Lay Caring

Members of the church community have joined together in the Lay Caring Group. Lay Caring’s purpose is to provide lay pastoral care and practical help for the church community. The Lay Caring Group recognizes members and friends who have something about which to be congratulated or who are in need of help. Accomplishments and words of comfort are frequently expressed in Open Minds & Open Hearts (the UU CCH Newsletter) as well private displays of support. If you or anyone you know have news to share or are in need of help, you may contact a member of Lay Caring through the Church Office. All discussions with members are conducted with an attitude of confidentiality. We activate networking in the church community for support for members ill and otherwise in need. We do not provide in-depth counseling; rather, active listening is employed.

Major Activities:
1. Visit persons who are ill or unable to attend church activities.
2. Provide transportation to church functions for those no longer able to drive but still capable of participation.
3 . Network through church Lay Carers who are assigned to specific neighborhood groups to provide support in the form of meals or transportation.
4 . Send cards of sympathy, get well cards, etc.
5 . Write columns in the newsletter about church members (confidentiality is preserved).
6. Meet monthly to formulate plans to help church members in need.

New members are welcome to join Lay Caring at any time. Please see the Lay Caring Chair or any member of Lay Caring to express interest.

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HELP US TO BE CARING AND HELPFUL

To help us stay connected to one another, please call the church office with your news or request for resources or assistance. the church number is 856-667-3618 or e-mail to uucch@aol.com . You may also contact the minister or any member of Lay Caring.