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Pastoral Care

When the Minister of a church helps members with their personal affairs it is called Pastoral Care. ​

How to Access Care

UUCLV currently offers visits with trained Pastoral Care Associates, home-cooked meals delivered to homes, and occasional rides to and from church or other locations for members and friends of the congregation.

If you would like to meet with a Pastoral Care Associate for accompaniment through a difficult situation, or if you would like to arrange for transportation, meals, and/or similar from a Care Task Team member, please email our Logistics Team at [email protected].
 
One member of the team will be available to assess and forward your request to the appropriate Pastoral Care Associate or Care Task Team Member. That person will get back to you within 24 hours. The minister will also be alerted to your request.
 
For emergency situations call 911.
 
For questions or concerns about domestic violence, sexual assault, or suicide call one of the following hotlines:
Domestic Violence: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Sexual Assault: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Suicide: 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
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Member to Minister

Feel free to make an appointment with the Minister if there is something on your mind or your heart you’d like to share. 

​The best way to reach the Minister is through email at [email protected]. 
If there is an urgent matter, please call the minister’s cell phone or inquire in the church office. 

Also, if you know of a Member in need, please contact the Minister to share appropriate information for her to act upon. 

Emergency Contact Forms

The Pastoral Care Associates make available Emergency Contact Forms for all congregants to complete.  When you have completed filling out your form, please return it/them only to a Pastoral Care Associate member or Reverend Rachel.  The completed forms will be kept locked up in a secure location and the information on them will be kept strictly confidential. Letting the Minister have access to these forms is important so that she can contact the appropriate people in case of an emergency, especially if you live alone.  Some safety professionals have suggested that the emergency contact be someone(s) who does not live with you. Thank you in advance for your participation in this critical project.  Forms are available in the church office.