Pastoral Care Ministry

Through the Community of Hope International (COHI) individuals are trained to bring the Holy Eucharist and the love of the congregation to those who are unable to attend services.

Community of Hope International equips lay people to serve in all forms of pastoral care, trains them on being “present” in a listening, compassionate, non-controlling manner to an individual or group for the purpose of consciously or unconsciously representing God to them and seeking to respond to their spiritual needs.

Through ongoing, spiritual formation and practical lessons on care giving, members learn to match theological insights and spiritual practices with their experiences of ministering to others and giving spiritual guidance. It is COHI’s goal that this training awaken participants to God’s call on their lives by discovering and understanding their spiritual gifts for ministry. 

At St. Michael and All Angels home bound, hospitalized or parishioners in nursing homes, receive the Holy Eucharist ministered by the Rector or a Member of the trained COHI team. Additionally, as part of the Pastoral Care Plan, church members are mobilized to pay visits and make telephone calls to check on the well-being of members who are unable to attend regular church services.

Persons who have indicated willingness to serve on the COHI team are offered training and opportunity for necessary certification by the Diocese of Atlanta.

For more information please contact Joyce Thompson - Community of Hope International Coordinator