Care
Prayer Requests and Sharing Joys
Care Request
Transportation Request
Supporting You in Community
Grief & Loss Support
Over their lifetime, people will encounter times of loss & grief, such as the death of a loved one, job loss, health challenges or relationship changes. Please connect with The Grove’s Director of Caring Ministries for individual support, resources and notice of upcoming grief support events (book studies, grief workshops, etc.).
Contact: Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Caregivers Support Group
Once a month, 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am
Caregiving can be difficult, lonely, and emotionally and physically exhausting. There is hope! Gain support, understanding and friendship from people who are going through or have gone through similar situations.
Hosted by Bob & Judy Horn
Loved Ones Support Group
Gathers Periodically
People whose life has been impacted by the addictive behaviors of a loved one come together to provide connection for mutual support & encouragement in a confidential setting. Please connect with The Grove’s Director of Caring Ministries for notice of upcoming gatherings, workshops or resources.
Contact: Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Guided Christian Meditation
Saturdays, 9 am & Wednesdays, 9 pm - Zoom
Guided Christian meditation can increase your connection to God and give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.
Contact: Carolyn Winslow, caring@thegrovemn.church
Drum Circle
3rd Friday, 6-8:15pm - Plaza/Fellowship Hall
For individuals and families living with Autism/Asperger’s, and for anyone with disabilities or social challenges who likes music, rhythm and dance.
Contact: Dick Hansen
Please contact our Director of Caring Ministries, Carolyn Winslow, if you are interested in providing care to others in our Grove community through any of the ways mentioned below.
Visitation Team
Provide emotional and spiritual support to others as a lay volunteer Congregational Care Minister (CCM) serving on our visitation team. CCM’s work alongside our pastors in providing care, such as following up on prayer requests, making visits, providing a Sunday morning presence for connection & prayer, phoning folks in need of contact, and meeting one-on-one to offer prayers & encouragement to persons in need of a listening ear.
Prayer Connection Team
The Prayer Connection Team exists to present the praises and petitions of our church & community before the Lord. This team is notified of prayer requests via email so that they may lift up prayers as requested by the congregation or community.
Helping Hands Team
Through a carefully organized program, our hands can extend the love of God by offering short-term help to our church family members in need of transportation (to church or medical appointments), meals (following surgery or during an immediate crisis), grocery shopping or assistance in other tangible ways.
Prayer Shawls & Squares
Create (knit or crochet) prayer squares or prayer shawls for persons in need of care as a tangible expression of love & concern.
Caring Cards Ministry
Send cards to members of our congregation who live alone, are homebound, or live in assisted & nursing care centers.
Link to this page for a variety of National, Minnesota, County & Community Resources (including food, housing, employment, health, caregiving and more).
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