SHEPHERD CARE
Volunteers visit our members who are in nursing homes or retirement communities.  Special relationships of Christian caring are developed and the gift of intergenerational friendship enjoyed.

Contact:

Carol Connolly
314-966-8167, ext. 105

CARE CLEARINGHOUSE
A short-term, limited commitment for members of our congregation to give as well as receive.  The KUMC Care Clearinghouse matches member needs with member talents for a variety of services.  Volunteers are usually called on in times of crisis, death, hospital stays, or any other short-term need to make a meal, provide a ride, care for a child, etc.

STEPHEN MINISTERS
Stephen Ministers are lay people extensively trained in the ministry of Christian care-giving and support for people who are facing various crises in their lives, such as terminal illness, grief, hospitalization, job crisis, spiritual crisis, separation or divorce, birth, adoption or disabilities - people needing the support of a Christian friend.  Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry where those receiving care can be sure their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship will remain private.  Through this program, a strong and supportive ministry team is built between pastors and lay people who together bring God's care to others.  Training sessions are held in the fall, every other year.

Contact:

Rev. Sue Mitch
314-966-8167, ext. 107