Christ United cares. We care when church members or nearby neighbors pass away. We care about the sick, the new mother, single parent, aging parent, and hurting teenager. Jesus spent his time on earth caring for God’s people; we want to do the same. A list of our congregation and community ministries is below. Let us care for you or you can join us in caring for others.
If you have a care need, a representative from Care Ministries is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call the church office at (972) 596-4303. After office hours, you can access our answering service by calling (972) 596-4303 and pressing 8. You can also reach out by contacting Rev. Mike Flynn or Marilyn Smith. For more information on our current opportunities, visit the Care Ministry’s blog.
CONGREGATION SUPPORT
Aging Ministries
Watching a friend or family member age can be difficult. Children of Aging Parents and Others’ Support Group (COAP) is a group that supports each other during this time.
Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 PM in Room N152 (our Chapel).
Assisted Living Ministry
The mission of the Assisted Living Ministry is to share the love of God with residents of nursing homes, memory care facilities, private care homes and assisted living centers. Since 2002, volunteers in this ministry bring the church to those who are in assisted living facilities and can no longer visit the church by visiting and leading bible study, games, parties, worship and so much more. This is a great group or class serving opportunity!
Opportunities to serve:
Call Bingo on Tuesday nights
Help with weekend games, parties and activities.
Mend clothing and sew buttons.
Participate in a men’s group.
Polish ladies’ nails.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Kay McGowan at 972-596-7186.
Alzheimer Support Group
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 1 PM in Room N152 (Chapel).
Care Corps (Prepare Meals)
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 reach out to others using your culinary skills. Contact Marilyn Smith for more information.
Chaplains/Visitation
Trained lay chaplains are on call and available around the clock. 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 home-bound.
Correspondence Ministry
How does a church of 5,000 remember your birthday? The Correspondence Ministry makes it possible for us to acknowledge and send personal birthday cards along with other correspondence to all members. Their focus is to remind people how much they matter to God and to our church family.
Divorce Support Group
Becoming One Again
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.
We know that grief is an ongoing process and a continuous journey. The Christ United Grief Support group is truly a community of faith and provides a safe and caring environment for sharing grief. Together, we face our grief and discuss our faith and hopes for the future.
This group meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 PM in Room N152 (Chapel).
A five-week grief class is also held twice a year (spring and fall) on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in Room N152 (Chapel). The next class begins April 3, 2018. There is a $10 fee and you will receive a book and journal. Please register for this class here.
Prayer Requests, Joys and Concerns
To submit a Prayer Request, visit the Prayer Requestpage.
To see a list of current Joys and Concerns for Christ United, visit the Joys and Concernspage.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Members knit prayer shawls and pray over them one they are finished. The shawls are then taken by our Christ United chaplains to church members, visitors, family and friends who are in the hospital, homebound or have lost a loved one.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry (Genesis Women’s Group) meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in Room N155 from 7 to 9 PM. If you are interested in joining this group or want to request a shawl for a friend, please contact Marylin Smith.
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 Stephen Ministry page.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Al-Anon
Meets every Saturday morning at 9 AM in Room N261. Participants enter through the entrance on the East side of the main building. There will be a sign indicating where the room is located. For more information, visit the Al-Anon website.
Career Focus
Provides support, networking, and skill development programs for the unemployed or underemployed. The Career Focus Group meets every Friday at 9:30 AM in room N156. Contact Jeff Morris or visit here for more information.
The Career Focus Practice Interviewing group also meets every Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
Compassionate Friends
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.
This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in Room N154. Visit the Compassionate Friends website or contact sponsor Sandi Craig for more information.
Counseling Services
Christ United provides professional counseling services to our members and family. Visit our Counseling Ministry page to learn more.
Parkinson's Support
A Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Custer Road UMC – Plano in room B32 at 9:45 AM on Mondays and Thursdays for physical therapy and at 11 AM on Thursdays for speech therapy.
A Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meets at Custer Road UMC on Mondays in room B26. For more information, call (972) 620-7600.
