Are you suffering from a physical, mental, or emotional condition? We are happy to schedule an individualized time with elders, pastors, and deacons for prayer, anointing and support. Contact Mary Swank for more information.
Valley offers short-term crisis and pastoral counseling. We can also refer you to a number of local counselors. Email Mary Swank or call 860.673.6826 x108 to set up an appointment.
To receive visitation for you or a loved one who is home bound, in the hospital, or a nursing home contact the Care office. Anointing or communion can also be arranged. Email Mary Swank or call 860.673.6826 x108.
If you are underemployed or unemployed and would like to talk to someone about your situation, please contact the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826 x108. We'd be happy to schedule an appointment with one of our Care Ministry staff.
Don't wait to take steps if you fear your marriage is in trouble. We'd like to help with tools to turn the tide. Call the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826 x108 to make an appointment.
If you are struggling because of a divorce and would like to talk to someone, call the Care Ministry office at 860.673.6826 x108 to set up an appointment.
We all have our personal hurts, habits, and hang-ups. And sometimes they reach a point where they interfere with the life God has designed for us. That’s where Celebrate Recovery comes in.
Churches across the country have used this Christ-centered recovery program to help thousands of people achieve freedom from those hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We will work through 12 steps and eight principles with others who can relate to our experiences.
Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. We begin with a large group meeting at 7 p.m., followed by break out groups. Everyone is welcome and there is no registration for Celebrate Recovery. If you would like more information about this ministry, contact the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826 x108.
COPING WITH CANCER
"Coping with Cancer" is a new Valley Care group specifically for people living with cancer, or for those caring for a loved one with cancer. We'll share encouragement, tips, and find comfort in the shared experience of battling this disease.
The group is open to all, and no RSVP is required. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us in the Care Ministry Office 860.673.6826.
DIVORCECARE
Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they've ever faced. It's a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you've never faced before. Our new DivorceCare group will meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.
The next DivorceCare 13- week cycle begins Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at our Valley Simsbury offices (3 Mill Pond Lane, Simsbury). Registration will open in August.For more information contact Mary Swank.
Faithful Hands is a group of men that serves single mothers, widows, or any other person needing help by providing practical handyman services. Would you like to receive handyman assistance from one of our Faithful Hand Care Teams? Please contact us in the Care Ministry office at 860.673.6826 or email Mary Swank,
Would you like to serve as a part of the Faithful Hands Team? Please contact us to find out more information and to complete our screening process.
This group is for adults with diverse abilities who are looking for community. We meet in-person Thursdays at 6pm in Fellowship Hall. Please contact Mary Swank to register for this group.
GriefShare Support Group
If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, it may be difficult for you to feel optimistic about the future. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've never faced before. GriefShare is a group of people dealing with loss that meets weekly to face these challenges.
Our next 13-week cycle of GriefShare begins Monday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Avon in Room 206. Registration will open in August. Please contact the Care Ministry office for more information.
A care group for mothers dealing with the loss of a child. Hearts With Hope meets on the second Thursday of each month beginning September 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 206 at Valley Avon. For more information, please contact the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826.
A Care Group for moms and babies.
For many women, the early weeks and months of motherhood can be challenging and isolating. This new care group meets twice monthly and will provide education and encouragement with the goal of healthy moms and healthy babies! Lactation Consultant Julie Tower will facilitate the group, which is open to all moms with babies up to one year old (breastfeeding, combo-feeding, bottle-feeding) and expecting moms. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Julie Tower.
Single & Parenting - New Support Group - 13-Week Session Begins Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m. - Valley Simsbury
If you’re a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. That’s why we created the Single & Parenting support group—to share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you find rest, hope and encouragement. Single parents who are legally separated, divorced, or parenting alone are encouraged to attend.
13- week cycle begins Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at our Valley Simsbury offices (3 Mill Pond Lane, Simsbury). The cost is $15 for the materials.
Are you suffering from a physical, mental, or emotional condition? We are happy to schedule an individualized time with elders, pastors, and deacons for prayer, anointing and support. Contact Mary Swank for more information.
This group is currently meeting online. They spend time praying through the prayer requests that are submitted each weekend following the services. If you would like to participate in this ministry contact Mary Swank.
Praying for others is an important part of caring for one another. If you have a prayer request that you'd like to submit on our Prayer Wall click here.
Prayer shawls, gifts from Valley Community Baptist Church, are available for anyone who is experiencing illness, grief or going through a difficult time. If you know someone that you think would like to have a prayer shawl, or if you would like to join this ministry by knitting or crocheting a shawl from home, please contact the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826. Yarn and instructions are provided.
The Sunday morning Senior Community led by Skip Eggimann meets in-person, in the Library at Valley Avon.
Senior Adult Gathering - Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for our Senior Adult Luncheons. Please call Mary to RSVP 860.673.6826.
Visitation - If a Valley Senior Adult is hospitalized, in a care facility, or homebound, Care ministry would like to know so that a visit can be made. Please contact , or call the Valley Care office at 860.673.6826 x108.
If you have an urgent need for pastoral care on a night, weekend, or holiday, call the church's main phone, 860.673.6826, listen to the phone message and follow the directions for contacting the pastor on call.
