Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. But there are many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet. Stephen Ministry provides trained lay people to support and extend the care that pastors provide. Stephen Ministers reach out with God's love and a listening ear to people who are experiencing all kinds of needs and circumstances, such as grief, divorce or other relationship issues, or personal crisis. This ministry is available to people in the community, as well as to those in our congregation. If you'd like to know more, contact Brenda Trask.

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
For those who are separated, newly divorced, or working on divorce-related issues. DivorceCare is a 13-week video and discussion-based program. You may join at any time. Bob Youmans Lauri Rohn lead. Contact the church office for current session information. (For additional information about the program, visit the DivorceCare web site.)
Childcare is provided.

 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm
Shawls are made and dedicated as symbols of God's comfort, in the midst of warm fellowship. Louise Gunderson coordinates.

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm 
For those who have completed the DivorceCare program, and wish to continue exploration of divorce-related subjects in a supportive group environment. The current book discussion is based on Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend. Cheryl Guyton leads.
Contact the church office for current session information.
Childcare is provided.

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a special group for children ages 5-12 to find help and healing from the hurt caused by the separation and divorce of their parents.  At our weekly DC4K meeting, kids make friends with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents get divorced.  The group meets Wednesday nights, 7-9pm, during the same time as DivorceCare and Advanced Divorce Recovery.

Provides prayer, support, assistance, and fellowship to military families, especially those with deployed family members. Frank & Daria Gaillard coordinate. Potluck lunches occur every first Sunday after the second worship service.
Contact the church office for information on upcoming events.

Wednesdays, 9:30am
Cards are designed, created, and sent to individuals on BUMC's concerns list, those celebrating special events, and deployed military. Kathy Nash coordinates.