Senior Adult Council
The Senior Adult Council of St. Stephen’s UMC (SAC) promotes ministry by, with, and for older adults that includes spiritual growth, education, service, and recreation.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your “new normal.” Each cycle is 13 weeks, but you may join at any point during the cycle. One cycle is held each spring and fall. If you need immediate support, please contact our church office so we may connect you with one of our facilitators or a current group near you.
The Gathering Place
St. Stephen’s supports and hosts monthly meetings of The Gathering Place, a ministry for persons with memory loss and their caregivers. Each month on the second Monday, our volunteers (in partnership with Interfaith Care Partners) lead the program with fun, memory-stimulating activities, and serve lunch. Caregivers can choose to stay and participate in the activities or use the time (10:00 am-1:30 pm) for a break. There is no charge to attend Gatherings.
Games Day
A group of seniors meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am to play games. Attendees bring their own sack lunches and there is no charge for attending.
Solitaires
Solitaires is a ministry to persons whose spouses have passed away. Members of the group reach out to the recently bereaved, providing support and a safe place to grieve. The group meets monthly for fellowship and schedules frequent trips.