The Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry program that equips people to provide Christian care to those experiencing any type of life need. 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 care is not designed to replace professional counseling, but rather is meant to offer a trained lay person to walk along side a fellow Christian who is experiencing pain.
Training takes place from November to May and upon completion of training the participants are commissioned through the parish. One of our trained Stephen Ministers will then be assigned to a parishioner who has made a request.
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 meeting with a Stephen Minister or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact us 860-658-7627 ext.114 StephenMinistry@stmarysimsbury.org