Pastoral Care
Jesus commands us to love one another as He loved us. All of us go through times that are difficult, and sometimes those moments are too painful for us to go through alone. At Saint Margaret’s, the wonderful reality of the Good News of Christ is that you never have to go through any troubling times by yourself. Whether it is stress at work, pain in a relationship, an issue of addiction, illness, or loss of a loved one, we are here to help.
The first step of pastoral care is to be in community with us. While we certainly try to help any who come to us in distress, it is through our relationship together as members of a community of faith where real care begins. To be a member of our church is to be connected one to another. In good times and in bad, the church is there to tend to all of its members.
At Saint Margaret’s, all of God’s people are important. Children and adults alike have equal access to the rector, for any and all emergencies. It may be just to sit and talk, someone to listen to you, or counseling may be required. Know that we are there for you. Father Todd+ is regularly in hospitals, visiting with parishioners, blessing new babies, praying before surgery, or bringing communion to those in need. He also spends much of his time visiting with parishioners in their home, visiting with those who are sick, or just getting to know the members of the parish. Know that your needs are important to us!
If you find yourself in need, please contact the church office at 704.243.3523. The office will get in contact with someone who can work with you to get the help that you need.
“Then Jesus went about all the
cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.” Matthew 9:35