We are a deeply caring communityThe purpose of the Caring Ministry Team is to strengthen our caring community as we live out our Church Affirmation: “May love be the spirit of this church and service be its prayer.” Our ministers offer pastoral counseling as well as home and hospital visits. Lay Minister church members who have been trained in listening skills are available after Sunday service as well as one-on-one, as assigned by a minister.
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Speak to a Lay MinisterAny congregant who would like to talk to a Lay Minister in invited to call the Pastoral Care cellphone at (619) 298-9993.
Contact the Practical Care NetworkBy phone at (619) 398-4441.
See the bottom of the page for individual contacts. |
Groups
Lay Ministers
Trained church members work alongside the professional ministers in caring for members who are experiencing significant losses or life transitions, or have other needs. Provides Sunday caring listening presence.
Care Advisory Group
An oversight committee that creates policy needed for the ministry team and keeps the congregation informed about Care Team information.
Practical Care Network (PCN)
This group provides support services to church members in need, especially the elderly and the homebound.
Trained church members work alongside the professional ministers in caring for members who are experiencing significant losses or life transitions, or have other needs. Provides Sunday caring listening presence.
Care Advisory Group
An oversight committee that creates policy needed for the ministry team and keeps the congregation informed about Care Team information.
Practical Care Network (PCN)
This group provides support services to church members in need, especially the elderly and the homebound.
- Volunteers provide rides, meals, and other tasks upon request. To request assistance, call the church office and request extension 211, the PCN voice mailbox, and submit your request. If possible, at least a week’s notice expedites this process.
- Phone Outreach Program is for church members who have difficulty attending worship services and/or functions on campus yet want to be connected with the church community.
- Medical Equipment – walkers, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, companion wheelchairs etc. – are available for short term loan.
- Care Resource Information and Emergency Forms are available at a care information table on the patio on Sundays, the book shelves in the church office, or you can find an electronic version in the Downloads section (below). Emergency Forms are confidentially maintained by the ministers, to be used if the Church is contacted.
- Super Cards (big greeting cards), when indicated, are available for signing at a table on the patio on Sundays.
- Blood Bank Account - under the name of UUCH.
Who to contactResourcesCalifornia Medicare Information
View Medicare plans and a list of helpful community organizations across California that support seniors medicareplans.com/california/. |
Volunteer Opportunity |
Emergency Information and End of Life Arrangements.
The information you provide is confidential and for use by the ministers in case of emergency or for end of life preferences.
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Emergency Information and End of Life Arrangements Form: Paper Version
If you prefer, you can print a copy, fill it out, and return it to the Church. Download the Emergency Information Form (pdf). |