Developing spiritually and emotionally whole followers of Jesus.
We all need varying levels of pastoral care in different seasons.
To reflect this, we have a number of support pathways available:
Pastoral Meetings
If you are carrying something which you would like extra support for, we can connect you with a member of our Pastoral Team who will listen and pray with you. We normally offer up to 4 meetings.
Signposting to Professionals
If you are struggling with an issue requiring specialized support or professional expertise, we can signpost you to external counsellors or agencies. We cannot be responsible for the quality of care provided by such individuals and services.
Extended Prayer Ministry
Our Prayer Ministry Team offer extended prayer over a set number of sessions. They can offer prayer for healing, both emotional and physical, as well as prayer for areas of life that you would like to see breakthrough in.
Our Pastoral Team
We have an excellent Pastoral team who would consider it a privilege to come alongside you.
If you would rather speak to us directly about your concerns, please contact Anna Cross, our Pastoral Lead. Our team will then help you to discern which avenue of care best suits your needs.
Anna Cross | Pastoral Lead
anna.cross@staldates.org.uk
Further Support
The following avenues of care are also available to you without needing to contact the Pastoral Team:
Mid-week Groups
We strongly encourage you to find home here by joining one of our mid-week groups and we consider this the first level of pastoral support.
Sunday Prayer Ministry
We offer Prayer Ministry at the end of each service on a Sunday. We’d love to stand alongside you in prayer for the day-to-day challenges (and joys!) of life.
Further Resources
-
NHS
If you (or someone else) is at risk of self-harm but you/they are able to stay safe for a little while:
• Contact NHS 111
• Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment.
Safe HavenOxfordshire Safe Haven is a safe and welcoming space for when you’ve reached the point where it feels like there’s no way out. They are open 11:30am-9:30pm seven days a week, 365 days a year.
You can visit their website here
Or call them on: 01865 903 037
Oxfordshire MindFind out more info on mental health resources across Oxfordshire here, and search an in depth directory of support here.
Christian organisations looking at the intersection of faith and mental health
• Living Life to the Full with God (CBT program)• The Mind and Soul Foundation
• Deeper Walk International (US based)
Therapy and Counselling Organisations
• Oxford Mental Health Partnership
• Talking Space Plus
• Association of Christians in Counselling
• British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies -
University of Oxford Welfare Services
Oxford Brookes Student Welfare - or call 01865 (48)4650
-
The National Domestic Violence Helpline
A collaboration between Refuge and Women’s Aid, offering free, confidential help and advice to those experiencing domestic violence and their friends and family.Visit their website here
or call 0808 2000 247
Restored
A Christian charity who provide advice to those within the church who are either experiencing domestic abuse or supporting someone who is.Visit their website here
Clean SlateA confidential and specialist service for male and female victims of sexual, physical, mental and emotional abuse in Oxfordshire. Offers one-to-one counselling and support, and peer and group support programmes to help people’s recovery.
Visit their website here
or call 01869 232461 -
Age UK Bereavement Support or call 01235 849434
-
-
For recovery programmes and help:
Oxfordshire Mind
For problem drinking:Alcoholics Anonymous
For friends and family of problem drinkers:Al-Anon Family Groups
Where drugs have become a major problem:Narcotics anonymous
Where gambling has become a problem:Gamblers Anonymous
Porn Addiction: -