PASTORAL CARE


Pastoral Volunteers who have been trained to assist the clergy in bringing care, comfort, and support to our members who are sick and shut-in, struggling with bereavement, loneliness, and/or other life challenges. If you would like more details on any of these ministries please contact Rene Burgess.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Lay volunteers who have been trained to provide specialized and confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Referral to a Stephen’s Minister comes through our clergy.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY

A SAFE PLACE TO HEAL Are you struggling with a Hurt, Hang-Up or Habit & in need of.. Christian companionship to grow and become strong? Supportive, respectful, and confidential sharing? A place to learn, and to grow spiritually? Finding a turning point in your life? A safe haven of refuge, and caring? ...Then Celebrate Recovery is a place for you! Contact Janice Davis McAdams for more details.

CHAPLAIN TO TWIN LAKES & BROOKWOOD

The Chaplain serves as liaison for Holy Comforter with our parishioners living in The Village at Brookwood and Twin Lakes. They provide individual and/or group support in grief counseling, transition, change, crisis, hospitalizations, and other life changing events. They also help the priest at Holy Comforter at Holy Eucharist for both communities.

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRIES

Volunteers who have been trained to assist the clergy in bringing care, comfort, and support to our members who are sick and shut-in, struggling with bereavement, loneliness, and/or other life challenges.

EUCHARISTIC VISITORS (EVs)

EVs are licensed laypersons authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration. A license is issued for a period of time not to exceed three years.

THE BEREAVEMENT TEAM

Begins their work when a loved one dies. They provide either a small reception after a funeral or an evening meal for the family.

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The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter

320 East Davis Street | PO Box 1336 (27216)
Burlington 27215, US

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