For those on a difficult journey who need a caring companion to listen, empathize, and be a reminder of a caring faith community, BeFrienders provide care through a listening presence.

Caregiver team members offer expressions of Christian concern through cards, notes, calls, and prayers.

GriefShare is a video-based class/small group led by a facilitator and/or deacon or pastor for those who have lost a loved one. The 13-session series meets once or twice per year. Learn more about GriefShare.

Journey through Grief materials are a set of four short books that are sent to those who are grieving over the first year after a loved one has died.

We practice prayer as a conversation with God. It is the foundation of all we do as individuals and as a congregation. St. John’s Prayer Chain and weekly prayer group are dedicated to prayer and will treat prayer requests with confidentiality and pray faithfully. To be part of a prayer group, contact Gudrun.

Meals are provided for those who have been ill, hospitalized, or recovering; for families who have welcomed a new baby, adopted, or are fostering a child; for families and friends who wish to gather to express their support and sympathies following a funeral or memorial service.

Divorce is often a difficult time. Group support can be a way to give and receive help during this time.

How can a church become a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe and supported? Developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and people with lived experience, this eight-session study guide explores key mental health topics and examines meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing.