Pastoral Care

Advice for Health

Reduce Stress

Intercession

Spiritual Growth

Healing

 

 

 

Nuture

Understanding

Reassurance

Support Groups

Education

 

 

 

     

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A           PARISH NURSE ?

 

 

The Parish Nurse has four roles in the congregation.

 

 

 

EDUCATOR- the parish nurse provides training on health issues such as: pastoral care, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, nutrition, depression, dementias, strokes, heart disease , grief and bereavement, etc.

 

 

 

PERSONAL COUNSELOR- The parish nurse is available to all in the trusted surroundings of our church.. The Parish Nurse will worship beside you and the relationship is confidential.

 

 

 

REFERRAL SOURCE - The parish nurse will help you navigate through the health care system. She will refer you to resources in the community to meet your spiritual and health needs. 

 

 

 

FACILITATOR –Parish Nurse will identify needs for self-help support groups and develop these Support groups and exercise groups are available to all. The Parish Nurse will train volunteers and lay health personnel to help serve the needs of our community. .

 

 

 

THE PARISH NURSE DOES NOT :

 

·   Replace your regular healthcare professional

·   Provide direct patient care

First United Methodist Church PARISH NURSING

Whole person health care

Mission Statement

The mission of the FUMC Parish Nurse Ministry is to serve our congregation and faith community by reflecting the compassionate healing love of Jesus Christ though the promotion of health and wholeness of body, mind, and spirit, through education and special programs.
 

Vision Statement

The vision of FUMC Parish Nurse Ministry is that all members of our community will increase their awareness of the link between faith and health. Spirituality is an essential component of health. A healthy community takes all of us working together: hospital staff, physicians, family members, clergy, church members and volunteers. Our physical health affects our pursuit of personal, spiritual, and emotional goals.

Healing may exist in the absence of a cure.

WHAT IS PARISH NURSING?

Parish Nursing is an emerging area of professional nursing practice.

Parish Nurses are persons of faith who are experienced registered nurses, who have received special education in holistic health care, ( the well being of the body, mind and spirit). The Parish Nurse has one foot in the sciences and the other in theology. The Parish Nurse addresses the needs of the congregation and offers support through prayer, health education, referrals to community resources and collaboration with the pastor and staff.

  This ministry began in October of 2003 and has offered many programs for all ages in the areas of Health Education and Counseling, Resource and Community Liaison, Health Screenings, Health and Fitness Programs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Blood Drive Fall Flu Clinic

 

Read more about how to deal with the grieving process

Dealing with Grief

 

Colon Cancer Awareness 

Liver Health Facts

 

ON-GOING EVENTS

Line Dancing - Tues 7:15pm
Bible Study - last Wed of month 6pm

 

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