PASTORAL SUPPORT

As a church community, we're here to share in each other's experiences and lift each other up in prayer. Whatever you're facing – whether it's a cause for joy, a challenge weighing you down, or a particular intention you're holding close to your heart – we want to join you in prayer.

If, however, you feel you need some additional support and would like to speak with someone in confidence, please contact Sarah Moore. Sarah is the Pastoral Leader and oversees all the pastoral ministry within our church, she leads a team of pastoral volunteers as well as a paid part-time Seniors Outreach Worker, Jacqui Dawson, whose work is primarily with older people, running regular events and coordinating support and visiting.

We can offer pastoral support for a number of different situations, ranging from mental health, bereavement, illness, difficulties within families, support for seniors and much more. Our pastoral team have all received training, and our aim is to listen effectively and be present with you as you cope with different situations in your life, including signposting to other valuable resources, for example, the CAB, Christians Against Poverty, Besom, Mary Frances Trust and Care for the Family.

Additionally, as a church, we seek to be as inclusive as possible. Kingfishers is a group for adults with learning difficulties which is part of our St George’s 10.30am Sunday service. After the service, they meet for coffee together in the cafe. Both our churches and centre’s have been designed to be inclusive and accessible, with a fully touch operated lift to the first-floor rooms, ramp access to the main doors, disabled parking bays and disabled toilet facilities. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need further support to access our services, or if there are ways in which we can improve accessibility at either church or centre.

If you feel you would like some pastoral support, to find out more about events or help for seniors, or if you would like to find out more about being part of our team, please call 01372 813200 / 07387 015643 sarah.moore@ashteadparish.org / jacqui.dawson@ashteadparish.org or click the link below. We are always happy to help!