St. Michael's Church, Budbrooke.

The Church of England

Diocese of Coventry

Alpha at St. Michael's

Our Mission Statement

St. Michael's, loving others by:
Listening to The Father.
Looking to Jesus.
Living in The Spirit.
Learning to be God's people.

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What is pastoral care?

Pastoral care is helping individuals and groups within the church, and the local community at specific points of need in their lives by giving practical, spiritual and emotional support, by listening, by guiding and by seeking to establish and restore relationships. This care and help is rooted in the principles and values of the Christian faith.

The Pastoral Care Team

Revd. Mary Lodge Val Brant Lin Phazey Lorraine Jaeger Martin Davies Liam Massey Gill Frigerio
What ever your age or need, if you are:

Lonely
Housebound
Sick
Not sure who to turn to
Not coping
Worried
Facing bereavement
Difficult relationships
Need practical help
Need someone to listen
Need help with arranging a Baptism
Marriage
Funeral

Please get in touch with us.

Who does it?

All members of the church are called to undertake some aspect of pastoral care in being good friends, neighbours and work colleagues. But specific pastoral care services are offered and undertaken by both Ordained and Lay Ministers with regard to visiting the sick at home and in hospital; preparation for marriage; preparation for baptism; ministering to those who are dying, to those who have been bereaved, and to those who are in distress and trouble of any kind.
The Pastoral Care Team at St Michael's seek to organise the response to specific requests for help and to create ways in which people can gain access to the help and support they need within the community.

Older People

Older people are welcomed at all our services and events, but for those who prefer a more traditional style of worship there is a Young at Heart service every first Thursday of each month at 10.30am at St Michael's Church. Refreshments are served after the service.
There is an exercise (gentle!) class in the Church Centre on every last Friday of the month from 10am to 11.30am. Refreshments are included and the class also encourages prayer and fellowship.
Every third Thursday of each month an informal group meets at Hampton-on-the-Hill Village Hall from 10.30am - 11.30am for prayer and fellowship and refreshments!
We visit and support those older people who are housebound or going through difficult times and they can receive Holy Communion at home if they wish.
For more details contact Revd. Mary Lodge

The Link Support Network

St Michael's Church Link Network aims to make sure that we stay in contact with one another.
Each member of the church has a link person who will keep in touch with them, will pray for them and keep them informed of Church activities if they have been unable to attend their normal service or group.
For details of the Link Network contact Val Brant or any member of The Pastoral Care Team

Healing

Healing prayer is available through the Healing Prayer Team, contact Lynne Clarke
St Michael's is also linked with The Well The Christian Healing Centre in Leamington Spa.
Enquiries at The Well
Monthly healing services called Soul Care are held at St Paul's Church, Warwick in conjunction with St Michael's. The contact for these services is Caroline Mara

Prayer

Budbrooke Prayer Homes is a group of 18 (so far) Christian Homes in the parish who have committed themselves to pray regularly for their immediate neighbours and local concerns. The group crosses denominational boundaries and several local churches are represented. Anywhere you see the Lighthouse logo displayed near the door, you will find the occupants willing to pray for your needs in complete confidence.
Some Lighthouse members have formed an Emergency Prayer Chain and will pray for urgent needs with permission from the person whose needs are being prayed for while observing confidentiality. The chain can be accessed via any Lighthouse, or via The Church Centre Office
Names of people who need prayer because they are sick, bereaved or in difficulty of any kind are also printed on the weekly Church Notice sheet. If you would like your name or the name of a friend or relative put on this list please contact The Church Centre Office Please check that the person is happy for their name to appear on the list first.
Prayers for the local community are also said at the monthly coffee-time meeting at Hampton-on-the-Hill Village Hall from 10.30am to 11.30am on the third Thursday of every month.
Prayer requests or further information about prayer at St Michael's can be obtained from Val Brant or any member of The Pastoral Care Team

Parent to Parent

This is an opportunity for those with parenting responsibilities (mums, dads, grandparents, childminders etc.) to get together and share ideas and tips to help make life a little easier. We meet once a week for about six weeks and follow a programme covering various issues facing parents like listening, discipline, encouragement and communication. We are hoping to offer programmes specifically relating to pre-school age children, five to fifteen year olds and teenagers.
For more details contact Lorraine Jaeger

Time to Remember

Occasionally, a special time is set aside in the parish to enable people who have been bereaved to come together to remember their loved ones. The event has been held in different venues, e.g. the church and Hampton-on-the-Hill Village Hall, and includes music, songs, readings or poetry chosen by those who have been bereaved. This is a quiet, reflective and very moving time, which has been a source of great comfort to those who have lost loved ones.
If you would like to find out more about this event, please contact Revd. Mary Lodge or Lin Phazey

Men's Ministry

St Michael's is seeking to develop its ministry to men in the community, building on the success of the Quiz and Curry Night! The contacts for this ministry are Martin Davies Liam Massey and Jim Hall

St Michael's has links with other churches in the area, who also run events specifically for men.

Visiting at Home or Hospital

Visits to people in their own homes or in hospital can be arranged through The Pastoral Care Team or Revd. Mary Lodge