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PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Care Committee

This committee consists of each ministry leader in this area and meets to evaluate and implement the needs of each ministry. 

Committee Chair - Rev. Cathy Halford 

Vestry Shepherd – Kellye Whalen

Birthday Cards

Participants in this ministry coordinate the sending of birthday cards to all members of St. Columb’s on the week of their birthday. 

Ministry Leaders - Gloria Mitchell, Emily George, CiCi Whitehurst

Grief Group

The purpose of this pastoral group is to meet and discuss issues of grief for those who have lost loved ones and would benefit from processing their grief with others. 

Ministry Leader - Gus Schreiber

College Care Packages

Participants prepare care packages for our current college students with snacks, games, meditations, and a note from the clergy.

Ministry Leaders – Rev. Cathy Halford, Kellye Whalen

Daughters of the King

The DOK is a nationally recognized organization within the Episcopal Church of women who formally devote themselves to prayer and service in the church. This ministry requires a period of training and formal admission during a service. 

Ministry Leader - Deenie Grubbs

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

LEV’s take communion to those who are unable to attend in-person services. They also assist the clergy in maintaining an active list of pastoral needs in the parish. This ministry requires training and Diocesan certification, which St. Columb’s provides in house.

Ministry Leader - Rev. Cathy Halford

Meals to Parishioners

As the pastoral need arises, this team of volunteers takes preps meals and takes them to the homes of the parishioner(s) in need.

Ministry Leader - Rebecca Grant

Prayer Shawl Ministry 

Participants in this ministry create shawls to offer solace and comfort to those in pastoral need. The shawls contain prayers of support and encouragement and are blessed by the clergy before being distributed. 

Ministry Leader- Betty Jo Mahaffey

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