Christ United cares. We care when church members pass away. We care about those who are facing illness or divorce. We care about the new mother, the single parent, the aging parent, and the hurting teenager. Jesus spent his time on earth caring for God’s people and commands us to do the same. A list of our care ministries is below. Let us care for you, and we welcome you to join us in caring for others.
Christ United Care Ministry Support
We have several opportunities for you to support our care ministries at Christ United:
Preparing/delivering meals to families after a hospitalization, death, or new birth
Serving as ushers/greeters or reception volunteers (including making cookies) at memorial services
Giving devotionals at local assisted living communities
Joining our prayer ministry team to pray for our members and community
If you would like to share your gifts and talents to care for others, contact Rev. Mike Flynn. Your support will make a difference to those in need and be a wonderful blessing to them!
Current research has indicated the reality in our society of loneliness/social isolation and the unravelling of communities that hold us together and keep us healthy. This situation points to the crucial role of the church in addressing the “epidemic of loneliness.”
As a result, every church, regardless of theology or denomination, is called to increase its efforts to reach, engage, and involve the millions of people whose lives are isolated or empty.
To this end, as part of the Christ United Care Ministry, the mission of Assisted Living Ministry is to share the love of God and for one another with church members and neighbors who are residents of a “continuum of care” in our community.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Rusty Reynolds at 214-232-0758.
Cancer Support Group
No one beats cancer alone. “Faith for the Journey,” a new support group, invites you to share your triumphs, struggles, questions, fears, joys, and experiences in a faith-based, confidential environment. This ongoing group for both current cancer patients and survivors meets the 2nd Monday of each month beginning September 13 from 7 – 8 PM in room N155.
Christ United chaplains provide the primary hospital care for the church and make calls to members and friends during their hospital stays. They are also able to provide communion for those who are homebound. If you’re ever in need of any such care, please contact mike@cumc.com.
Divorce Support Group
Becoming One Again
NOTE: there are no upcoming classes scheduled at this time. Please contact Rev. Mike Flynn for information on other local support groups.
An 8-week program that provides intentional steps toward healing and wholeness during and following divorce. The process of divorce is full of emotion and can result in disorientation. God heals, even the pain of divorce.
“Becoming One Again” is open to individuals at any stage of the separation/divorce process, as well as those who have been divorced up to three years but who have not completed a divorce recovery program.
Christ United offers grief support for those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. We provide a “safe space” in which anyone can participate, regardless of where they are in their grief journeys. This fall, we are offering an in-person grief support class on Tuesday evenings:
October 5-November 16 at 6:30 PM, classroom N154: “Journeying Through Grief,” facilitated by Barb Petsel, retired LPC. To register, click here.
For questions, please contact Rev. Mike Flynn at mike@cumc.com.
In addition, Christ United offers monthly grief support meetings. These meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in room N154. If you’d like to be added to the attendee list, please contact facilitator Margie Crews at mccrews2@tx.rr.com.
Meal Delivery
Do you like to cook? If so, this is a great opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed to prepare a meal for those who have been hospitalized, have a new baby, had a death in the family or are home-bound. Meal preparation is simple – usually a casserole, salad and a dessert. This is a great way to connect with members and share the love of Christ. Contact Paige Christian for more information.
Prayer Ministry
Christ United is committed to an ongoing prayer ministry that includes the following:
Prayer team: prays for others based on submissions from our prayer/care request page, prayer “pew cards,” and requests from our Chapel prayer wall.
Kandeler Chapel: offers a quiet time for prayer/reflection. Hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-noon, and Sunday 9:00am-noon.
Prayer shawl ministry: meets the 2nd & 4th Monday in N155 from 7:00-9:00pm. Volunteers knit prayer shawls and pray over them, which are then used for our pastor/chaplain visits to those who are in the hospital or are homebound.
Prayer resources: several books and resources on prayer are available in the Christ United library.
Prayer studies/retreat: upcoming events are a men’s prayer study (beginning Sept. 27) and prayer retreat (Nov. 6). Be sure to check back soon for more details.
For more information or to volunteer for any of these activities, contact Rev. Paige Christian.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a program that provides a way for our congregation to provide one-on-one, confidential care to hurting people in the church and community. For more information, visit the Counseling & Stephen Ministry page.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT:
Al-Anon
The support group meets on Saturdays from 8:30-10:45 AM in room N158. For more information, email the group leader or visit the Al-Anon website.
DFW Career Group
Provides support, networking, and skill development programs for the unemployed or underemployed. The group meets every Friday from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM in classroom N255 A/D.
Have you lost a child or grandchild? The Compassionate Friends can help. The mission of the organization is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
