Care Ministry
The pastoral care ministry of St. John the Divine is here to walk with you through your times of need. We will pray for you and with you, visit you or your loved one in the hospital, connect with you through a support or recovery group, provide a relationship with a trained lay counselor, or offer you a time of healing service.
To request pastoral care, we invite you to:
- Fill out this form to request communion at home.
- Email care@sjd.org to request pastoral care.
- Email stephenmin@sjd.org or call 713.622.3600 x265 to request a Stephen Minister
Grief Ministry
Walking the Mourner’s Path will again be offered this spring at St. John the Divine for those who have lost someone to death. The series of eight workshops seeks to answer the question, "Where is God in my pain?” It is a place to come in our pain, to be comforted, a place to come together, to join hearts and hands so that we can do together what we cannot do alone.
Workbooks are utilized for discussions and explorations on one concept of grief each week. It is important that you attend all sessions. The program consists of eight 90-minute weekly small group workshops guided by trained facilitators and clergy. Parishioners Norie Baldwin and Mickey Brock serve as facilitators, and the Rev. Louise Samuelson serves as clergy support.
Questions? Contact The Rev. Louise Samuelson.
Job Support
We also invite anyone who has lost their job, is struggling with the business that they own or run, or has had to close it to utilize this ministry. You will be provided a safe and confidential place to grieve your sudden loss of employment or business challenge and will coach you as you work through this time. For those that are seeking employment, we will also walk with you as you work on finding your next position. This will be done through a confidential series of conversations, conducted in person, over the phone, or through a Zoom call. If you are interested, please contact Tony Mayer.
Care Ministry Staff
