Pastoral Care
Community of Hope / Eucharisitic Visitors
A pastoral care team at Saint Alban's Episcopal Church Tucson provides pastoral visits to parishioners and others in our surrounding community. These lay leaders are members of The International Community of Hope, whose mission it is to create Christian communities of lay volunteer pastoral care givers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality and equipped to serve in pastoral care ministries. Our caregivers are trained Eucharistic Visitors. They take Communion from the Reserved Sacrament to those who are homebound or ill and provide pastoral care to individuals in the community. In addition, we provide Communion services to groups at some assisted living facilities.
Training for Community of Hope provides a way for individuals to acquire the skills to handle different situations in their every day journey and to grow spiritually deeper in their relationship with God through a pastoral care ministry. Training awakens trainees to God’s call on each of our lives by helping individuals discover and better understand their own spiritual gifts for ministry. This experience builds community and develops spiritually centered pastoral caregivers. We learn to “listen with the ear of the heart,” and to be present in a compassionate, listening, non-controlling manner in order to make a difference in the wholeness of others.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained to develop a deep appreciation of the Eucharistic rites and other Sacraments, and the importance of sharing this gift with those in our parish family who are unable to come to church on Sundays. They share prayers, Communion, and information about parish life on Sundays following The Holy Eucharist with those who are ill, hospitalized or homebound. If you want more information or you would like to be considered for training as a Pastoral Care Minister, please contact the church at 520-296-0791 or by email.
Grief Support
If you know of someone who has lost a friend or family member to death, please contact the church office. The office staff will mail them grief support books at regular intervals after the death of their loved one.
Prayer Chain
Opportunities to pray for those who need healing or have other concerns. You can participate via voice or email. Prayer Ministry is very powerful. Scripture tells us that intercession is an important part of God’s ministry. Please contact Karen Powlesland if you would like to participate in this prayer ministry.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Provides hand-made prayer shawls for those who are seriously ill, grieving or homebound. Members meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00. They knit or crochet in a group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, fellowship and pray with others in our church family, as well as to share the love of our community with those who cannot be with us in person. Members also deliver shawls to those who receive these special gifts. Prayer shawls are blessed at Sunday Eucharist services. Contact the office if you have any questions or would like to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Flower Delivery to Homebound
Flowers from Sunday services are delivered to the homebound during the week. Another great way to share the love of our parish family. Those who receive this gift have expressed great joy. If you are interested in participating in this ministry contact the office.
Memorial Reception Committee
Provides a reception in the Parish Hall after a funeral. This ministry team provides finger food and drinks for the family and guests. Contact Gillian Borden if you would like to be on the Memorial Receptions Ministry Team.
Your priests are always available to you for pastoral care and spiritual guidance: Father Richard Mallory and Father William Forrest.
A pastoral care team at Saint Alban's Episcopal Church Tucson provides pastoral visits to parishioners and others in our surrounding community. These lay leaders are members of The International Community of Hope, whose mission it is to create Christian communities of lay volunteer pastoral care givers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality and equipped to serve in pastoral care ministries. Our caregivers are trained Eucharistic Visitors. They take Communion from the Reserved Sacrament to those who are homebound or ill and provide pastoral care to individuals in the community. In addition, we provide Communion services to groups at some assisted living facilities.
Training for Community of Hope provides a way for individuals to acquire the skills to handle different situations in their every day journey and to grow spiritually deeper in their relationship with God through a pastoral care ministry. Training awakens trainees to God’s call on each of our lives by helping individuals discover and better understand their own spiritual gifts for ministry. This experience builds community and develops spiritually centered pastoral caregivers. We learn to “listen with the ear of the heart,” and to be present in a compassionate, listening, non-controlling manner in order to make a difference in the wholeness of others.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained to develop a deep appreciation of the Eucharistic rites and other Sacraments, and the importance of sharing this gift with those in our parish family who are unable to come to church on Sundays. They share prayers, Communion, and information about parish life on Sundays following The Holy Eucharist with those who are ill, hospitalized or homebound. If you want more information or you would like to be considered for training as a Pastoral Care Minister, please contact the church at 520-296-0791 or by email.
Grief Support
If you know of someone who has lost a friend or family member to death, please contact the church office. The office staff will mail them grief support books at regular intervals after the death of their loved one.
Prayer Chain
Opportunities to pray for those who need healing or have other concerns. You can participate via voice or email. Prayer Ministry is very powerful. Scripture tells us that intercession is an important part of God’s ministry. Please contact Karen Powlesland if you would like to participate in this prayer ministry.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Provides hand-made prayer shawls for those who are seriously ill, grieving or homebound. Members meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00. They knit or crochet in a group. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, fellowship and pray with others in our church family, as well as to share the love of our community with those who cannot be with us in person. Members also deliver shawls to those who receive these special gifts. Prayer shawls are blessed at Sunday Eucharist services. Contact the office if you have any questions or would like to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Flower Delivery to Homebound
Flowers from Sunday services are delivered to the homebound during the week. Another great way to share the love of our parish family. Those who receive this gift have expressed great joy. If you are interested in participating in this ministry contact the office.
Memorial Reception Committee
Provides a reception in the Parish Hall after a funeral. This ministry team provides finger food and drinks for the family and guests. Contact Gillian Borden if you would like to be on the Memorial Receptions Ministry Team.
Your priests are always available to you for pastoral care and spiritual guidance: Father Richard Mallory and Father William Forrest.