Congregational Care at NPC

A community of committed servants, in which everyone receives care when in need and offers care when able.

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The Congregational Care Ministries focus on community and care. The support and encouragement found in a committed community sustains every program in Congregational Care, and sets the stage for caring to be the hallmark of every ministry area. The programs represented in Congregational Care are clustered in four ministry councils.

More information is provided below, If you don't find what you're looking for, please call the Congregational Care Office at 202.537.7537. We are here to help. Scroll down, or follow these links to learn more about:

Care Ministries Council

Program Ministries Council

Senior Ministries Council

Congregational Care Program Staff

CARE MINISTRIES COUNCIL

Deacons

National Presbyterian Church is divided into 29 geographic areas, forming smaller parish communities within the larger church family. Each deacon is assigned to a local parish. A deacon's responsibility is to be in contact with each member, to arrange for members to come together for local gatherings, and to identify needs of individual members for the purpose that appropriate care be given by the deacon, parish members, the pastoral staff, or any other care givers. For a list of NPC parishes and deacons, click here.

Care Teams

Administered by the Board of Deacons, Care Teams provide a coordinated way for NPC to respond to the real-life needs of individuals and families. Teams of volunteers (6-12 persons), with a team coordinator, provide practical, emotional and spiritual support to people living with illness, disability, limitations from aging or injury or other life-challenging situations. A six-hour orientation program is required for those interested in joining this ministry. For more information, please see our brochure.

In Touch

Administered by the Board of Deacons, In Touch is designed for NPC members who can no longer attend church. Once a month, a volunteer visits a home-centered member to share a prepared devotional and conversation. Orientation is required and offered throughout the year.
You may want to download the In Touch Brochure. For more information, please contact

Angela Bednarczyk,
202.537.7537 or email
ABednarczyk@NationalPres.org.

Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility Committee is composed of members who are deeply committed to ensuring that people who live with disabilities will always be welcomed in the love of Christ, made comfortable and able to worship, and made able to participate fully in the life of NPC. Please see the accessibility page for more information.

Faith & Health

In conjunction with the parish nurse, this ministry promotes the stewardship of mind and body with a health resource table in Stone Fellowship Hall (first and third Sundays of each month), educational programs and emergency response plans for the church campus. Faith and health sponsors blood drives throughout the year and a flu clinic in the fall. To learn more about parish nursing visit: http://www.pcusa.org/health/usa/parishnursing

Prayer and Healing Ministry

Services of prayer for healing are held Sunday mornings following the Sunday services, in the chapel. A pastor, elder, and Stephen Minister are available to participate in prayers of concern, thanks, or praise. Every Wednesday at 5 p.m., in the parlor, a group gathers to pray for the church and the people on the "Care and Joy List." Also, the Women's Association prayer chain prays faithfully for needs that are shared.

Stephen Ministry

A lay caring confidential ministry reaching out to those in need of a listening ear and Christian presence. A 50 hour educational program is completed which equips lay members to provide distinctly Christian care to those experiencing difficulties. For information regarding Stephen Ministry Training, please contact Dottie McKnight at 301.320.5168.

For requesting a Stephen Minster, please contact Angela Bednarczyk at 202.537.7537

More information on Stephen Ministries is available here: http://www.StephenMinistries.org

PROGRAM MINISTRIES COUNCIL

Preparation for Ministry

Candidates for professional ministry are provided guidance, encouragement, and financial assistance as they pursue seminary education. Usually about ten men and women of National Presbyterian Church are responding to God's call to be ministers of Word and sacrament.

Military Members (non-resident)

This program is unique among Presbyterian congregations. It provides an official church home for persons who are on active military service.

A typical person would be a military person or family member who commits to Christ before a chaplain on a military base and wants to be a Presbyterian, but has no hometown church. The chaplain will enroll him/her on our military roll. Also, we keep the baptismal records of any children. More information is available here.

SENIOR MINISTRIES COUNCIL

Prime Time

This group was formed in 2004 to provide special opportunities for church members 55 and older. The group meets once a month on Wednesday mornings for a program at the church or an outing. Contact: Doris Main, 703.266.8564.

Sunday Evening Club

Single men and women meet first and third Sunday evenings for worship and throughout the month for various social, service, inspirational and educational projects. This interdenominational group is open to all wanting Christian guidance to their lives.

SKIFF

This organization of senior adults meets monthly for a meal followed by a program of general interest. The focus is to serve the senior adults in our congregation and encourage them to serve others. Their most important mission project is to provide Bibles for the third grade Sunday school classes every year.

Ingleside http://www.IRCDC.org

The Ingleside Presbyterian Retirement Community Committee ministers to our resident members with visits and prayers and by meeting special needs.

For more information, please contact the Congregational Care Office at 202.537.0800 x7537.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE PROGRAM STAFF

Dr. Douglas A. Learned, Executive Pastor DLearned@NationalPres.org 202.537.7483

Rev. Donna Marsh, Parish Associate DMarsh@NationalPres.org 202.537.7557

Dr. Angela Bednarczyk, Interim Coordinator of Congregational Care ABednarczyk@NationalPres.org 202.537.7537

Congregational Care FAX Number: 202.537.6044

For more information, please call 202.537.7537.