Parish Care Ministries at First United Methodist Church
In response to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, we aspire to promote physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being through our ministries of compassion and care. You are invited to join with other members and friends of First United Methodist Church in putting a human face and a personal touch on our ministries.
Director of Parish Care
Sage River, our Director of Parish Care, is available to assist members and friends of FUMC with health and wellness issues in a variety of ways. Some of her activities include: making home, hospital and nursing home visits; providing support and counseling on health-related issues for individuals and their families or loved ones; making referrals to community resources; providing support for those experiencing grief and bereavement; and sharing resources on different health-related topics and illnesses. Please contact Sage at 354-5484 or email her at sage-river@icfirstchurch.org if she or the Parish Care Ministries can be of support to you or your family.
Please do not hesitate to contact Sage at 354-5484 or sage-river@icfirstchurch.org if she or Parish Care Ministries can support you or your family.
Parish Care Ministries Brochure
24/7 On-Call Phone System
Because we all know that crisis situations don’t always occur Monday through Friday from 8 to 4, First United Methodist Church has a 24/7 on-call system, with a member of the pastoral care staff on-call after office hours. If you have an urgent care need that occurs after office hours, you may call the church office number: 337-2857, and the message you hear will include the phone number of the person who is on call that week. Urgent care needs may include such things as injury, hospitalization, death, or family break-up. In keeping with the Core Values of First United Methodist Church, we want to be present for you when we are needed.
Parish Care Teams
Visitation Ministry:
Regular visitation with person(s) in Nursing Home or Homebound. Training & support provided.
Bereavement Cards: Send notes of sympathy following a death.
Birthday cards: Send cards to those in nursing homes or homebound.
Christmas Cards: Help to design & send cards to nursing home & homebound persons.
Care Notes Display:
Order materials & stock the "Care Notes" display Cart.
Blue Christmas: Assist with a special, healing Christmas experience during the Christmas season, for people who have experienced a loss.
Comfort Shawls: Knit or crochet shawls for people who are experiencing illness, loss, or other difficulties.
Celebration and Support Dinners: Provide meals for families with a newborn, or to those who need extra support during or after a hospitalization.
Blood Pressure Clinic: Help to conduct periodic blood pressure screenings.
Emergency / First Aid Accessibilty : Update and distribute information on first aid supplies & emergency guidelines.
First Aid Supplies: Stock First Aid classes with supplies/equipment.
Mental Health / Compeer: Provide outreach, support, and education about mental illness.
Automated External Defibrillation:
Receive training and be proficient in using this device to assist with a cardiac emergency.
Heart Healthy Dinner:
Help to plan, organize, and serve a meal which incorporates dishes which are good for heart health.
Women's Hospitality Basket: Provide and stock a basket of sanitary supplies for women's restrooms.
Homecoming Service: Help to organize a service for homebound & retirement center residents.