One of the most important functions of a church community is to support one another in times of distress. No matter what one’s age or circumstances, none of us is immune from the stresses of illness, grief, unemployment, feelings of isolation, periods in childrearing and times when we are just plain overwhelmed. The mission of the Pastoral Callers committee is to work with ministers, responding to calls for help, coordinating and providing assistance, as needed, to all members of the church.

Knowing about illness, loneliness, problems of aging, or times of stress among our congregation is the first step in being able to help one another. If you, or someone you know, are in need of:

º meals
º transportation
º home or hospital visiting
º emergency childcare
º shopping/errands
º small "fix-it" jobs

or any other service that we can provide, please contact the Church Office (*see below) and a pastoral caller will respond.
Respecting confidentiality and understanding the fine line between helping and invading one’s privacy are primary objectives of the Pastoral Callers.

We also invite parishioners to participate in this ministry of caring by becoming a member of our "Caring Network." If you can occasionally volunteer to provide some of the services listed above or would like to read or deliver flowers to another First Parishioner, please contact the Church Office, one of the members of the Pastoral Callers Committee, or fill out and submit one of the blue cards in the Sanctuary pew racks during worship.

Recommendations in dealing with others, from a meeting sponsored by the Pastoral Calling Committee:
Reaching Out when a Suicide or a Sudden Death Occurs: What's Helpful and Not Helpful
Recommendations for Pastoral Callers Re: Divorce

* by telephone – 781-893-7798 or e-Mail

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