Pastoral Care Ministries
As Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve to the spread of the Kingdom of God. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to engage in ministry, service, fellowship, and Christian Formation. We truly believe there is something for everyone. Please take some time to explore the offering below to find a way to become involved. When you feel that you have found something that interests you, please use the email links. The appropriate ministry head will contact you very soon.
Serving in ministry helps you to develop and grow in your faith, make new friends, and is
an expectation in the body of Christ. God has given you gifts for ministry. We are excited for you to share them.
For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Shepherd Ministry
The Shepherd Ministry is a bridge between parishioners and pastoral care ministries at St. David’s. Every parishioner at St. David’s has a shepherd whose role is to link those facing challenges and changes with a selection of pastoral care ministries. Shepherds have extensive training in pastoral care and observe absolute confidentiality. The bridge the shepherds provide will help the parish meet the needs of everyone. As is stated in the Shepherd Ministry title, “no one walks alone.” Parishioners will have a special church “friend” to walk beside them in their life at St. David’s.
Agape Meal Ministry
This Pastoral Care Team prepares and delivers food to those in the Parish who are experiencing an illness, a loss, or after a baby has been born. The meal team member prepares a meal. Most often they cook the meal but other times, some do a grocery store grab-n-go. They pick up a prepared, hot, fresh meal like a rotisserie chicken or fried chicken or a sub or soup and usually some sides like a bag of salad or a Bob Evans mashed potatoes or mac & cheese. All the food is ready to go and is either warm or can be reheated in a microwave or oven. On a rare occasion a meal team member will do a restaurant run where they pick up a fresh hot meal to deliver to the parishioner. All meals (unless requested otherwise) are ready to eat right away or can be heated up a few hours later. They never send any type of restaurant gift card or Uber Eats or DoorDash gift card. They bring the meal to the parishioner's home as a touch of St. David's love.
Eucharistic Visitation
This ministry is led by lay people who deliver Eucharist to those who are not able to come to Church. It is a ministry of caring and compassion. Our Eucharistic Visitors are not counselors or spiritual advisors. They are a caring, baptized Christians extending the parish Eucharistic community to include everyone possible. Our Visitors will call the receivers and coordinate bringing Communion from our altar. A mutually agreeable time for the visit will be established.
Flower Ambassadors
This ministry delivers the altar flowers to homes of fellow parishioners to show our care and concern. No flower arranging is required, just a desire to brighten someone's day! We are in need of medium-sized vases. Please bring donations to the sacristy or the welcome desk, marked for the Flower Ambassadors. Thanks!
Grief Ministry
The Grief Ministry at St. David's assists parishioners to deal with the death of a loved one. We understand that the journey through grief can be deeply challenging, and no one should face it alone. Throughout the year, we are offering a supportive and compassionate program called Walking the Mourner’s Path. The workshops will take place on Sunday afternoons. Our goal is not just to help you move through your grief, but to support you in finding hope and healing through your journey. Whether your loss is recent, or you have been grieving for some time, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are. St. David’s own parishioners, Toni Cathcart and Ron Bagwell, trained Facilitators will lead the sessions alongside our clergy. The only expense for participants is the workbook, which costs approximately $50.00. However, we offer scholarships to ensure that financial considerations do not prevent anyone from joining.
Healing Prayer Ministry
“Somebody Pray for Me,” St. David’s Healing Ministry: Are you or someone you know suffering from an illness; grieving over the loss of a loved one; or facing adversity? Please share your illness, sorrow, or adversity with St. David’s Healing Ministers. On the third Sunday of every month, Healing Ministers are available to pray with you in the small chapel at the back of the nave after you have received communion.
Prayer Chain
The prayer chain prays daily for those in need and those who are rejoicing, and for those on the St. David’s prayer list in the Sunday service bulletin. The prayer chain is under the auspices of St. David’s Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter.
Stephen Ministry
The lay people of this ministry provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people, including those who are bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, divorced, unemployed, in financial crisis, or others who are facing crisis of life challenges. Stephen Ministers go through a detailed training program before ministering to others. Submit the form below to get more information.