Care of the Church

Care of the Church

Care Working Team

The care team is made up of a mix of Elders and non-Elders.  It’s purpose is to co-ordinate and deliver pastoral care to Church members as well as to the wider Parish of Kemnay.  Pastoral care includes elements of practical/emotional support for those who may be ill, in hospital, bereaved, housebound, isolated or needing support with a particular issue for a period of time.

Bennachie Parish Church at Kemnay has a long tradition of supporting each other through an informal network of friends/acquaintances.  Much of the pastoral care is provided in this way.  Added to this we use a befriender system whereby any individual with specific pastoral care needs can seek support via contact with the Minister, Care Convener, Elder or any member of the Care Team.

When you make a request, the Care Convener may visit to find out the level of support sought.  Thereafter, your area Elder is likely to be the person to visit with you.  If there is someone else you are familiar with, this person may visit instead.  The choice is yours.

Elder’s care areas

Kemnay Parish is divided into Care Areas each with responsible Elders.  Please feel free to approach your Elder with any support requests at any time.  You should find their name and contact details on the back page of the Kirk News magazine.

Hospital Visits

We rely on you telling us if you, or someone you know, is to be, or has been, admitted to hospital and would like a visit. Data Protection legislation means we can no longer visit without an invitation. Click here for contacts.

Home Visits

If you are ill, but at home, and would like a visit, please make contact with the Minister, Care Convenor, your Elder or the Church Office.

Care Home visits

If you, or a relative, move into a care home and would like to maintain contact with the Church, please advise the Minister, Care Convener, your Elder or the Church Office. Click here for contacts.

Lunch Club

Meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Church Centre, this club offers a light lunch and some company for those who may have mental health issues and are feeling isolated. Funding is from The Robertson Trust and this covers the cost of the lunch. We meet from 12-1. Contact the care convener for more details.

Transport to Hospital Appointments

If you are elderly or have a disability and find it difficult to attend hospital appointments using public transport and you have no friends or family nearby to assist, we have a team of drivers willing to take you to your appointment. This service is offered at no cost to you although online donations are always welcome. To access this service please contact THinC on 01467 536111 or travel@thinc-hub.org

Bereavement Support

For those recently bereaved a follow-up visit/s can be arranged through the Minister or Care Convener. Please make contact if you feel this might be of benefit to you.

Prayer

Prayer support is available in Church after Sunday service.  Designated members of the congregation are on hand at the front of the Church for all prayer needs.

Prayer Chain

Prayer support is available for everyone in need. Prayer requests can be made, in confidence.  Click here to be directed to the prayer chain page.

Please ensure you have the permission, if possible, of the person to be prayed for and agree the wording of the prayer with them.  All prayer requests are sent to members of the prayer chain via secure methods.  All prayer content is kept absolutely confidential.  There is no need to give the name of the person being prayed for.  An initial is sufficient.

Prayer Calendar

A monthly prayer calendar is provided for the work of the Church in Kemnay and beyond.  Prayers cover the work of St Anne’s and Kemnay Church congregations.  These prayers cover items relating to local, national and international concern.  Members can have items for prayer included in the calendar.

Services of Healing and Laying on of Hands

Occasional Services of healing are held with the opportunity for prayers for healing and for the ministry of laying on of hands and the anointing of oil.  A small group of people are available to visit and pray with those who request this.  A leaflet is available explaining what we understand about healing from the Biblical Teaching and our approach to this ministry in Kemnay.

A Ministry of Healing leaflet is available.

Click here to Contact the Minister.

New Residents

If you, or someone you know is new to the Parish, please make contact with the Church Office, and an Elder will visit with a welcome pamphlet.  To contact the church office click here

Wider Church

There are opportunities of working either with Crossreach, the social care branch of the Church of Scotland,  or overseas.  The World Mission Council works with the Scottish Church World Exchange for short-term services.  The council also has a recruitment scheme for full-time missionaries.  More information can be had by contacting the Church office. Click here for details

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