Grace Episcopal Church
385 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-2796
info@gracechurchinsalem.org



Pastoral Care

When you feel lost and at sea

Find yourself with the Pastoral Care Team
Just as the bench in our Memorial Garden offers a quiet respite from the concerns of the day, so too, does our Pastoral Care Team bring the comforting presence of Christ to us in our times of transition. Whether it be a hand to hold or a much needed prayer, this trained team of parishioners will come and be that quiet confidence. Each of us on the Team has experienced the grace of another's prayerful presence and we are here to offer it to others. We all have those times when we feel lost. Find yourself with the Pastoral Care Team.

Who might need a visit?
Someone like Adam, who felt cut off from the world.

Someone like Sarah, who was facing a pregnancy late in life.

Someone like Peter who found himself in over his head.

Someone like Mary who was worried about her son.

Someone like Paul who had a crisis of faith.

Even Jesus needed someone to minister to him when he was tired, grieving and lonely.

If you have recently moved, lost your job, have a new one, have hard decisions to make or just need a friendly presence, you might be one who would benefit from the program.

How does it work?
If you think you might like a visit, simply let the Rector know. She will contact a member of the team who will make arrangements to spend some time with you. It's that easy! The visits are completely confidential.

What happens at the monthly meetings?
The Team meets to discuss spirituality, for training, and to consider ways to promote and improve the program.