Health Ministry

There is an exciting new ministry taking shape at First Presbyterian Church. In an effort to be more intentionally a part of Jesus’ ministry of healing and wholeness, we have started a Health Ministry. Health Ministry focuses on health promotion within the context of the values, beliefs and practices of a faith community.

The Health Ministry committee (made up of physicians, nurses, and those involved in the church and community in related ways) has met to explore how the church can be involved in caring for the whole person—body, mind and spirit. We have come to understand that Health Ministry, or parish nursing, is one response that a church can make in attempting to reclaim its place in healthcare and to insure that faith and hope continue for those in need of our care. With a health ministry program, faith communities can become places where people are encouraged and supported in their efforts to lead healthy lives.

Look for newsletter articles in the upcoming weeks featuring information on health concerns and resources.

Look for our health articles bimonthly in the News and Views Newsletter on good physical, mental and spiritual health!