The vision of the Parish Health ministry is to share the love of Christ through promoting safety, health, and wellness in the lives of the Church Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) family.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of this ministry is to provide supportive health related and spiritual care to the CSUMC family by the Parish Health Team (PHT). The Parish Health Team (PHT) is a group of trained volunteers from a variety of healthcare backgrounds and experiences (e.g., nurses, dietitians, social workers and other mental health professionals, pharmacists, and others).

GOAL: The goal of the Parish Health ministry is to enable CSUMC to respond more fully to the health needs of the CSUMC family through organized programs and visitation designed to extend a positive, Christ-centered response to those who are dealing with their own health issues or those of a loved one.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Promote the ability of the CSUMC family to care for one another.
2. Provide advocacy, education, and support while promoting safety and well-informed decisions for health care needs.
3. Assist individuals in navigating complex medical care systems.
4. Empower individuals to be good stewards of their health. Encourage and support spiritual growth and well being, to include spiritual resources for health and healing.

The material contained on this webpage is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified health care provider about a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

For more information about Parish Health Ministry, please contact Vicky Shelton.

Members of the Parish Health Ministry Team have assembled items you should have as part of your tool kit for navigating changes in health and stages of life. We encourage you to review the information linked below and complete the documents sooner rather than later. What an amazing gift this will be for your family!

1. GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR HEALTHCARE VISIT
2. MEDICATION LIST
3. TAKING EXPIRED MEDICATIONS
4. NAVIGATING THROUGH HOSPITAL SYSTEMS (c/o of Franklin & Kyle Elder Law)
5. NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS OF CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE
6. ELDER & SPECIAL NEEDS LAW: CONSIDERATIONS FOR CAREGIVERS (c/o of Franklin & Kyle Elder Law)
7. INFORMATION SOMEONE NEEDS TO KNOW IN AN EMERGENCY
8. TIMELINE FOR WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE UPON DEATH
9. FINAL WISHES

Parish Health Ministry Team Events

Watch the Educational Lectures from the September 2022 Living Forward: A Toolkit for Caregivers Event: