Christ Church Cares
Christ Church Cares: How we care for each other, neighbors, strangers and friends.
Are you or a loved one in need of conversation and support?
If you or a loved one are in need and would like a member of our clergy to visit, email care@christchurchgreenwich.org.
A clergy member monitors this email address 7 days a week. We will reach out to you promptly.
If you or a loved one are admitted to the hospital, let us know.
Do you believe in the power of prayer?
Join us this summer on Thursdays: June 5 & 26, July 31 and August 28
11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Chapel
Come pray as a group in-person with Rev. Suzy Post. We'll pray for people on our church’s prayer list; for those who are sick, in trouble, and in need of healing.
We all need this transformative experience together.
Would you like to train to be a Pastoral Care volunteer?
Join Rev. Suzy Post as we expand our Pastoral Care program to become “Christ Church Cares,” helping people get through a life challenge one-on-one, in groups, or visiting homebound people whether they are home from the hospital or aging in place. Help us share the love and show them that Christ Church Cares.”
Are you going through a life change?
Come to ‘Finding God In Transitions” with Rev. Suzy
Will Resume in September 2025
Tomes Higgins House
Introducing "Finding God in Transitions," dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenging changes— whether it's divorce, job loss, becoming an empty nester, or other significant shifts. Together, we'll explore faith-based strategies, share personal experiences, and find ways to support and help each other through life's challenging changes.
Questions? spost@christchurchgreenwich.org
Prison Ministry
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we have ever done.” - Bryan Stevenson
We volunteer through Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS), a nationwide volunteer visitation program for those incarcerated in our 125 federal and military prisons.
CCG volunteers visit at FCI Danbury, CT.
We make monthly, in-person visits with prisoners who have requested a visitor.
Our goals are to establish a non-judgmental relationship, keep inmates connected to life on the outside, encourage personal growth and prepare prisoners for re-entry upon release. Often, we are their only contact to the outside world.
PVS volunteers must first be screened and approved by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and annually recertified. Training includes orientation, practice visits and ongoing PVS support via on-line seminars and resources as well as PVS conferences.
Many prisoners are on waiting lists for PVS visitors. Please consider reaching out to them. To learn more, contact Randy Schwimmer, durantschwimmer@gmail.com or Angenette Meaney, admeaney@gmail.com
Testimonial by Parishioner Hilary Lea:
“I grew up at Christ Church, singing in the choir and attending youth group. After I got married, I raised my children here and have been an active volunteer at Christ Church since 2001, serving on many committees, even chaired a few, and on the Vestry. I have met some of my closest friends here, and gotten deep joy from the experience of service in our faith community.
After an emergency procedure recently, I suddenly found myself in a position where I needed others to help me for the first time . It was not comfortable for me to be so much on the receiving end, but I realized I had to accept it.
My adult children helped but they have jobs and busy lives. Into the breach stepped my church community – especially the Altar Guild – who provided me with delicious meals for two weeks. Calls and visits really help combat the isolation I felt, being unable to drive for a month – a lesson I hope I never forget. Calls and emails from the Clergy were uplifting. I felt my church family were 100% there for me in a challenging time and I will never forget it.”
- Hilary Lea, Parishioner
Jesus said to Peter, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” Matthew 25:16
Want to get involved with Christ Church Cares? Here is what we offer:
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Christ Church Cares Visitors
A group of parishioners who visit people in their homes, rehab, and various care facilities in and around Greenwich. Visitors meet once a month as part of their ministry.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitors
We bring communion to people who are at home, in a rehab or nursing facility, and are unable to attend Church to receive communion.
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Greenwich Hospital Visitors
Visitors trained through the Spiritual Services department at the hospital. They visit patients twice a month at Greenwich Hospital.
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Caring Cards
Volunteers who send cards to those who are recovering from an illness, struggling, in need of prayers, a good way to keep us connected, and share a prayer.
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Prison Ministry
A group of parishioners who are trained to visit inmates at Danbury Prison.
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Treat Boxes
These are gifts of cookies we bring to those who are sick, homebound, recovering from an illness, or celebrating a new baby!! We drop off treat boxes about 3-4 times a year around certain holidays.
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Care Notes/Prayer Cards/Christ Church Cares Table
Take a look at our Christ Church Cares table at the bottom of the steps in front of the main office. We have care notes and prayer request cards available for anyone who may need them.
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Intercessory Prayer Email List
Ongoing updated email prayer list of those who are sick, in trouble, and in need of healing.
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Finding God in Transitions Group
This is an unperson group that meets on Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. It is open to anyone who is going through a time of transition and change.
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Call “Check in” Team
A group of parishioners who call those on our intercessory prayer list. They call and check in, say hello, and see how they are doing.
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Angel Meals
This is a new ministry that prepares meals throughout the year and keep them in our freezer to bring to those who are sick, just home from the hospital, have a new family member at home, or are just out of rehab…any event when a family or individual may need a hot meal sent with love and prayers.
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“Praying Together”
We meet once a week, on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. for 30 minutes to pray for those on our prayer list, and the needs of our community, country, and our World.
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Grief Group
Led by Mary Cattan for those who are grieving a loss.
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Nathanial Witherall Service
Sundays, we offer a lay service of communion for the residents of Nathaniel Witherall.
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Riverhouse
Morning Prayer is held at Riverhouse once a month for the day residents.
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Coming Soon -
Community of Hope - This is a pastoral care training program for lay visitors who go to visit those who are sick, in trouble, and in need of healing. After the training, we then meet once a month for “Circle of Care.” Training to begin hopefully in the Fall or Winter 2025.
“Caregiver Connect" - support group for those caring for someone at home.