New commissions

At the 10:00am worship service this Sunday, August 20, 14 parishioners who completed 50 hours of training this summer will be commissioned as Stephen Ministers. They have been matched with parishioners who have requested the type of confidential support the ministers can offer, and the pairs will typically meet for one hour each week.

Stephen Ministry is a well-established Christian listening ministry that has trained thousands of lay people to meet with individuals confidentially, and to really hear them. Volunteers support people going through life crises, such as the death of a spouse or child, grave illness, loss of a job, or other such challenges.

If you would like to meet with a Stephen Minister or have questions about the ministry, please contact Dcn Anne Strong at revranne@gmail.com or parishioner Bill Symonds wcsymonds@gmail.com.