Life Lines Lay Ministry

Purpose

The purpose of the Life Lines Lay Ministry is to provide compassionate caring to individuals that desire emotional or personal support. Lay ministry supports the work of the Minister. Members of this Ministry can be identified by the lavender stoles they wear during Sunday morning services. You can contact them by calling the church office and leaving a message for them, or by emailing LifeLinesLayMinistry@uusalem.org .

The responsibilities of the members of Life Lines are to respect the privacy of each individual contacted, to remember and respect boundaries and to consult with the Minister or professional advisers when appropriate.
Life Lines Lay Ministers help the congregation by:
• Visiting the sick or homebound, sending notes of encouragement, lending a helping hand and arranging for transportation or meals during times of stress or loss.
• Being a caring presence by keeping Life Lines visible to the congregation.
• Preventing people from falling through the cracks by making contact with new people or those who have not been around for a while.
• Supporting other Lay Ministers when they need assistance.
• Participating in ongoing training to help ministers be more skilled in caring for the congregation.

If you are interested in the guidelines for Life Lines Lay Ministers, contact the team.

Learn more about the services they provide on the Caring Committee page.