Caring
Caring for each other and for those around us is an important part of our Christian life, following the example of Jesus Christ. The churches offer this care through services, ministries, activities, prayer and personal contact.
If you or someone you know needs help, use the details below, or contact the ministry team at rector@somershamparishes.org.
Pastoral visits
In addition to the ministers, there is a trained team of pastoral visitors who can visit anyone who is lonely or housebound, or who just wants to talk.
- Barbara Hoy — 01487 840523
- Amelie Legge — 07765 220346
- pastoral-care@somershamparishes.org
Ill or in hospital
If you are ill, or you know someone from the parish who is ill or in hospital, the page asks you to let the ministry team know so that visits can be arranged if that is what is wanted. Names can be added to the weekly prayer list, after checking with the person first.
Holy Communion and anointing are available for anyone who is sick and would like this. The page says it can be comforting to be anointed before surgery.
Communion at residential homes
Regular visits and communion services are held at Brookfield Care Home. The page asks to be told if someone is moving into residential care there.
Bereavement support
If someone important to you has died and you would like comfort and support, the clergy are available. The page says not to think you are troubling them.
Two bereavement or remembering groups meet over coffee each month. They are a chance to share good times or sad times, light a candle and say a prayer.
The ministry team and the pastoral care team are available for as long as you feel the need. See also funerals.