Want to make the world a little brighter and easier for people?
Check out our many options to provide care for others:
CARE Team: a task-oriented and provides concrete gifts of love to people in need (i.e. transportation, meal support, household support, etc.)
BeFrienders: compassionate listeners who are matched with seniors in Centennial’s community, and meet with them monthly to bear witness to their lives and offer a listening presence.
Congregational Caregivers: compassionate people who offer encouragement, companionship and prayer to people in need. A reliable form of transportation is useful.
Growing Through Loss Host: hospitable folks who help with registration, food, and other needs that make the Growing Through Loss support group program a caring ministry to individuals in bereavement.
Funeral/Memorial Service Support Team: a group that offers logistical support to the Director of Care, Funeral Coordinator and family during funeral and memorial services at Centennial. This support includes: A/V & ushering support in the sanctuary; baking bars; and helping host large group meals.
The Gathering volunteer: compassionate individuals who provide stimulating activities for those experiencing early- to mid-stage memory loss, and give five hours of respite to caregivers who desire a break.
Prayer Team: a team of people actively in prayer for needs that become known to the church, commit to praying for these needs, and help provide prayer activities.
Prayer Chain: a team of people actively in prayer around needs that become known to the church, and commit to praying for these needs.
Prayer Shawl and Baby Blanket Team: a group that creates and provides prayer shawls for people experiencing illness, and also baby blankets for newborns, by praying as you knit them for the people who will receive them.
Want to improve someone's quality of life and remind them they are beloved? Connect with:
Parish Nurse Julia Nordling | parishnurse [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org | 651.633.7644
