That caring takes place both formally and informally especially when there are specific needs. Caring ministry is our response to the love and power of Jesus Christ in our lives.

Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care Team in partnership with the Rector carries out a deliberate ministry of listening and caring with compassion for those who are either in hospital or otherwise unable to worship with the community because of illness or frailty. The team meets regularly in order to learn and to support one another in this ministry.

In order to widen the circle of our gathered community Home Communion Teams carry the sacrament from the altar to those who are shut-in at home.

Seniors within our community are valued and supported in many ways, including regular visits for those who are unable to get out and about, recognition of the ministry of, by and to seniors, and a regular prayer ministry that supports them.

If you have a pastoral need, please contact the Pastoral Team at bishop_cronyn@cronyn.ca   or call 519-432-9348

Warner Place Chaplain

The parish provides chaplaincy services to Warner Place, a seniors' residence attached to the church, in the person of Barb Conrad.  The chaplain is involved in the life of the community at Warner Place and provides pastoral services as needed.

Counselling Services

The clergy and lay staff among them have a variety of gifts in the area of counselling and make themselves available for individual or couple counselling as may be requested. 

In addition, the services of a social worker are available.

The Healing Ministry

Healing and reconciliation are two of the primary ministries of the church.  These are seen in much of the work that goes on around Bishop Cronyn each day.  Pastoral care and support, counselling, the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), and a ministry of being present to those who suffer, or are in need are all part of this ministry.  At least once in each season, at the main community eucharist on a Sunday morning, the ministry of "laying on of hands with prayer for Healing" is offered to those who would like the community to pray for them.  Clergy and laity share in this ministry and all who feel called to be part of the "laying on of hands" are invited and welcome to do so.

Pastoral Links

http://integritycanada.org/    Support and fellowshp for Gay and Lesbian Anglicans

http://www.oremus.org/  Prayer resources