministry

Offering active listening and support during life transitions and vulnerable times.

Contact care@fumc-a2.org if you need to speak with someone confidentially or if you want to learn more about training to become a Stephen Minister.

Meet our Stephen Ministers

Deb Brokaw

Jean Bush-Bacelis

Kathy Lawless

Susan Lott

Al Metz

Don Pell

Julie Zawacki

Prayer Shawls

Creating prayer shawls and quilts for those in need of comfort.

Contact: Susan Baily for information on how to contribute your skills.

To request a shawl delivery, email care@fumc-a2.org.

Prayer Chain

The Prayer Chain members serve our congregation by receiving concerns and celebrations via email and then supporting folks with their individual prayers.

You can submit a prayer request online or volunteer to become a member of our prayer chain by emailing care@fumc-a2.org.

Hospitality for Memorial Services

Greeters before the service, email care@fumc-a2.org.
Offering hospitality for receptions following memorial services.

Contact: Sue Seitz or Phyllis Hill to be part of the memorial receptions team.

Visitation Team

Our Visitation team members enjoy connecting monthly with our FUMC Just Older Youth (JOY) friends who cannot attend church in person. We invite you to join us to share stories and fellowship with some wonderful church members. You will be paired with someone for visits, phone calls and/or cards.

Contact: Susan Baily to volunteer or to suggest someone who could use a visit.

Meet our Visitation Team

Kristen Adkins

Susan Baily

Deb Brokaw

Bridget Held

Mara Palty

Cathy Pardon

Jan Radak

Helen Ryan

Karen Samford

Grief Support

If you have lost a loved one and would like to explore options for grief support, please contact Amy.

Contact: care@fumc-a2.org

Access Helpers

Access helpers help attendees navigate our buildings and parking lot safely and comfortably before services, during Connections and special events.

Contact: access@fumc-a2.org

Spiritual Companionship

If you’d like to talk one on one with a spiritual companion in a safe, unhurried space, please email soulfulcompanions@gmail.com. A spiritual companion listens and helps folks to pause and connect with the Holy in the midst of busy lives.

Contact: soulfulcompanions@gmail.com

United Women of Faith

The purpose of this group is to put faith, hope and love into action to help empower and improve the lives of women, youth and children. There are various subgroups within the church that usually meet once a month. Each group has a different focus, often related to building community; learning about local ways to help women, children and youth; continuing spiritual growth; presenting social action workshops; and helping with fundraising to support missions.

Contact: Linda LaBarre