Care & Support

Colonial Cares

Colonial Cares is about sharing the journey of faith together. It’s an invitation to build bridges, to learn how to become better care givers, and get the church to a place where we can be better care receivers. Join us as we identify – and amplify – our gifts for the mission of our church, and the glory of God.

What is possible?

• What are my gifts?
• How can they best be used?
• What does that look like?
• What would we do?

Focus on what you do best

Christ encourages us all to invest in things that have eternal value, by being good stewards of our resources, whether that be our finances, time and/or talents. We invite you to join us on your journey to answer the question, “How can I best utilize my resources to have an impact for God’s glory?”
REFRAMING Pastoral Care Ministry

Colonial Cares is a new way to identify, train, encourage, motivate and equip caregivers in the Colonial community. It is the identity for all pastoral programs and activities at Colonial Church. Colonial Cares caregivers will be invited to participate in an in-house training program. That includes the StrengthsFinder testing tool and follow-up evaluation, as well as a series of training classes to be offered both in the fall and the spring on consecutive weeks. Colonial Cares is designed around the needs of the care receiver(s).

TRAINING

Training coming in Spring 2018!  Check back for specific dates.

 

Do you have a prayer request?

Contact our Pastoral Care staff at care@colonialchurch.org or the Church office at 952.925.2711.
To reach the On-Call pastor outside of office hours call 952.222.8350 (Pastoral Care calls ONLY please)
Acts of Love
Acts of Love is a ministry that provides meals and other assistance for members going through an illness, life change, or time of need. click here.
One-on-One Care
Christian caregivers who offer a listening ear, prayers and encouragement through life's difficult times. For more information click here.
Heartwarmer’s Prayer Shawl Ministry
Heartwarmers create portable hugs (prayer shawls) for those going through challenging times. Baby blankets and quilts are also given at baptism. To request a shawl – we never say no! – contact Alice Loddigs at aloddigs@colonialchurch.org or Mary Scott at 952.944.5582 or jeffmaryscott@comcast.net.
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
Education and group support for those grieving the death of a loved one. The location for this group changes each year.
No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, see edinagriefsupport.org or call Terry Naugle 952.937.5933
CoDA: CoDependents Anonymous
Wednesdays, Noon–1:30 pm, Fireside Room CoDA is a fellowship of women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. For more info contact care@colonialchurch.org
12-Step Spirituality
2nd Saturday, monthly October–May, 9:00 am–Noon, Fireside Room These workshops are designed for people who are actively working a 12 step program (AA, Al-Anon, CODA etc.) and want to develop an 11th step meditation and prayer practice using Centering Prayer. There will also be 2 presentations at each meeting about how we have used various steps to open to and develop a relationship with the God of our understanding. Contact Dick Young at dickyoung1@comcast.net to find out more.
Deacon Board
Assist in spiritual formation and ministering to the spiritual interest of the Church through Deacon of the Day (scripture reading), Communion, and visiting.
Prayer Chain
People who intentionally set aside time in their schedule to pray for the specific needs of the week.
Prayer Ministry
Sundays between services in the Quiet Room or by appointment. Creating space to experience the presence and power of Jesus by receiving personal prayer led by trained Colonial members.