Caring and Support

Stephen Ministry

Everyone experiences storms in life - a difficult illness, the loss of a loved one, perhaps a divorce, or the loss of a job. When these storms happen, they are much easier to navigate with a compassionate friend who has a good listening ear. Stephen Ministers are people who help care for others caught up in the storms of life. Perhaps you are in need of the caring, confidential, Christian relationship of a Stephen Minister.

Stephen Ministers are people in our congregation who have the gift of a compassionate heart. They are trained and willing to help you through life's crisis by listening attentively as you sort through difficult life events. What you say to them is held in complete confidence. People who have a Stephen Minister meet with them about once a week for an hour to talk about what is happening in your life. There is no charge. This is purely a ministry of Christian caring.

If you would like a Stephen Minister or would like to become one, please contact Claudia Christy (942-0939) or at 969-8820.

 

Christ Church Caring Committee

In a large community where it seems everyone is from somewhere else without life long family and friends close by, it is important to have a church that cares and is willing to help out when those big and little events occur. Our caring committee is made up of people who love to prepare meals for families with new babies or for families who have a member who has suddenly been hospitalized or is recovering from a surgery at home or is grieving the loss of a loved one.

We also have a Card Committee, a group of people who extend the love of Christ through thoughtful cards sent periodically to ailing or struggling members of our congregation.

If you are someone in need, please let us know.

As our church grows, so does our need for people to carry out this ministry by preparing meals and visiting those who cannot come to church because of poor health or other needs. Our need also continues to grow for organized people who are willing to coordinate and disseminate information to our committee members so that we can better help our church family members in need.

If you are in need of this kind of caring attention from our church or would like to participate in this ministry, please contact or call the church office at 919-969-8820

 

Christ Church Geo-Zones

This summer, the Caring Committee organized members into 15 geographic (geo) zones by neighborhood.  A captain was assigned to each zone for the purpose of helping zone members join together for social events and to shepherd one another when needs arise.

During September and October, each zone gathered for a neighborhood social in order to meet one another and learn about this new and exciting adventure.  See the list of zones below, and contact your zone captain to find out more information about future events.

If you have questions about which geo zone is closest to you, please call Deon Roach at the church office (969-8820) or Joan Greene (942-6512).

Geographic Zones:

  Carolina Meadows  - Joan Ovaitt; 968-6560

Carrboro/Jones Ferry Road - Kathy Parker; 967-5962

                The Cedars - Leslie Gallagher; 240-5667        

                                 Cole Park - Julie Lowery; 967-7909                     

         Durham -  Kelly Petravicz; 381-5543   

Fearrington Village -  Joan Richardson; 542-2313   

Galloway Ridge -  Hannah McManus; 969-8820    

Governor’s Communities -  Fran Mears; 933-4145   

Hillsborough/Mebane - Sarah Chestnut; 304-0969 

            Meadowmont/Wvr. Dairy/The Oaks - Amy Scurria; 932-3608    

Pittsboro -  Julie Welge; 542-1545    

Raleigh/Morrisville/Apex - Loren & Lizzie Miller; 676-0832    

                    South Chapel Hill - Jan Sloan; 967-3923                 

Southern Village - Emily Martine; 933-5222    

West Chapel Hill - Corey Williams; 929-6032