Congregational Care

This Ministry area of Christ United Diligently seeks to identify and develop resources to meet the needs of our congregation. We are committed to coming alongside anyone in need with prayer, support, and acts of kindness. Our Congregation, like any other typical body of believers, is comprised of people who experience challenges that impact their physical , emotional, and spiritual well-being. We want to be there for you. If you or a loved one needs pastoral care, please call the pastoral care line at 601-956-2211, the main church number 601-956-6974, or email us at congregationalcare@christunitedjxn.org.

Serve With Us

Explore your spiritual gifts and discern your possible role in a ministry of caring at Christ United. Those interested in learning more about your spiritual gifts can contact us at congregationalcare@christunitedjxn.org.

Caring for Others

STEPHEN MINISTRY

The Stephen Ministry equips volunteers to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and the details of the discussions within each caring relationship remains private. If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact us. To request more information about Stephen Ministry, please send an email message to congregationalcare@christunitedjxn.org.

Prayer Ministry

Prayers & Squares Quilts

Beautiful quilts that are made by members of the church are hung in the prayer room. A knot is tied in each of the threads on the quilt to represent a prayer you have offered. When all threads are knotted, the quilt is presented to the recipient who is literally “covered in prayer.” To request a prayer quilt, fill out the request card in the prayer box beside the prayer room.
Prayer Room Intercessors Ministry
Cancer Prayer Partners & Support
Hedge Prayer Team

Each Sunday, volunteers go to the Prayer Room and pray for the pastors, worship leaders, and congregation during the worship service, covering every aspect of the service with a hedge of protection through prayer. The volunteers commit to pray for one month per year, for 30 minutes during the worship service. The worship bulletin serves as a guide for the prayer team.

Recovery & Healing Groups

Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step recovery program designed to help men and women find freedom from the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that consistently derail our relationship with God and with other people. The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to encourage fellowship and to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives as we work our way along the road to recovery. Here, we find freedom from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. It is through this freedom that we find serenity, joy, and the direction to recover the relationship that God longs to have with each of us.

One common misconception of Celebrate Recovery is that it is only for those who are struggling with a chemical addiction (drugs or alcohol). While it is true that many people struggling with chemical addictions have found freedom through the 12-steps, Celebrate Recovery is for anyone who has a hurt, habit, or hang-up that is causing problems in their life. Statistically, around 1/3 of the folks in Celebrate Recovery are here because of struggles with drugs or alcohol. The other 2/3 are here for one or more of the multitude of issues that keep us demoralized and defeated. We would love to talk with you about whatever life struggles you are facing right now.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday night at 6:00pm (except holidays), in the Youth Center of Christ United Methodist Church. Please park on the south side of the church and enter through the Youth entrance (patio area with “Youth” posted on the brick wall above the entrance).

Thursday night schedule:
- Dinner: 5:15pm – 6:00pm
- Large Group: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Open Share Groups: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Childcare is available for children in 5^th grade or younger. Due to the content of the programming and discussions, we ask that no one under 18 years of age attend large group or open share groups.

If you have questions about Celebrate Recovery or would like to speak with one of our ministry leaders, please email us at cr@christunitedjxn.org.
DivorceCare

Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences faced by a family. The impact of divorce extends far beyond the couple who are ending their marriage. Christ United offers weekly DivorceCare classes at the church. The class uses the DivorceCare program which includes a 13-week curriculum, an accompanying workbook and extensive online resources. Participants may begin attending the class at any time. Childcare is also available. If you or someone you know would benefit from participation in this ministry of the church, please contact us congregationalcare@christunitedjxn.org.
GriefShare

The days, weeks, and months following the death of a loved one can be particularly difficult. Sometimes feelings of grief may last more than several months or the feelings of grief may not begin until over a year after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a ministry of the church providing a weekly class for members of the church and the community. The class uses the GriefShare program which follows a 13-week curriculum to provide support and encouragement. Participants may begin attending the class at any time. The GriefShare class is offered both in-person and online.