Pastoral Care

Chair: Betty duPlessis email

Board Liaison: Ron Gusek

Information Brochure link

While Rev. Roger is away, ministers from Calgary Presbytery will be available to respond to serious pastoral care concerns. Call the church office (256-3181) for their contact information. For concerns such as visiting those in long term care, prayer requests, requests for rides or other needs, please call the church office or call Pastoral Care Team Chair, Betty duPlessis.  You will be referred to people who can help you.

The Pastoral Care team of 80 volunteers endeavours to care for and support people in many ways. 

• The Healing Touch Team Ministry is an integral part of our caring church. Please go to Healing Touch webpage for more information about this special Pastoral Care program. Volunteer healers meet regularly for practices, and appointments can be booked through the church office.
• Spiritual Direction is available on a one-to-one basis. Please book appointments through the church office.
• The Care Ring Ministry is a pastoral call out to each church family three times per year. It is a friendly call to see how you and your family are doing and to share that the church is there for YOU on your Christian journey.
• The Prayer Chain is ongoing and is available to accept Prayer Requests. Please send prayer reqests to the church office.
• Cards are sent to express congratulations on joyful occasions or to show support in difficult times. 
• Our Minister and Pastoral Care Team visit those in hospital and those requesting a home or office visit.  Please send Pastoral Care requests to the church office.
• A Pastoral Care box and request cards are available at the back of the sanctuary for any prayer requests and for pastoral care concerns.

For Emergency Pastoral Care concerns only, please call 403-242-7708 for Rev. Bob Mutlow.  

The Pastoral Care team is dedicated to: Supporting the congregation members needs Working in conjunction with the Minister Confidentiality Caring and Concern (accompanied by healing action, if necessary) Openness, always considering new caring and concern ministries

Various services are provided by your Pastoral Care Team as we work in conjunction with the Minister to meet needs, and you are invited to: Get to know the programs we presently offer Explore what these programs can do for you Give us suggestions for any new avenues of caring we can pursue Get involved yourself

Link to Calgary Presbytery Pastoral Care information.

Healing Ministry

Coordinator: Joyce Duncan

The Healing Ministry is grounded in the teachings of Jesus and our Christian faith.  The power of healing comes from God and the practitioners are channels for the flow of that healing energy for your highest good. 

Healing Team is founded on the belief that all people have the ability to facilitate healing through compassionate intent and that energy- based healing can be integrated with other forms of health care.

Our healing team does reach out to hospital, home and nursing home visits, and our mission is to grow that portion of our ministry in the future.  Enquires about joining the Healing Team, or appointments to receive Healing Team, should be directed through the church office. 

For more information about Healing Team please visit the Healing Ministry webpage. 

Prayer Ministry

Coordinator: Fran Porter

The Prayer Ministry is a dedicated group committed to the power of prayer and the presence of God within all human situations. Our directives come from the scriptures. Prayer Chain members pray individually and together.

Matthew 18:19-20 says, "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." 

And in Mark 11:24, we read, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."  

All who believe in the power and healing energy of prayer, or would like to enrich their own lives through prayer, are welcome to join us. If you wish to request a prayer please drop off your requests in the Prayer Box located at the back of the Sanctuary or contact the church office.

Prayer Ministry Team webpage: Team members must login in order to be able to access this page. The Web Administrator must also set up each individual's access with approval by Fran Porter only.

Shawnessy Lodge

Coordinator: Margaret Kinley

At 2pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, Rev. Roger Kett and some of our congregation meet at Shawnessy Lodge for a Worship Service. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Marg Kinley.

Spiritual Direction Ministry

The Spiritual Direction Ministry will appeal to the individual who desires to explore his/her own spirituality in a confidential setting with a trained spiritual companion. For further information, please pick up a Spiritual Direction's brochure at the church or contact Elaine Mansfield. 

Pastoral Care Visits

Hospital and home visits are another extension of our caring designed to ensure that hospital or home-bound patients do not feel abandoned or alone. Shut-ins are visited in order to pray, to provide companionship, or just to offer a pair of loving arms for a hug. 

Care Ring Ministry

Coordinator: Wendy Johnson

Care Ring Ministry is a pastoral call-out to all congregational families three times a year. 

Cards

Coordinators: Margaret Boone and Eileen Tillett

The Caring Cards which acknowledge significant events in the lives of the congregation. These cards contain personal notes expressing condolence, congratulation, or simply support. Please contact the church office if you know of anyone who could benefit from receiving a Caring Card.