The Pastoral Care Ministry provides comfort, care and support
for people in special times of need.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in
all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are
in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are
comforted by God. II Corinthians 1:3-4
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The Rev. Byron Thompson
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care
Email Byron
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Ministry with Older Persons
This ministry encourages the involvement of older persons in all
aspects of life by promoting growth, education, training,
fellowship and spiritual support through its many outreach
services.
At Presbyterian Homes of Roseville, Westminster
members lead worship the third Sunday of every other month. The
worship service begins at 2:30 p.m.
Friendly Visitors
– Members living in nursing homes or
who are homebound are visited by members of the congregation.
Caring Ministry
BeFriender Ministry
BeFrienders is an extension of the pastoral care of the church.
Members of the congregation are trained to extend caring support to
other members who have special needs. You may sign up to have
someone visit you or volunteer for this lay ministry.
Hospital Visitation
Members receive training to partner with clergy in providing
comfort and support for people in hospital.
Prayer Ministry
The Intercessory Prayer Partners are committed to praying for
people and concerns given to them. These people receive your
information confidentially and pass it along by phone only to the
clergy and to other members of the prayer group.
To confidentially pass along a prayer request, email Claudia Kapitan or
call her at 612.332.3421.
Support Ministry
Grief Support Group
As a member of the Downtown Coalition for Grief Support,
Westminster provides grief education and small group support for
those who have lost a loved one. Currently meetings are being held
at 9:45 on Saturday mornings at Central Lutheran. This group meets
at Westminster as well as other downtown churches. Call Claudia Kapitan at
612.332.3421 for more information.
Relationship Loss
Support is provided for people experiencing divorce or separation.
Groups meet at Westminster as well as other locations.
Contact Rev. Byron
Thompson or Claudia
Kapitan at 612.332.3421 for more information.
People in Transition
Support and guidance are offered to people in career and vocational
transition. This group meets weekly on Saturday mornings at
Westminster. Contact Louis Davis (612.866.8506) for
more information.
Single Parents Group
Contact Rev. Byron
Thompson or Claudia
Kapitan at 612.332.3421 for more information.
For further information, to ask for assistance, or to volunteer
for any of the Pastoral Care Ministry programs, please email the Rev. Byron Thompson
or Claudia
Kapitan or call the church 612.332.3421.
Westminster Counseling Center
The Westminster Counseling Center, a private, non-profit
organization, provides interfaith pastoral counseling, education
and consultation to individuals, families and congregations. Its
ecumenical staff of licensed and ordained therapists integrates the
spiritual and psychological dimensions of human experience to
promote healing and growth. For more information, visit the Counseling Center's web
page or call 612.332.7743.
