Learning Opportunity for Pastoral Care Teams*

• Tuesday, Oct 24 from 7-9 PM
• Monday, Nov 6 from 7-9 PM
• Wednesday, Nov 22 from 7-9 PM

All sessions are on Zoom

*For those who are on their congregation’s Pastoral Care Team, those who might like to join their PC Team, and anyone who is interested in learning more about offering congregational care and support

• What is Congregational Pastoral Care & how has it changed since Covid
• Offering Pastoral Care via text and email
• The challenges of mental illness, chronic or acute health issues, job loss, aging, special needs, and more
• Our new demographics – understanding cultural context
• Comforting the mourner – how to support the bereaved
• Listening deeply and praying for & with someone
• Practical ways to offer support             

Speakers

• Corrie Sirota MSW, PSW
• Rev. Ellie Hummel in NB,
• Judy Addie in BC,
• Paul Clarke
• Elizabeth Chown Lafrenière
• Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Jones

Presented by the Family Life Centre with funding from the United Church of Canada Erskine American & Mountainside Trust

$30 per person

SAVE! Discounted rate of $25 for registrations by Oct 17

Free for members of FLC supporting churches

Payable by etransfer to familylifecentre@gmail.com or mail your cheque payable to Family Life Centre c/o 204 Lakeview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4C5

Register at http://www.familylifecentre.ca

Please watch Practising the Pause before the first session

The Family Life Centre is a community resource supported by 7 West Island churches offering referral services, information sessions and workshops.