Pastoral Care Team Committee

Purpose

To oversee the ministry of care-giving

Membership

  • Chair
  • Ministry Staff
  • Members and adherents of the Congregation who have received appropriate training.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing occasional and chronic visitation as required. The Pastoral Care Visitation Team provides an audio record of church services for shut-ins upon request.
  • Providing short-term, focused pastoral care as required.
  • Maintaining contact with all members/adherents for communication and pastoral care.
  • Arranging transportation for Special Communion services and for Sunday services upon request.

Additional Activities of the Pastoral Care Team

  • Organizing Special Communion services, including transportation and fellowship and refreshments following services.
  • Ordering and arranging for the delivery of Easter lilies.
  • Undertaking continuing education either by attending events organized by Pastoral Care Ottawa, by having relevant speakers at Pastoral Care Committee meetings, or through book studies.
  • Arranging and/or providing meals through the Caring Kitchens program.