Stephen Ministry

The Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry program that equips people to provide Christian care to those experiencing all kinds of life needs. Through a confidential, one-on-one caring relationship with a Stephen Minister, someone experiencing challenging times can receive the care and support that they need. As a lay ministry this caring is not designed to replace professional counseling, but is meant to offer a trained lay person to walk along side a fellow Christian in pain.

The training takes place from November to May. On completion of training the participants are commissioned. One of our trained Stephen Ministers will then be assigned to a parishioner who has made a request.


Stephen Ministry Care Givers

Our Stephen Ministers are continuing to help our Parishioners in their times of crisis. We greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of the appointed leadership team and committees.

Stephen Ministry Leadership Team

• Stephen Leader: Linda Duff
• Administrative Coordinator: Dianne Mead
• Hospitality: Diane Albergo
• Continuing Education Coordinator: TBD
• Prayer Coordinator: June Lemis
• Supervision Coordinator: Nina Miller

If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister assigned to you, or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact us at 860-658-7627 ext.114 or email stephenministry@stmarysimsbury.org.