Care ministry exists to support you through all of life’s seasons.
As a church family, we seek to share Christ’s compassion with one another by celebrating our joys and shouldering our burdens together. Our pastoral staff is available to make home and hospital visits and to meet with you on a short-term basis, as well as to connect you to the resources of this caring church community.
Pastoral Care
Our pastoral staff is available to make home and hospital visits and to meet with you on a short-term basis to discuss what you’re going through. We also have therapists and counselors we can refer you to for long-term care.
Trained Peer Support
Our Stephen Ministers are laymen and women trained to engage in confidential, structured, and caring relationships with people who are going through a difficult period.
Other Care & Support
One thing our church does well is care for one another. Whether you need prayer, support, community, or even just a meal, we can help.
Pastoral Emergency Contact
If you have a pastoral emergency outside of regular church hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), call 704-927-0256 for the on-call voicemail. Your call will be returned promptly. During office hours, call the church at 704-332-5123.
Care Notification
Because of privacy concerns, hospitals do not notify churches when members are hospitalized. If you or a family member is hospitalized and desires a pastoral visit, please notify the church office at 704-332-5123.
Anna Dickson
Executive Pastor and Pastor for Congregational Care
Chuck Williamson
Parish Associate
Mary Bowman
Parish Associate
Stephen Ministry
God Doesn’t Expect You to Bear Your Burdens Alone.
Stephen Ministers are trained to support you through all of life’s seasons. They offer one-on-one confidential care during difficult times through listening and caring. As trained lay leaders, Stephen Ministers listen and are equipped to serve as a caring presence for you when you’re in need of healing love, support, encouragement, and compassion, for as long as you feel burdened. Whether you are experiencing grief, job loss, life transition, illness, divorce, empty nest, isolation, depression or loneliness, you could benefit from a Stephen Minister.
If you or someone you know might be interested in being paired with a Stephen Minister, please complete the confidential form below or email Mary Bowman at mbowman@firstpres-charlotte.org.
Become a Stephen Minister
Stephen Ministers commit to serve others for an initial two-year period. They begin by taking part in a four-month training course covering Christian caregiving and crisis intervention. Then they continue their education through regular supervision and continuing education meetings. If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
Care Ministries
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First Visitors
Our church is committed to staying in touch with our senior adults through monthly visits when appropriate. Two church members are paired with a senior adult for monthly visits. If you would like to visit or know of a member who would like to receive visits, please contact Parish Associate Mary Bowman (mbowman@firstpres-charlotte.org).
Prayer Ministry
Prayer Ministry Teams believe in the power of prayer and commit to praying for prayer requests on a list generated by the church ministerial staff. There are five teams that pray daily for their portion of the list, and once per week for the entire list. For those who are able, we meet periodically to pray together over the entire list. To get involved, contact Katy Cochran (kmc4036@gmail.com).
Meal Ministry
Flower Ministry
Once a month, after the 11 a.m. worship service, members of our Flower Ministry committee create small bouquets from the sanctuary flower arrangements for church members to take home to share with someone in need of a visit and encouragement. Contact Kathryn Justis (kathrynmjustis@gmail.com) to find out more or to join our ministry team.
Senior Adult Ministry
Our senior adults are an essential part of our congregation, providing important leadership and service. The church hosts regular gatherings of senior adult members at retirement communities and is exploring more offerings for our senior adults. If you would like more information, to help with the programming, or to participate, please contact Parish Associate Mary Bowman (mbowman@firstpres-charlotte.
Home Communion
Twice a year (March and November), our church extends its communion to members at home. Officers pair up to deliver communion. If you have an interest in helping with home communion or would like to receive it, please contact Parish Associate Chuck Williamson (cwilliamson@firstpres-
Caregiver Support Group
This group meets monthly and offers support to anyone who is serving as a caregiver. The meetings are informal and fluid. Non-members are welcome. Meetings are at someone’s home on the first Monday of each month from 5-6:15 p.m. and are confirmed by email. To join the group or get more information, please contact one of the co-facilitators, church members Sarah Shifflet (sarah.shifflet@gmail.com) and Joan Wright (joan@osullivanwright.com).
Alcoholics Anonymous
The church provides space for Alcoholics Anonymous to meet on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information about times and locations, visit the AA webpage.
Professional Mental Healthcare
First Presbyterian Church has two therapists from Presby Psych practicing in our on-site Counseling Center. These services are available to members or non-members. Free parking is available for appointments.
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