On the first Wednesday evening of each month a service of Healing and Wholeness is held in the Dana Chapel, a more intimate worship space adjacent to our sanctuary. This service consists of music, Scripture reading, a short sermon, prayers for healing accompanied by anointing with oil, and communion. The Board of Deacons , staffed by the Interim Associate Pastor for Congregational Nurture, works with the pastoral staff to provide pastoral care to the congregation. The Deacons care for members and friends who are lonely, elderly, ill, or shut-in. This is done by personal visits, phone calls, written notes, and by bringing those individuals to church.
Deacons are routinely in contact with the persons for whom they care.
During the school year frequent programs are held on Wednesday evenings. Recent Wednesday evening programs have focused upon Christianity and the Arts, Human Sexuality, and the Nature of Christian Faith. Members of our pastoral staff, faculty from theological schools, or members of our congregation with relevant expertise serve as adult education leaders. Youth ministry programs for senior high students provide opportunities for reflection on faith and Scripture, for fun and fellowship, and for mission service in both the church and the wider community. Our pastoral staff and parents lead the Wednesday afternoon Kids' Club for children from 5 to 13 years of age.