Pastoral Care is a ministry of presence. We recognize the importance of being in relationship with those whom we serve. God modeled this for us, by sending his Son to live among us, and walk along side of us. When we call on those in need, we are embodying Christ’s hands and feet to them.
Our mission is to embody Christ as we visit, support, pray for, and lend a hand to those in need, so that they may know God’s love.
We are always looking for more lay visitors to help share the love of Christ with those in need of pastoral care. If you think you might be interested in becoming a lay visitor, we have several different ways to do so. Contact The Rev. Scott Fleischer for more information.
Do you have news to share about a hospitalization, illness, family or parishioner emergency or other concern? Contact The Rev. Scott Fleischer, and we'll be in contact as soon as possible to speak with you and/or schedule a clergy visit.
Scroll down and see all of the various opportunities we have to both give and receive care.
Receive help:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Scout Hut on Broadus Avenue.
Whether you're going through a divorce, need grief support or you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, we're here to provide you support.
As we move through the different seasons of life, occasionally we find it difficult to keep going. Seeking to embrace, equip, and empower Apostles to serve Jesus Christ, Christ Church views our daily struggles as opportunities for us to grow even in the midst of our pain. In providing different care ministries, we seek to provide environments where you can find the strength to move forward to a better place in your life and in your relationship with Christ.
Contact: The Rev. Scott Fleischer
Canterbury Counseling Center
The mission of Canterbury Counseling Center is to offer a healing ministry to individuals and families in crisis. These services are offered by fully licensed mental health professionals who have received training in both theology and pastoral psychology. This background combines the healing wisdom of Christian teachings with traditionally accepted counseling practices. The ministry of Canterbury Counseling Center is available to all persons regardless of race, religious affiliation, or financial status.
Canterbury Counseling Center offers several areas of service and works with a variety of needs, including but not limited to the following issues:
- Marriage and Family
- Grief Resolution
- Senior Adults/Retirement/Relocation
- Personality Development
- Anxiety and Depression
- Addictions and Recovery
- Mediation Services
- Stress Management
- Consultation and Referral Services
While Canterbury Counseling Center is a non-profit, church-sponsored organization, a basic fee is charged to offset our operational expenses. If persons are realistically unable to pay our full fee, either through self-pay or third-party reimbursement, a sliding fee based on income and family size may be considered. Your counselor will discuss these options and the fee agreement in the initial counseling session.
You may make an appointment by calling the center directly at 864.235.7501 and scheduling through our administrative assistant or director. We will return voice messages as soon as possible.
Prayer requests are made by sending an e-mail to ChristChurchPrayerGroup@gmail.com. This is an opportunity to share any news you would like prayed for confidentially by your brothers and sisters in Christ. This could include a hospitalization, a long-term illness, unexpected news, or joyful celebrations. Give your name, the prayer request, and any other pertinent information. If you are calling on behalf of a friend or family member, please obtain permission from the person for whom prayers are offered.
The Priest on Call number is 864.553.0737. Christ Church members can use this number to report a hospitalized patient, a pastoral crisis, a death or to request a priest visit. This is the quickest way to communicate your pastoral concerns. Please, no solicitations.
Otherwise, please call the church at 864.271.8773 or use an email for any clergy member.
Welcoming a new addition to your family? Check out our Christ Church New Parent Guide. Whether welcoming your child by birth, adoption, or another method, this handy guide is filled with information for what to expect at church plus what resources are available to you and your child.
The Wellness Ministry seeks to further the kingdom of God by providing education and support to enable parishioners to experience emotional, mental, spiritual, relational and physical health.
We have several offerings spanning different needs and age groups. We hope you’ll find something that’s right for you!
Monday Morning Moms & Dads
Every Monday | 9AM | Parish House, Room 251
If you’re looking for support, insight and encouragement, bring your coffee to this hour-long, weekly meeting and join fellow moms as they start the week praying together, exploring relevant scripture and sharing parenting successes and struggles. This group will break for the summer but will return August 11.
Healing Tuesdays: Grief Support Group
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month | 3:30-4:30 PM | Thomas Library
This open group is for those desiring emotional support, comfort and understanding while navigating the loss and bereavement journey. You may also consider joining us at the 5:30PM Healing Service in Markley Chapel.
Well Words Wednesdays
The first Wednesday of each month, Wellness Coordinator Greta Parkinson shares her wisdom and insight from over 20 years experience in her Well Words Wednesday blog post. Make sure you check it out!
Additional Wellness Opportunities to come!
Be on the lookout for the Wellness Ministry’s Topic Talks held throughout the year, covering different aspects of emotional, spiritual and mental wellness. After Lent, there will be presentations for youth and adults scheduled to discuss the physical and relationship aspects of wellness. Finally, we look forward to forming a Health Ministry Team. Stay tuned for details regarding these new wellness initiatives at Christ Church!
For more information about any of the above groups or initiatives, or to be part of the Health Ministry Team, contact Greta Parkinson.
Provide care to others:
This group knits caps and prayer shawls for patients at the Cancer Center and anyone who needs comfort during a crisis. These handmade gifts are blessed by a priest and are available by delivery or at the church. This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Like most ministries, Friends in Christ was born out of a need to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ who have become isolated from the church due to a variety of reasons. We are called to be vessels of God's love by spending time visiting on a regular basis to show the homebound how important they are to our Christian family. What a great opportunity to make new friends or rekindle lost friendships by visiting the homebound once a month.
Get Connected: The Rev. Scott Fleischer
Each Sunday, dedicated members of the Flower Delivery Ministry meet in the sacristy to re-arrange the flowers from the altar and prepare them for delivery to parishioners who are in the hospital, nursing homes or are homebound. Each arrangement includes a card stating that the flowers are from the altar of Christ Church along with Psalm 46:1, God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Get Connected: The Rev. Scott Fleischer
Lay Eucharist Visitors (LEVs) are parishioners who have been approved by the Rector and Vestry, trained, and licensed by the Bishop to take the Blessed Sacrament from the Altar to parishioners in the hospital, at home, or in care facilities.
Get Connected: The Rev. Scott Fleischer
The Order of St. Luke (OSL) falls under the large umbrella of prayer and Pastoral Care ministries. Our main focus is to pray for healing of mind, body and/or spirit as Christ did. Whatever the means or the avenue, it is Jesus' love that affects the healing. OSL is open to anyone who feels the call to be an intercessor for others. Training is required.
Get Connected: The Rev. Scott Fleischer
Prayer requests are passed along by phone, e-mail, and mail to more than 60 people who offer daily prayers. (After 30 days, please renew your prayer request.)
Get Connected: Jean Martin
Touch Base Phone Ministry provides a meaningful and unexpected phone call to parishioners needing comfort, support, encouragement or to share celebrations.
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