The Pastoral Care and Fellowship team aim to offer support for those in need, for example the sick, those in hospital, the bereaved, those with new babies.  This support may be practical, with prayer, through listening or whatever is required given the circumstances.  We have a visiting team who visit members of the church who are no longer able to get to church on a regular basis, and offer them CD’s of the sermons.  Prayer for the church, the community and the world is organised by our prayer secretary. 

Friday Coffee’s has become a Banchory Institution.  The West Church Centenary Hall is turned into a coffee shop every Friday morning, offering coffee, tea and home bakes.  It is staffed by a huge team of volunteers from all 5 church is the town and offers a place for people to meet for a chat over a cup of coffee.  At the same time Noah’s Ark provides a place for Mum/Dad’s and carers of under 3’s to come and meet. 

Below is a list of some of the areas the Pastoral Care and Fellowship team are responsible for: 

Prayer and listening – Prayer Secretary

Visiting

Hospital visiting

Guild

Noah’s Ark

Sunday Coffee’s

Friday Coffee’s

Sunday welcoming

Transport to and from church

Hospitality (eg church lunches)

Social events

Duty Rota’s