Pastoral Care
To be deeply listened to is a profound experience.
There are times in our lives when the give and take of friendship isn’t enough, and to have someone present to us, to listen to our story, brings hope and healing. It might be a bereavement, losing your job, tensions in your marriage, feeling anxious or depressed, or any multitude of other situations, it is good to talk.
We know that often people meet others in the church family informally, relationships develop, and help is offered. This kind of informal pastoral care is a valuable source of support in the church.
However, we look to be intentional about pastoral care and alongside this informal style, Ann Symes co-ordinates a team of people, including Chris Hall and Kirsty Hook, who are available to provide support. Please contact Ann, Chris or Kirsty or speak to one of the leaders on a Sunday if you would like to find out more.
We recognise that it is hard to ask for help, so we do try to be aware of everyone in the church. However, in a medium sized church, this isn’t always possible. We suggest that people will find pastoral care in CCE works best within the context of a small or cell group. The small group network acts as a net for pastoral care within the church.