TEME VALLEY SOUTH CHURCHES' PASTORAL TEAM

WHAT IS PASTORAL CARE

The Pastoral Team, working alongside the Ministry Team, are there to offer support to all those in our local community.  Parishoners, trained and supported by the local church, are there for you if you need them. Pastoral Care involves offering care, support and encouragement to others.  Reflecting the ministry of Jesus, it includes being present with and listening to people, journeying alongside people, especially during times of crisis, change and bereavement, bringing hope, building relationships and praying for those in our care. 

The Team also visit parishioners who are elderly, disabled, housebound, ill, recovering from illness or bereavement at home, in residential day-care centres or in hospital.  They take Home Communion to church members who have requested communion and who are unable to come to church services.

You don't have to be a "church goer" - the Pastoral Team are there to support all those in the neighbourhood.  Just reach out to them or one of the Ministry Team, on one of the numbers below if you want to have a chat.

The Team is made up of Ann Prosser, Jenny Barbe, Lesley Dean, and Mel Cummins as well as Rev'd Julia Curtis and Sue Softly (our Safeguarding Lead). We’re here to help the Church as a whole make sure there is pastoral care in these villages. Please support us by your prayers, by letting the team know what’s happening, and by engaging with the Team’s activities.

Rev'd Julia Curtis (01886 853286)

Rev’d Julia Curtis is the Priest in Charge of Teme Valley South and also a Rural Mission Enabler for the Diocese of Worcester. She is passionate about rural ministry, the important role the church has to play in rural communities and celebrating the rhythm of the seasons alongside the rhythm of the church calendar.

Sue Softly (01584 881342) - Safeguarding Lead for Teme Valley South Churches

Jenny Barbe (Tel: 01584 781298) - Rochford

I was asked if I would be part of the Pastoral Care Team for Teme Valley South along with Ann Prosser the other member of our team from Rochford.  I hope I can be of help to anyone who needs support in our community.  If you need support or know of anyone else who needs help please do not hesitate to get in touch. Tel: 01584 781298.

Ann Prosser (Tel: 01584 781317) - Rochford

I am semi-retired now only doing some catering and village events. I am very happy to live in Rochford  and to help in any way I can

Mel Williams (Tel: 01584 781284) - Eastham