Care Ministry

Prayer & Comfort

Our mission is to care.

Manchester UMC has a number of ministries that offer care and support. From dealing with grief, divorce, or the loss of a job, to providing a prayer shawl, we’re here to help.

Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein

Pastor of Justice and Compassion

Prayer

In 1 Timothy 2:1, the Apostle Paul urges that ‘…requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone…’ If you’d like prayer, please let us know!

Request a Prayer

Talk with a Pastor

Join the Prayer Team

Care

Congregational care happens best in community, the people of the church caring for one another. The ministry of Congregational Care is a group project, and it depends on people helping one another. It is a ministry of presence, of showing up with and for people, to simply be with them in their time of need.

Stephen Ministry

Sometimes difficult life situations come our way such as loss of a job, a serious illness, divorce, loss of a loved one, etc. The care of a professionally trained Stephen Minister may be just the support you need.

Greeting Card Ministry

Sometimes all it takes is an encouraging word. This ministry sends messages of love and support to those on our prayer request list. Volunteer to be part of this team.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl ministry knits beautiful shawls, bless them, and pass them on to those who need our prayers. You do not need to be a member of the church to request, or receive, a prayer shawl.

Visitation Care Team

Visitation Care Team make regular visits to our homebound members. And because our visitors are assigned to specific people, relationships develop. Let us know if you become homebound.

Support Groups

Flourish Friendship and Grief Support Group

Dates: Mondays, May 4, June 1, August 3, September 14, October 5, November 2
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Room 219
Leader: Jill Krogen

Description: The Flourish Friendship and Grief Support Group is a casual way to meet and share with other people who are experiencing grief. All are welcome, no matter who you have lost, how long ago the loss was, or the circumstances of loss.