Factoids from Pastoral Visitors
Who Are the Pastoral Visitors?
Pastoral Visitors are members of our church who are appointed by the Minister(s) to serve as pastoral care givers in our congregation, in order to enhance our level of ministry. These volunteers serve in the spirit of the first UU principle, “to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person”, and they work to extend this ministry of hope and support. The work of the Pastoral Visitors is always kept in the strictest of confidence.
What Do Pastoral Visitors Do?
Pastoral Visitors work with the Minister(s) to offer personal spiritual support (as opposed to the CareNet** committee which provides logistical, practical support to all members of the church community in the following ways-
- visit the ill at home or in the hospital.
- support those going through a life crisis or transition.
- maintain contact with those unable to attend church due to illness or disability.
- support friends or family involved in care-giving.
- comfort the bereaved.
- sponsor workshops on relevant topics, such as Grief or Crisis.
- convey information regarding community resources.