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Church of Scotland
Presbytery of
Dunfermline
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Hospital VisitsWe will explore opportunities to develop collaborative methods of offering pastoral care in hospitals. Baptisms, Wedding and FuneralsWe will develop opportunities to share the preparation and follow up, and where appropriate the conduct of services in these pastoral encounters. Parenting SupportWe will explore opportunities to develop collaborative methods of offering parenting support. Shared Ministerial CoverWe will operate a system whereby one minister will always be “on call”, and “time off” can be secured. Elderly/ HouseboundWhile recognising the importance of local contact, we will explore opportunities to develop collaborative methods of offering pastoral care to housebound, elderly & bereaved persons. Crisis CareWe will explore opportunities to develop collaborative methods of offering crisis care. Lay TrainingFrom the larger lay membership of the Parish Grouping, there will be greater involvement and opportunities for training of members, encouraging and enabling them to share in a pastoral ministry; the congregations will work together to share ideas and develop programmes in this field. |
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