Pastoral and Spiritual Care
Pastoral and Spiritual Care is provided by many individuals in our congregation in addition to the minister.
Lay Spiritual Care Visitors coordinated by Rev. Ellen Bell visit members and friends who are home-bound or hospitalized, or in need of a listening ear. Our Community Minister Rev. Linda Goonewardene shares time with members and friends who would like to talk about the joys and challenges of our human journey. ‘We listen, we phone, we bake, we drive’ is the motto of our Caring Network. The Caring Network has two different contacts for each month that serve as coordinators. They also provide cards to be signed on Sunday mornings to be sent to members who are ill, or who are experiencing a life transition, be it joyous or sad. We also have a facilitator trained in active listening who serve as a resource for anyone who feels angry or upset that our congregational covenant has been breached. Their first job is to listen to concerns and then determine what next steps are appropriate. Our current Active Listener is Rev. Ellen Bell. |
Rev. Pat Haresch, Developmental Minister
minister@firstunitarianottawa.ca Rev. Ellen Bell, Spiritual Care Visiting (613) 831-5205 ellenrbell@gmail.com Rev. Linda Goonewardene, Community Minister cupotea13@rogers.com |
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"We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory; and that the work of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians."
Our goal is to educate ourselves and all who have ears to hear, to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.
Our goal is to educate ourselves and all who have ears to hear, to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.