Pastoral Care 

Janet Holdstock is our Authorised Pastoral Assistant and she oversees a team of pastoral visitors and listeners.

Pastoral Team

The Pastoral Team is in constant contact with usually around 40 people who have asked for pastoral help - spiritual and/or practical. Some of these people used to be able to get to church regularly and now cannot, so we take the spiritual care to them. Some people are unwell long term and appreciate some company and a listening ear. Others may be churchgoers or non-churchgoing members of the community, who are under the weather for a while, and we are glad to offer our time and sometimes practical help.

During the pandemic, Janet co-ordinated an expanded team of helpers who kept in touch by phone, with those who were vulnerable, elderly, lonely or fearful. Although the need for that support is no longer so great, if you find yourself isolated or worried and would appreciate a phone call, or know someone who would, contact Janet on 01622 710083.

The Pastoral Team meets every other month on the 4th Tuesday of the month. We consider the current pastoral needs and try to make sure that everyone who needs it has contact with a pastoral team member, whether that is a phone call, a visit or Home Communion. We also visit people in hospital as needed.

The Pastoral Team members are Janet Holdstock (Authorised Pastoral Assistant), Sue Gallico, Aline Ongley, Revd Ruth Peet, Lenora Pringle and Jane Roberts. If you would like to talk about training to become a member of the team, please contact Revd Ruth (01622 717434, email).