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Good Sams
Good Sams provide services on a short-term basis to parishioners who need help during times of illness or other emergencies. They provide meals, rides, visitation and other help, and last year helped over 150 parishioners. Part of Good Sams, the families with infants and toddlers ministry assists families with young children, and families expecting a new baby. Volunteers provide rides to the doctor, meals, child care so mom has time for a nap or bubble bath! Please contact the office if you need a helping hand while preparing for your newest member of the family.
Healing Ministry
The Healing Ministry continues to grow at St. Paul's, with regular prayer sessions, a Healing Eucharist the 2nd Monday of each month in addition to the laying on of hands at each Sunday's main service. Individual healing prayer sessions are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul’s. Sessions are scheduled for an hour but usually last 40 – 50 minutes. To schedule, contact Donna Colombo
Hospital Visitors
In addition to healing prayer during services, our pastoral care programs are broad and welcoming, with many participating in the various ministry opportunities. Our hospital ministry team members visit John Muir Hospital on a regular basis, calling on all who have registered as Episcopalian upon admission to the hospital, and we hope to resume our ministry at Kaiser Hospital, which is also in Walnut Creek.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
LEVs are commissioned to take communion to several housebound or hospitalized parishioners. These visits include an abbreviated service using the day's readings and prayers, as well as time for visitation, if appropriate. The congregation sends them out with a special prayer at the end of the service. New LEV training sessions are now forming. To become a LEV or to request a visit, contact the office or Pat Baxter.
Prayer Network
A large group of dedicated prayer network members communicate via telephone and e-mail and pray for all whose names are submitted to the parish office. This ongoing activity has been a strong force for many years at St. Paul's. Those who wish to be, are listed in our weekly bulletin. To request a prayer, call the Church Office 925-934-2324 or send an email to prayernetwork@stpaulswc.org.
Respite for Caregiver Volunteers
Volunteers offer their time to provide rest for members of the congregation who are caring for a relative or friend. Contact Arline Speiler.
To request a visit, meal or other service, please contact the Church Office or send an email to: pastoralcare@stpaulswc.org.
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