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Pastoral Care

pastoral_care_staff_09012010.jpgThe Pastoral Care Ministry of Highland Park UMC is here to love and support the members of our congregation.  We believe as Christians we are to love God and to love our neighbor (Mark 12:29-31), and we are here to share in that ministry with you.  The Pastoral Care Ministry consists of staff members: Rev. Barbara Marcum (Pastoral Care director), Rev. Arville McLain, Rev. Bill Smith, Rev. Terry Jones and Mary Bishop.  Mary Moon coordinates Caring Connection, for We Care Ministry and Neighbor to Neighbor programs, and Cheryle Robbins is our administrative assistant.  Cheryl Vandiver, RN is the director for the Health Ministry, VIP and Night OWLS Program. 

We provide short-term pastoral care for members of our congregation who request counseling, and if long term care is needed, we can make referrals to licensed counselors.  Please call 214.523.2248 for more information. 

Emergency or Crisis Calls
As persons within the congregation experience an immediate need for help, the Pastoral Care staff is available 24 hours a day. Ministers can be reached at the church during regular office hours. After 5:00 p.m., please call the church at 214.521.3111 and a recorded message will give you the telephone number of the emergency after hours phone.

Congregational Care

Support & Education Groups  These groups are always open to new participants. For more information, contact Pastoral Care Ministry at 214.523.2241 or pastoralcare@hpumc.org for information on the following groups:

  • Bereavement support (GriefShare) is offered for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m in Room 256.
  • Christian Survivors of Suicide group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 256.  This group provides support to family members and friends of persons who have ended their lives, dealing with common issues and theological questions.  For more information, call or email the facilitator, Rev. Dawn Anderson, at skycase@yahoo.com or at 214.418.2728.   Dawn holds a Master of Divinity degree with a pastoral care emphasis from Brite Divinity School.  Dawn is also a survivor, having lost her husband in 1993.
  • Navigating Divorce Workshop:  Contact Jeanie Tillman at 214.523.2206  ● $40, Leader:  Jeanie Tillman  details here
  • H.E.R (Healing Estranged Relationships):  A Group for Mothers Estranged from their adult children - Meets second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in room 120. 
  • Waldenstrom’s Support:  For those affected by rare plasma cell neoplasm; meets quarterly.
  • Heart/Stroke Survivor’s Group: Meets on second Tuesday each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, 3505 Gaston.  Contact Carol Wilson at 214.660.8650 if you have questions.  Topics are subject to change. All topics will be presented at BIR in the 2nd floor PT gym.  
  • Stephen Ministries are the “After People.”  We are ready to come alongside you – or your friends, neighbors, coworkers or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long “after” as we are needed.  For information on Stephen Ministry, contact Jan Seidel or call Rev. Barbara Marcum at 214.523.2248.
  • Spiritual Formation for Moms Bible Study. Join other moms of young children (ages birth through elementary) Mondays or Tuesdays, 9:30–11:00am in room 120. This Bible study is a combination of discussion group and lecture and welcomes the first-time Bible study mom, as well as the mom who has attended study in the past.  REGISTER ONLINE HERE Childcare is $5/child/day at kidcare@hpumc.org

 


Contact Health Ministry at vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214.523.2209 for information on the following groups:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 384.
  • Al-Anon Step Study:  Meets Mondays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 388. 
  • AA/AlAnon for Women: Meets Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 252.
  • AA Meeting / Big Book Study:  Open Meeting.  Meets Wednesdays Noon - 1:00 p.m. in Room 387.  Contact Lisa at 214.695.9456 or lkroencke@mac.com for more information.
  • Families Anonymous:  Meets Mondays, 7:00-8:00 PM in Room 244.
  • Overeaters Anonymous:  Visit us online at: http://www.oadallas.org/\
  • FOCUS on Mental Illness: This support group, which is for people who have a family member with mental illness has suspended meetings for the present time. If you would like to be notified of initial meeting, or for additional information contact Cheryl Vandiver at the number above.  For Pastoral Counseling, contact Gregg Medlyn  More info...
  • Cancer Support: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at various restaurants. Call 214.523.2209 for location. For those who are undergoing treatment as well as cancer survivors who want to encourage each other.
  • The Domestic Violence Support Group  will return in the Fall. For information, call 214-523-2123.
  • Mustard Seed Table Talk will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 12 noon to 1 PM in room 384. Fee $10.00, may be paid on-line or in class.