Looking after each other is at the heart of the Christian message. Often that happens naturally when one person finds out that their friend needs a bit of extra support. But in a busy parish it’s also good to have a system in place to make sure all the bases are covered. We call this system ‘pastoral care’.
St Timothy’s and St James' manage pastoral care mainly through existing small groups, whose members care for each other practically, in times of illness or emergency. We have a small team of others who assist when groups require extra help, or when there is a need outside a recognised group.