PASTORAL CARE

How are you?  We are concerned

​If you would value the chance to talk and pray with a member of the pastoral team or would like to be linked up with a home group, please do contact us so that we can arrange for this to happen:  
pastoral@stmarysely.org

​or contact the Church Office on 01353 659550

​Should a priest be needed for a pastoral matter please contact:
Rev Chris Hill chris.hill@stmarysely.org or 01353 662308
or ​Rev Phil Marsh phil.marsh@stmarysely.org or 07766 314957

Pastoral Training

Bereavement Cafe

Practical Support

Please do still enquire if you have a job that is not listed. If you are looking for help with DIY or regular help with cleaning, gardening or personal care, we will signpost you to a local business that specialises in these services. We can offer:​

Small physical jobs and errands
change light-bulbs
fit a new fuse/wire a plug
fit battery for smoke alarm
clear a high cupboard
move furniture and other heavy items, bring down items from your loft
hang pictures
fit new curtains
construct flat-pack furniture
safety check your bicycle
cut back a small shrub & other small gardening tasks


Advice and Guidance
assist you to find a tradesperson
help to make difficult phone calls
guidance for using a computer/email/smartphone/set-up internet
help with online shopping
help you set up regular grocery deliveries
benefits sign-posting
share simple cooking skills

Going out
accompany you to a local club or interest group
go for a walk or drive
accompany you to build your confidence walking your dog
take you out in your wheelchair
accompany you for an occasional shopping outing
visit a garden centre and help you with planting
go out for coffee
half-day outing of your choice
accompany you to an appointment
Accompany you on a bike ride to build confidence


Companionship
check-in and chat
play cards, board games, read books, have a singalong
support gentle exercise

Prayer @ St. Mary's