The Pastoral Care group aim at identifying people in our Parish who need a little extra attention, whether it be in the form of a lift to church, a visit, a phone call, our prayers or some food. Records are kept of those who need watching, and others outside the committee help us to remain in touch with people who need our attention. The monthly Wednesday Eucharist and lunch for those who find it hard to get to Church early on Sunday mornings has become very much part of the outreach of this group.
Food is prepared and handed out, and people are collected and taken home.
The casserole bank provides food for those in immediate need. We are always looking for volunteers to prepare casseroles and soup for the bank. The Vicar maintains detailed records of everyone, and their anniversaries, whether they are celebratory, or sad ones. This enhances the group's ability to provide care for our regular congregation, or people who have some small connection to St. John's.