Pastoral Care & Support through Good Times and Bad
Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Peter do you love me?” Each time Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, I love you.” Jesus answered, “Then feed my sheep; tend my lambs.” Feeding Jesus’ sheep, tending Jesus’ lambs, caring for and supporting those who are lost, suffering, or new to the fold — this is the mission of Pastoral Ministry at St. Margaret’s.
Serving in ministries of prayer, care, and support. the people of St. Margaret’s are called, gifted, and trained to be the healing hands of Christ.
Supportive Care
Alzheimer/Dementia Group meets monthly to provide support to those who are caring for someone with Alzheimers or Dementia.
Eucharistic Visitors take communion to those who are homebound or hospitalized, following worship on Sunday mornings.
Griefshare ministry supports those who are grieving the death of a loved one through a series of educational and inspirational videos and small group discussion. People from within and outside the church are always welcome.
Healing Prayer Ministries is a team of pastoral ministers who assist the clergy in anointing and praying for individuals desiring companionship in prayer both during and after worship.
Memorial Receptions
As a service to members of our parish family experiencing the loss of a loved one, and upon request, the St. Margaret’s Memorial Reception Committee lovingly prepares a post-service reception for the deceased’s family and friends . A dedicated and caring team transforms Bristol Hall into a beautiful reception room, complete with delicious food and beverages. Volunteers set up the room with tables and chairs for eating, prepare food in the kitchen, bake cookies, and do post-reception clean up. Anyone wishing to help is encouraged to contact us.
Spiritual Direction and Companionship inspires people to experience authenticity in their lives as they connect with and explore the ground of all being, that deepest of truths which is beyond life and death and goes by many names, including God, and no name at all.
TLC Meals and Assistance provides meals when people may be alone following an operation or hospitalization and at other times of need or crisis. Sometimes, transportation, grocery shopping and errands are provided.
Saint Margaret’s Stephen Ministers have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting. They provide Christ-centered confidential support to people in need. Trained in active listening, they meet with those experiencing life challenges to reflect on a path forward.
What is a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is a congregational member trained to offer one-to-one compassionate care to a person who is hurting while going through tough times.
A Stephen Minister may be helpful when facing a job loss; a serious illness; death of a loved one.
Stephen Ministers receive training and ongoing supervision to improve their care-giving relationships.
Still need a little more information?
If you or someone you know would like to consider meeting with a Stephen Minister,
contact the church office at (425) 746-6650 or email office@saintmargarets.org
Here are some FAQ’s to help you start your journey with a Stephen Minister at St. Margaret’s.
There are a number of other prayer ministries at St. Margaret’s. Click here to explore those ministries. http://saintmargarets.org/worship/prayer/
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7
For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah. 29:11
Please contact our Pastoral Team for further information.