Congregational Care

Congregational Care

Congregational Care at Trinity is provided by the Pastoral Care Coordinator, the Deacons, and others who assist the pastor by bringing the physical, spiritual, and emotional healing of Christ to persons in need. Below is a list of the services currently in place, whether individuals and families are celebrating a joy or going through trying times. We invite any member who desires to help with this ministry to please contact Dee Lindblom at 651-738-0045 or dee@trinitywoodbury.org.

Home and hospital visits are provided for members who are homebound, who are going through a difficult time due to illness or the death of a loved one, or who are hospitalized.

Deacons - The Board of Deacons is responsible for providing lay pastoral care at Trinity. Their job description in the Book of Order is “one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress.”

Funeral Committee - For our bereaved church members, there is a team of volunteers who will serve a luncheon or reception in the fellowship hall following a funeral service.

Mental Health Group - The Mental Health Group is an educational ministry and a ministry to and with people and families affected by brain disorders (mental illness). Trinity recognizes that serious mental illness exists within its family of faith and that it is a medical condition, treatable with medication and various therapies; it is not a moral weakness, character defect, a lack of spirituality and/or a result of poor parenting. The mission of this group is to encourage education that raises awareness and compassion, and to support ministry that empowers persons and families affected by mental illnesses/brain disorders to full participation in our community.

• An educational program, generally either a speaker or a video, is held the 4^th Monday of the month, from 6:30 – 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

• Mental Health Month is observed through worship, prayer and education during October.

• “Healthy Mind Matters” page of the Pathways newsletter provides news and information on a variety of mental health topics.

Healing Service - A Service of Healing is held during the year for all who are suffering from physical disease, mental or emotional distress, grief, and estrangement from loved ones. This service is an opportunity to pray and to receive God’s comfort and healing.

Prayer Chain Ministry – Members receive specific requests for which they set aside time to pray. If you or someone you know is in need of prayers and support, you may fill out a prayer request form in the pew racks, or contact Dee Lindblom at 651-738-0045 or dee@trinitywoodbury.org to be put on the prayer chain.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - During the difficult times in our lives, we are strengthened by God and by the support of each other. Members come together and/or individually knit or crochet with tender loving prayer comfort shawls and lap blankets to give to those who are grieving or experiencing pain or illness.

Knitted Baby Caps are presented to parents on behalf of the church to celebrate the birth of a child.