Our Pastoral Care Team at St. Stephen’s ministers to those in our family and those in need who are hurting. We are here to encourage folks to experience God-changed lives through healing by our Lord. If you are discouraged, depressed or hurting, we have resources to help, encourage and guide. Please call our pastoral care office at 412 741-1790 ext.136 or e-mail dfrantti@ststephenschurch.net.

These are some of the ways we offer support:
    • Home and hospital visits
    • Home Eucharist
    • Healing prayer teams
    • Counseling referrals
    • Personal prayer
    • Crisis care
    • Listening
    • Support groups

     
 

Divorce Recovery Ministry
Debby Frantti
E-Mail: dfrantti@ststephenschurch.net
Beginning on September 15, 2007, our Divorce Recovery Ministry will resume meeting each Saturday evening from 7:30 – 9pm.  If you or a loved one has been hurt by the pain of separation or divorce, please join us as we work together to find healing and wholeness.  For a brochure with our fall topics call the pastoral care office at 412 741-1790 or e-mail dfrantti@ststephenschurch.net.
 

Grief Ministry
Griefshare is a ministry to those who have suffered loss through the death of a loved one.  It is a safe place to meet with others who are in the same situation.  Through the use of a beautiful video presentation, small group discussions and prayer, you are encouraged to work through this difficult season.  You are welcome at any stage in your grief process.

The next Griefshare meetings will take place in the Library at 7pm beginnining Monday, October 8 and will last 4 to 6 weeks. There is no charge for this class. Please call or email Debby Frantti at 412.741.1790 to register.

 
 

Support Groups
St. Stephen's has several different support groups for you and your loved ones.

 
 

People Helper's Ministry
Touching this world in a tangible way with the love of Jesus Christ by reaching people in times of need.

People Helper's Ministry has quietly flourished for more than 20 years at St. Stephen's Church. Our primary mission is first and foremost to help meet the needs of people in our congregations; then the broader family of believers, the community in which we live, and finally to the person who God brings our way.

We help connect people to the resources they might need to be supported through difficult times or a period of special need. We facilitate connections to specialized help such as counseling, healing ministries, shelters and food and clothing banks. We have limited resources to offer the person in financial need, believing that money rarely solves a problem, but at times it is needed to provide relief.

People Helper's Ministry is supported in three ways.

  • First, by the financial gifts given by individuals.
  • Second, by gifts of time and abilities, as well as in-kind gifts offered by a wide array of people.
  • Last, by the Book Corner, our parish book and gift store that donates 100% of its profit to support PHM.

The combined gifts of individuals, and store profits, along with the gifts of ability and time provide a strong foundation by which we are able to touch lives for God.

For information please be in touch with the PHM team by calling 412.741.1790