Congregational Care is an important ministry at AUMC. We feel it is not only our responsibility, but also our joy to care for the needs of those connected to our church. This ministry area provides pastoral care and helps develop a web of relational Christian care-giving so that each member feels connected and at home at AUMC. We feel meeting the needs of others is a vital part of any congregation. Take a look at all the ways you can help us provide the highest level of care to our congregation and community!
Congregational Care Outreaches
- Special Friends: Volunteers provide ongoing visitation to homebound members who are no longer able to attend worship and other church activities. In some cases this connection goes beyond the congregation to include relatives or acquaintances of members. Special Friends extend the reach of the congregation to persons who need to know they are still loved and a part of the body of Christ. Coordinator: Flavin Glover (821-7091).
- Communion to the Homebound: Communion elements are consecrated by our pastors and then served in the home by a Deacon. This ministry is available for those unable to attend worship for significant periods. Contact Coordinator Julie Hare at 826-8800 or julie.hare@aumc.net.
- Check-in-Methodist: Through this ministry, individuals who live alone may request a daily telephone call at 8:00 a.m. each morning. This call assures that the individual is alright, and helps them to feel cared for and encouraged. Volunteers are asked to call for one week during the year. Please contact Coordinator Rosemary Anders at 821-8484.
- Flower Angels: Flowers used in the sanctuary during worship services are divided and taken by lay volunteers to members who are in the hospital or homebound. A special card accompanies the flowers noting that they were present in worship and carry the love of our congregation to the recipient. Please contact Coordinator Dani Halverson at 821-8334.
- Hospital Visitation: All members in the hospital are visited by a Clergy person and a lay volunteer each day as a demonstration of the care and love of our congregation. Please contact Coordinators Ann Moss and Julie Hare (826-8800) to learn more.
- Parish Nurse Ministry: In cooperation with East Alabama Medical Center, a nurse employed by EAMC who is a member of AUMC serves as a Parish Nurse within our congregation. The Parish Nurse works to develop a holistic health program for the congregation serving as a bridge between health and faith. The Parish Nurse organizes a health committee and works to provide numerous health related programs to the congregation. The Parish Nurse does not provide hands on care, but does assist members with questions concerning health and health-related problems. Please contact Parish Nurses Judy Guin (826-2218) or Nancy Teel (887-5583) to learn more.
- Pet Ministry: Volunteers bring pets which have been certified as gentle and friendly to visit the elderly in care facilities in order to brighten their day. Please contact Coordinators Ann Moss (826.8800) or Rhonda Scott (749.4852) for more information.
- Mending Hearts Ministry: Volunteers carry the congregation’s love to those who have lost a loved one, through personal contacts on significant dates, cards, and other expressions of love. This ministry ensures that grieving members experience care in a tangible way during a difficult time. Contact Coordinator Delores Driscoll at 887-6934 to learn more.