NEED HELP?
When you’re facing a challenge, finding spiritual direction, understanding friends and practical support can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. We can help. We are here to encourage you to find and follow Jesus through the transitions, challenges and sorrows of life. The programs below address specific life challenges, but you can also find help through our programs for Children, Students, Young Adults and Adults.
> One-to-One Lay Care The
Stephen Ministry provides Christian care to those experiencing all
kinds of life needs and circumstances. Through a confidential,
one-on-one, caring relationship with a Stephen Minister, someone
experiencing challenging times can receive the love, care and support
that they need. Please consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk
with you on your journey back to wholeness. Contact Pastor Steve Johnson.
If you know something is wrong, but you're not sure where to start, Pastor Johnson will provide Christian counseling and spiritual guidance with adults and couples for a maximum of four times at no charge. For issues requiring longer-term counseling, or for child or adolescent counseling, Pastor Johnson will make a referral to the appropriate counselor. Contact Lynne Gucwa.
Valley offers support groups for grief, divorce, physical illness, mental illness and healthy living. If you or someone you know could benefit from a Christian-based support group, call
> Visitation
NEED MORE HELP? If you are not finding the information you need here, call the Care and Counseling office at 860.673.6826. We reply to inquiries when staff are in the office (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). If you have an urgent need for pastoral care on a night, weekend or holiday, call the church's main phone, 860.673.6826,
listen to the phone message and follow the directions for contacting
the pastor on-call. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call
911
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