Pastoral Care

Part of the mission statement at All Saints’ is to ‘Care for those in need’ and caring for one another is a notable feature of church life at All Saints’.

The word ‘pastoral’ comes from the Bible’s image of the shepherd. Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, is the inspiration and model for all our pastoral care. A good shepherd will know his sheep well, lead them to good pasture, bandage their wounds, drive away predators, look for lost sheep and seek to bring them back into the fold. This means that thorough pastoral care includes nurturing healthy faith and protecting from potential spiritual danger the whole church as well as supporting those in need.

Pastoral Care is first and foremost an attitude of care for each other which is the privilege and responsibility of every church member. Whilst the clergy team hold responsibility for pastoral care, home groups are the key means through which members can provide mutual support and we would encourage everyone to be a member of a home group.

Pastoral Care at All Saints’ includes:

• Small groups
• Welcoming new people
• One to one support
• Pastoral Drop In
• Pastoral Care Team
• Prayer Ministry, listening and support
• Bereavement Support
• Practical help (for example through Care Force)
• Hospital and home visiting
• Debt and personal budgeting advice
• Pastoral Care training

 

Further information

If you require further information regarding the pastoral care services offered at All Saints’ please one of the numbers below:

• Karen Snowden on 07892870670
• Revd Sylvia Wilson on 07576152967
• The Church Office on (01642) 783814