The purpose of the Pastoral Care Council is to support the various ministries that address the needs of our parishioners. Members of the parish carry out these programs.

Book Club

The members of St. Paul’s Book Club read a new book, and discuss it (and pretty much everything else) over wine and treats at a different host’s home at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The purpose of the Book Club is simply to get together with others who like to read; although our books cluster loosely around religious topics, ours is not a study group. Frequently, the Book Club alternates between Anglican mysteries (loosely defined!) and “serious” or non-fiction books.

Cooking & Caring

Members of this ministry provide support for other parishioners by cooking and delivering a meal, running errands, providing support with a friendly phone call, or other small tasks.

Eucharistic Visitors

Eucharistic Visitors take Communion and copies of Forward Day-by-Day to parishioners who are unable to attend services at St. Paul’s.

Foyer Groups

The purpose of these groups is to promote friendship, fellowship and a sense of church community. Small groups of parishioners meet for a shared meal in a restaurant or in their homes several times during the season, which runs from January through August.

Hospitality

Parishioners assist with in-house functions, such as receptions, funeral hospitality and coffee hours. This ministry also oversees special events, including the Fall Parish Picnic, the Spaghetti Supper before Thanksgiving, and the festive Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday.

Keeping in Touch

Each week, we mail or hand-deliver service bulletins, MiniConnections and Home Devotions to parishioners who are unable to attend church services. Parishioners who are out of town for the winter months, or who have moved but desire to keep in touch with St. Paul’s, receive monthly parish mailings.

Lunch Bunch

This social group of parishioners meets once a month at various restaurants to share a meal and fellowship.

Mothers of Teens (MOTs)

Mothers of teenagers and grown children gather once a month in an atmosphere of fellowship and support to share their thoughts and concerns about raising children.

Note Writers

Note writers correspond monthly with parishioners who are unable to attend church.

Parish Library

The Library provides books and tapes on a variety of topics to parishioners. 

Pastoral Care and Counseling Center of Miami Valley Hospital

St. Paul’s financially supports the ministry of the Pastoral Care and Counseling Center, which offers pastoral counseling and therapy (both individual and group), premarital preparation and counseling, education and training for clergy and laity, and consultation to clergy and congregations throughout the region.
Stephen Ministers—Stephen Ministers are members of the parish who are trained to provide support for fellow parishioners who are undergoing a difficult time in their lives.