Everyone experiences different stages in life. No matter what you are going through, St. Albans Congregational Church wants to encourage and help you on your journey. We desire to support and help you grow into a more abundant life in Jesus Christ. 

Agape (Counseling) Ministry

Lead Me Lord Caregivers Support Group

First Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

Conference Call 1+712-4243-3900 / Code 411726#

The Agape Ministry is a Christ-centered counseling ministry called to help members of our congregation and the community at large through life's transitions and share God's love, grace, mercy, and strength by providing emotional, social, and spiritual guidance and support.  Often, as we seek to cope with the demands placed upon us during such difficult times, we experience stress and depression. Assisting family members and loved ones can be highly challenging. The Ministry strives to achieve these goals through workshops, the Caregivers Support Group, Bereavement Devotionals, Congregational Life inserts, networking with the Health and Wellness Ministry, H.I.V. AIDs Ministry, and providing resources to the Because We Care Food Pantry.

The Purpose of this Ministry is to provide emotional and spiritual support, temporary family relief if needed, and loving care to our sick and shut-in members. Ministry has been established to help support and interface with all groups.  This Ministry is to do the will of God by working together and using our spiritual gifts in the Church for exhortation and edification according to I Cor 12:4-7.

The Caregivers Ministry is a group of members who love caring for the sick and shut-in members at E.B.C.  As we strive to support the sick and their family members, we are not authorized to operate as a home care agency.  The members can only give spiritual and loving care support.  Therefore, by law, the caregiver members are not allowed to administer ANY medical or physical assistance to sick & shut-in members who may be hospitalized or bedridden. Since we are not certified by the State Health Department, we recommend that each family member consult a caseworker to receive the proper medical and home care assistance for their loved ones to avoid liability issues.  Please contact an NYS-recognized Home Care Agency for more information.