The mission of the Pastoral Care Action Team (PCAT) is to attend to the spiritual and emotional well being of our community. We provide caring spiritual and practical support as well as opportunities for deeper interpersonal connection and learning. We try to be responsive to ongoing and changing needs in our community. This goal is accomplished through the work of each of our subgroups and in collaboration with our Minister and other professional staff as well as the other action teams.

PCAT supports and coordinates the activities of its subgroups as well as a number of support/affinity groups listed below.

Caring Congregation Committee (CCC) Supports families with children and adults with special needs and mental health issues. Caringcong@follen.org

Covenant Groups Meet once a month in small groups to provide opportunities for spiritual reflection on various themes.

Lay Ministry Assist the Minister in providing support to individuals who request the need for a caring person who can listen and respond with empathy and understanding.

Volunteer Services Network Provides meals and rides to people in our Congregation who are in need. Contact: VSN@Follen.org.

Support Group for those with Elderly Parents Meet once a month to address the challenges of caring for elderly parents.

Men’s Discussion Group Meet weekly to discuss topics determined by the group.

Remembrance Dinners Meets as needed during the church year to provide an opportunity for members and friends in the congregation to remember a loved one and to share food and conversation with others

Contact: pcat@follen.org