PASTORAL CARE
The Pastoral Care Committee works with and supports the pastoral ministry of the clergy in reaching out to parishioners at Church of the Epiphany. We support those facing illness, loss, or life transitions. We share in moments of celebration and joy. We reach out to those who need extra support. We depend on the congregation to keep us in touch with the pastoral needs of our community.
Contact
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David Draper, Committee Chair
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Please contact us if we might be of help or comfort at pastoralcare@epiphany.org.
PASTORAL CARE GROUPS
Caregiver Support Group
The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly over Zoom. Parish members who are caring for a loved one gather to talk about their experience and support one another. The group is facilitated by a parishioner who is a Georgia-licensed psychologist.
Community of Hope
The Community of Hope is a group of lay volunteer pastoral caregivers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality, and equipped for serving in pastoral care ministries. COH lay chaplains may serve in the parish and in the wider community in nursing homes, hospitals, prisons, or homeless ministries. The program includes worship and witness, learning and teaching, and fellowship and service.
Eucharistic Visitors
Our parish COH members are licensed and trained as Eucharistic Visitors and deliver communion to those who are not able to come in person to church for worship.
Grief Group
The Grief Pastoral Care Group meets 1st Thursdays at noon via Zoom for a healing and faith based conversation around grief and loss. The group meets each month for a healing and faith-based conversation around grief and loss, led by parishioner Nancy Thompson, trained psychotherapist. Please contact Nancy before attending for the first time.
Healing Prayer Ministry
Members of the Community of Hope are available in the side chapel during the Eucharist on Sundays to offer prayers for healing.
PRAYERS & EMERGENCIES
Pastoral Emergencies
In the case of a pastoral emergency, Please call the church at 404.373.8338 and leave a message for the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright (ext. 14) or the Rev. Carmie McDonald (ext. 16). They will receive a message alert and return your call.
Prayer List
If you would like to add your name, or the name of a friend or family member to our prayer list, call or email the parish office. Names of friends and family members remain on the list for four weeks.
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