Alcoholics Anonymous
We are blessed here at Weddington UMC to be able to offer support for people who are struggling with alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. To be a part of this group please contact Sandy at 704-846-2503.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
WUMC is sponsoring this support group designed for the caregivers, family and friends of persons affected by dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. This group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Hemby House. This group is open to members of the community, so please invite your friends and family.
Goals of this Group:
- To provide caregivers support on a regular basis
- Give caregivers the opportunity to meet others in the same situation and share feelings and experiences
- To provide caregivers the opportunity to learn more about dementia and Alzheimer's and caring for a loved one suffering from one or both of these illnesses.
Please contact Laura Beaty at 704-843-1030 or ldbeaty@gmail.com or Rev. Ed Briggs with questions or for more information.
Cancer Care Support Team
This group needs people who can help in preparing meals, visitations, running errands, providing child care and gift certificates for families struggling with cancer. These volunteers do not need to attend the monthly Cancer Care Team meeting.
If your Sunday school class, LIFE Group, disciple class or youth group is interested in helping in some capacity, or if you know of a family that is struggling with these issues, please contact Carolyn Cooper at 704-243-1719 or Rev. Ed Briggs.
Through the Grace of God, we can make a difference.
Caring Hearts
A Caring Heart is a sensitive heart to the needs of others, a loving heart to bring cheer and a brighter day to the ones we visit, and a happy heart to share a smile with the ones in our care.
The Caring Hearts (shut-in and nursing home care) that offers Christ's love, nurture and support to those who are unable to be active participants in the congregation due to the incapacities of old age or other infirmaties that confine them to their homes and Nursing/Adult Care facilities.
Caring Hearts visit shut-ins, call shut-ins, deliver meals, offer prayer support, and develop a relationship with a shut-in friend.
If you would like to a part of this ministry or would like more information please contact Rev. Ed Briggs, Sandra McKee or Diane Georges at 704-841-9162.
Divorce Care Support Group (begins September 8th)
This class facilitated by Tom Scott will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in room 19. This group features a DVD series with recognized experts on divorce and recovery. After the DVD is shown, there is small group time to process the information received as well as time to experience the caring support from group members.
Contact Sandra McKee if you are interested in joining this group or would like more information.
GriefShare Support Group (begins September 8th)
If you, or someone you know, have experienced the death of a family member or friend, please know hope can be found through GriefShare. This thirteen week class seeks, through a DVD series and discussion, to bring comfort and care to those who are grieving the loss of a love one. The class will be facilitated by Pat Rose, Amy Rau and Julie Kemp and will meet on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Modular A, Room 4.
Contact Sandra McKee if you are interested in joining this group or would like more information.
Job Hunt Support Group
This group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 am in the Hemby House, room 1. The group is designed to provide support, encouragement and help for your job search whether you are unemployed or seeking new opportunities. The goal is to provide emotional, spiritual and practical support for job seekers. This ministry network will work with individuals to connect them with groups and professionals that can help prepare them for a successful job search.
The main focus of the group is to sustain mental health, increase spirituality, a sense of self-worth and a positive attitude -- things easily lost in either a job search or sudden unemployment.
At the present the support group is being facilitated by a human resource manager, a professional recruiter along with our pastoral staff. Connect to this network of professionals by emailing jobhunthelp@weddingtonchurch.org or phoning the church office 704-846-1032.
HELP WANTED: Connecting Employers to Employees
We as a church want to help the many people in our congregation who are out of work. If you are an employer, looking for employees, please let us know about the position you are looking to fill. We appreciate any leads on jobs that might help someone find work!
Narcotics Anonymous
This support group which ministers to those who struggle with drug addiction meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Modular B, Room 5. Meetings are also scheduled for Fridays at 11:00 pm, Saturdays at 12:30 pm and 8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Prayer Ministry Team
The team meets the first Monday or each month (except for Labor Day). You are invited to join this team for prayer, sharing and taking the initial steps toward becoming the house of prayer that God has called us to be. Please contact Rev. Ed Briggs to join this team or for additional information.
Stephen Ministry
This is a one-on-one ministry that seeks to care for people who are hurting physically, emotionally and spiritually.
