Ways We Care for Our Congregation

The Congregational Care Committee seeks to care and serve those in our faith community, in turn providing compassionate comfort to those in need. We seek to build and create an inclusive community through tangible support including providing a parents’ afternoon out for weary parents, gift cards and notes to high schoolers during exams, birthday visits to members over 90, and knitted prayer squares to homebound members. Members of the Congregational Care Committee also deliver flowers and write Caring Cards weekly to members in need.

JoAnn Mintz is on her way to deliver a fresh floral arrangement to one
of our Highland members.
Carrie Scott writes cards to wish our senior Highland members a
Happy Birthday.
Mary and Caroline Mendenhall prepare a delicious dessert to be shared with a Highland member that’s about to receive a special meal.

In this post pandemic time, we continue to look for creative and meaningful ways collectively to step out of our own lives to show love and generosity to those in our church family who are in need.

To learn more about our current ministry, please click here for a Congregational Care Committee video.

Mentally Healthy, Resilient People Do These Things! – Universal ways to take care of our mental health.

Congregational Care partnered with our Highland preschoolers to deliver their beautiful artwork in the form of St. Patrick’s Day cards to some of our elder Highland members.
All college age Highland youth were treated for Valentine’s Day with a special emailed gift from Congregational Care. Richmond Griner smiles as he receives his special gift on his iPhone.

Our emotional health can range from thriving to struggling. No matter what you’re experiencing, there are ways to take action to support yourself and those around you. Click here to learn more.

Our committee knows that caring for our mental health is important. To that end, we offer these resources to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. We hope you will know that you are not alone! Click here for “150 Things to Try When You’re Depressed” (just pick one!).

  • Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Benefits include reducing muscle tension and tightness by allowing a physical release. Also lower blood pressure, increased energy and alertness and reduced stress and anxiety.