The Caring Congregation

Susan Perry, CCM, shares what it was like to use the TCC model of care to organize a large-church care ministry.

Rev. Karen Lampe talks about self-care and its importance for those working as caregivers.

The Rev. Karen Lampe shares her vision of real people telling real stories or real faith.

Looking back at the last 93 episodes, we celebrate you, our listeners worldwide, and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead for The Caring Congregation. Rev. Joy shares the new season of her ministry on the horizon and her hope for the UMC to usher in a new understanding of care and healing. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation To Follow Rev. Joy on IG: @revjoydd

With the conclusion of the postponed General Conference 2020, Rev. Joy and the Bishop of the Great Plains Conference, Bishop David Wilson, have a conversation about his unique perspective of General Conference and his hopes for the church's future. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation To follow Bishop Wilson and his leadership, check out: greatplainsumc.org General Conference Worship w...

With the conclusion of the postponed General Conference 2020, Rev. Joy sits down with the co-senior pastor of Keller United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Jason Valendy, to discuss the work that went into being a delegate and his hopes for the church's future. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation To follow Rev. Dr. Jason Valendy on Instagram: @peddlingpreacher

A few of the National Team Members gather for a conversation about the next two weeks at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Listen as they share their hopes and dreams for the church. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation

How do we care for those who take an oath to protect and serve us? Join Rev. Joy and Captain Mickey for part two of a conversation about caring for those who serve in law enforcement and their families. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation

How do we care for those who take an oath to protect and serve us? Join Rev. Joy and Captain Mickey for part one of a conversation about caring for those who serve in law enforcement and their families. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation

The brand new book releasing April 2, 2024, Song of the Seasons, portrays God’s creation in the four seasons, based on an interpretation of Psalm 98. It’s a healing, caring reminder of God’s presence and grace that sustains our souls. Author Glenys Nellist shares her thoughts on God’s care for us through nature and her inspiration for this book. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation gle...

Caring for children is rewarding; however, it is challenging at times, and doing so as a single parent is especially so. How do we, the church, care well for, honor, and support single parents raising children? Let’s explore what is helpful and what is not as we honor parents' care in a unique season. Guest: Rev. Melissa McDuffy thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation To listen to the 3 R...

Boundaries are necessary for fruitful caregiving. But how do we learn boundaries and other best practices like nurturing ourselves? Join us for part two of a conversation with Sherry Danner as we explore how we care for caregivers. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation For more information about Sherry Danner and Joy Journaling, check out her website: nurturedlight.com

As people with gifts and graces for caregiving, we cannot neglect ourselves. How do we bring awareness to our caregiving? Rev. Joy talks with Sherry Danner about caregiving and boundaries. This is part one of a two-part episode. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation For more information about Sherry Danner and Joy Journaling, check out her website: nurturedlight.com

We recap Christmas and look ahead to 2024. Care will continue to be essential in the life of the church and community in the new year. We seek to deepen the work of care in even more churches and communitites in 2024 and invite you to join the efforts to cultivate the culture of care. To Support the Work of Care: https://caring-congregation-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/203132-join-the-harvest t...

How can we create spaces and places and give symbols of hope to those struggling with Christmas? We explore ideas like Blue Christmas services and the healing power of including lay people in the services. We also talk about how gifting plants can be a symbol of hope and life for those who are struggling. Guest: Rev. Amy Forsythe-Alexander thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation Crowley F...

Processing a big holiday, like Thanksgiving, gives us insight and understanding of our emotions. Having someone to listen is helpful; that’s why it’s an essential element as a caregiver. It is also a tool necessary to encounter the world, especially as we approach the Christmas holiday, where emotions are tender. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation Book mentioned, by Ginger Rothhaas:...

We kick off the holidays with Thanksgiving in America in just a few days. Many of us will gather with family and prepare a special meal, but some of us struggle with loss and grief and are overwhelmed by world events. How do we process these emotions and be present in a time of gratitude, staying in the mind of Christ Jesus? thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation Prayer by Bishop Carder:...

Rev. Lori Silvestri shares with us what it’s like being a parent of a child with special needs and medical conditions. How can the church help parents in crisis, offering support and care? thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation To connect w/Rev. Lori: lorisoulshine@gmail.com

What do you do when your beloved United Methodist Church decides to disaffiliate, but you wish to remain? A church member in the Great Plains Conference processes her grief and sadness while she and others work to form a new United Methodist faith community. Hear their story of hope. thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation

As a survivor who navigated a way forward after decades of sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and addiction, Rev. Yevette Christy, reclaims her story and helps others find the same freedom and healing. She is a pastor, speaker, and advocate, and founded The Reclamation Project. She shares the care she needed in crisis and inspires us to care for those in a similar situation. thereclamationp...

As a survivor who navigated a way forward after decades of sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and addiction, Rev. Yevette Christy, reclaims her story and helps others find the same freedom and healing. She is a pastor, speaker, and advocate, and founded The Reclamation Project. She shares the care she needed in crisis and inspires us to care for those in a similar situation. thereclamationp...

After the devastating loss of their son, Nick, Anne and Kevin Timmons share with us their grief journey and the difference they are making for mental health awareness. This is part two of a two-part episode. To listen to part one: https://on.soundcloud.com/yhH43 To listen from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or SoundCloud, search “The Caring Congregation”. Additional Resources- Suicide and Crisis Lifelin...

After the devastating loss of their son, Nick, Anne and Kevin Timmons share with us their grief journey and the difference they are making for mental health awareness. This is part one of a two-part episode. Additional Resources- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Fore The Kids Foundation: forethekidskc.org Suicide Awareness: Save.org thecaringcongregation.com @thecaringcongregation

In 2022, a category five hurricane battered Florida; another hurricane hit the same area seven weeks later. Rev. Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, a native Floridian, and her care team navigated this unprecedented time, and continue to minister to a community trying to rebuild while struggling with grief and loss. Listen and learn from her story, and hear the difference care ministers make in a time of cris...

In 2022, a category five hurricane battered Florida; another hurricane hit the same area seven weeks later. Rev. Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, a native Floridian, and her care team navigated this unprecedented time, and continue to minister to a community trying to rebuild while struggling with grief and loss. Listen and learn from her story, and hear the difference care ministers make in a time of cris...