Pastoral Care
Whether you are encountering challenging situations, such as times of grief and loss, illness, and major life changes, or finding yourself needing to celebrate recovery, new life, or new opportunities, you are surrounded by a caring faith community at Holy Trinity. Through prayer and presence, the clergy and parishioners at Holy Trinity support one another by offering listening ears, loving hearts, and the willingness simply to be present to one another at times of joy and sorrow. However you find yourself, if you are in need of spiritual care and companionship and want to reach out to clergy or a member of the pastoral staff, please call 336-365-0750.
Community of Hope: This ministry serves to create a community of lay pastoral caregivers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality, and equipped in pastoral care ministries. COH’s training helps to awaken trainees to God’s call by helping individuals better understand their spiritual gifts for ministry. Contact Bill Furlow billfurlownc@gmail.com or Rev. Sarah Carver sarah@holy-trinity.com.
Condolence Note Writers: This faithful group of volunteers writes notes to those who are bereaved. If you’d like to be a part of this or would like more information, please reach out to Libby Haile at hailemartin@aol.com.
Eucharistic Visitors: Eucharistic Visitors share the Eucharist with those who are unable to attend church. Visitors are caring and compassionate persons sensitive to the needs of others who connect members to the larger Holy Trinity community. All Eucharistic Visitors are required to receive training and be licensed. Contact Rev. Sarah Carver, sarah@holy-trinity.com.
Faith and Grief: The pain of grief is intense and lingering, calling for ongoing support. Join us noon - 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month in Haywood Duke to share fellowship and personal stories which possess the power to inspire and encourage. Visit FaithandGrief.org for additional information or to register. Bring, or order, a lunch ($10 suggested donation). Contact Linda Snow at lindavsnow@gmail.com for more information.
Labor of Love Support Group: Labor of Love is a support and networking group for those in our parish who are caring for aging or chronically ill family members or friends. Labor of Love meets on the third Thursday of the month, noon - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Maureen Flak, 336-908-2123 or maureen@holy-trinity.com.
Monday Healing Meditation and Compline Service On-Line Zoom: Dr. Bev Vaughn opens the evening with a short healing service incorporating various types of meditative practices such as mindfulness and Reiki followed by Spiritual Director Gale Robins leading Compline, a service of evening prayers. Meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The Zoom link will be in the ePistle or contact Gale at galerobins1946@gmail.com or Bev at bjsvaughn@gmail.com.
New Child Ministry: The New Child Ministry is one of welcome, connection, and support to infants and young children (through birth or adoption), and their families. If you are expecting a child, let us know so that we may rejoice in the news as well as provide a meal and small gift. Volunteers are always welcome to join our New Child Ministry to either prepare a meal, deliver a meal, or both. To join or to share the news that your family is growing, please contact Mtr. Sarah Carver at sarah@holy-trinity.com, Julie Buie at julie@holy-trinity.com, or the church office at 336-272-6149.
Parish Nurse: The Parish Nurse is a volunteer registered nurse who assists with access to care; navigating the health care system; and understanding medications, surgical procedures, treatments, and test results. Our nursing position is associated with the Cone Health Congregational Nurse Program to help us get appropriate connections to health care in our community. Contact: Maureen Flak at mflak@danflak.com or 336-908-2123.
Prayer Opportunities: Intercessory prayer is prayer on another’s behalf. Public prayer requests are printed in the weekly bulletin and included in Sunday Prayers of the People. Rev. Sarah Carver maintains the public prayer list. However, prayer requests can be given to any staff member and they will be passed on to Sarah at sarah@holy-trinity.com.
For those requesting private prayer, a group of nearly 30 intercessors regularly prays. Confidentiality is important to many and is observed and maintained by the intercessors. Gale Robins monitors the private prayer requests, communicating by email with the group. Private prayer requests can be given to any staff member and/or emailed to Gale at galerobins1946@gmail.com. Additional intercessors are always welcome. Contact Gale if you would like to join this loving group.