Pastoral Care and the Church Office
The church is more than a buildingāit is a community where people worship, grow, and support one another through every season of life. Pastoral care is an important part of that ministry, offering prayer, encouragement, guidance, and practical support to those who are celebrating, struggling, grieving, or simply in need of someone to listen.
The church office plays an important role in supporting pastoral care. It is often the first point of contact for people seeking help. Through phone calls, emails, appointments, and follow-up, the office helps connect individuals and families with pastors, ministry leaders, and appropriate resources.
Confidentiality and compassion are essential. Personal concerns should be handled with respect and discretion, helping people feel safe and valued.
Pastoral care is a team effort. Pastors, office staff, ministry leaders, and church members all have a part to play in creating a caring church community.
Ultimately, the church office is more than a place for administration. When its work is done with kindness and care, it becomes part of the church’s ministryāhelping people feel seen, heard, supported, and connected.
St. Paulās Weekly Update
September 27 – Tanis is worshipping at Griswold and Oak Lake – there will be a zoom service at St. Paul’s.
October 4 – Tanis – Virden. This will be our Thanksgiving service with communion. There will be Sunday School. St. Paul’s will be worshipping at the homes – Westman 2pm and the Sherwood 3pm. Extra voices are always welcome to come along to help with singing hymns.
October 5-9 – LeAnne will be out of the office in Saskatoon attending the United Church Office Workers Conference.
Church Office Hours – The church office is now open Monday – Thursday at regular hours of 9am – 12pm & 1-3pm.
Knit or Knot -Starting Tuesday, September 22, the knitting & Crafting Group will begin meeting again after our summer break! 2:00pm in the upper hall.
knitting isn’t your thing? No problem! Come and join us for the fellowship, fun, and good company. Bring your needlepoint, card making, or whatever craft interests you. So gather up your crafting supplies, bring your project, and come join us for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and fellowship! Everyone is welcome!
Coffee Time – Join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for a time of coffee and fellowship! This is open to everyone and all are welcome!
Food Cupboard Sunday – The first Sunday of the month is Food Cupboard Sunday and we invite you to bring a non-perishable food item for the Virden & Area Food Cupboard. Our next food Sunday is October 4.
ALF Youth Retreat ā Minnedosa, MB ā Oct 23 to 25, 2026 ā Faith in Film
Calling all grade 7 to 12s from Prairie to Pine Region (and beyond) to explore with peers for a weekend how movies inform our faith. If this interests your or you know someone in this age category that are interested in attending please let me know.
Registration Open: Click here for info Any youth from St. Paul’s who wish to attend will have their registration fee reimbursed. Registration deadline is October 12, 2026.
Change for Change Campaign – How is everyone’s change collecting coming along? Are your bags full? Change bags are due back in for Sunday, October 4.
The Outreach Committee is inviting everyone to collect their loose change over the summer and donate it to the Mission & Service Fund. Lovely decorated collection bags are available at the church, or you may use a bag of your own. Please return your collected change by the end of September. If you would like your donation included on your year-end tax receipt, please be sure to clearly label your bag with your name.
If you are not into collecting coins, our campaign is online also… help us turn change into change! Click here to help https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/119197150RR0001-st-pauls-united-church/p2p/change-for-change
