Caring Ministries and Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

This Ministry equips lay people to provide Christian caregiving to those going through difficult times such as divorce, illness, job loss, death of a loved one or hospitalization. Care is provided on a one-to-one, woman-to-woman, man-to-man basis. Stephen Ministers go through a 50-hour training program that is held as needed, usually once a year. Learn more at the national Stephen Ministry Website.

If you have a heart for the hurting and are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, contact Susanne Hopkins, Karen Shepersky, or Pastor Steve Herder through the church office (805) 495-0406 or e-mail Susanne.

GriefShare: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy

A Christ-centered 13-week video seminar and support group for people who are grieving at the death of someone close to them --no matter when it occurred. Participants may join at any point during the seminar cycle. This spring the series is being held here, at Ascension Lutheran Church, in our Library on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. The sessions are set to begin in March. For more information, please call Bonnie Sutton at 498-4085.