Pastoral Care
The Advent offers various ministries and programs to care for our members, as well as Christian counseling for those in need. Our ministry is available to Adventers who are ill, caring for a sick family member, transitioning home after a hospital stay, grieving because of the death of a loved one, or experiencing other difficulties. The Advent’s prayer teams are available to pray for church members and others, for any reason you might seek prayer. For more information about the Advent’s intercessory prayer ministry, see Advent House Prayer Ministry below.
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Baptism
We perform infant baptisms several times each year during regular Sunday worship. To schedule your child’s baptism, contact Pastoral Care Coordinator Robin Turner by email or phone at 205.226.3500.
Hospital Visits
Please let our clergy or the Pastoral Care office know (by email or phone at 205.226.3500) when you or a family member are admitted to a hospital. We would like to pray for you or, when possible, have clergy visit you.
Advent House Ministry
Prayer ministry at Advent House is for those who desire to request prayer for God’s intervention, healing, and guidance in their lives. Men, women, and couples are welcome to schedule prayer appointments with a team of trained prayer intercessors at the Advent House (2317 Arlington Avenue South).
Meals Ministry
During times of illness or crisis, meal delivery helps alleviate the stress of a basic necessity. If you are in need of a meal after surgery, during a serious illness, or other crisis, contact Pastoral Care Coordinator Robin Turner by email or phone at 205.443.8558.
Prayer
Requests
The Advent offers a range of counseling services to parishioners by our clergy and staff licensed counselors. Contact Advent clergy, Pastoral Care Coordinator Robin Turner, or make an appointment at Advent House (by email or phone at 205.410.4622).
Grief
Support
The Advent offers a number of options for grief support following times of loss. Our clergy and our licensed counselor would welcome an opportunity to meet with you one-on-one. In addition, each fall the Advent offers a six-week Grief Recovery support group that meets one evening a week at Advent House.