Welcome to this website which provides information about Caring Together, a study guide for carers. Every congregation is likely to have on average one carer for every ten worshippers but carers are a group whose specific needs many churches don’t address. This book suggests how a group to support them might be organised and offers a range of material for discussion and reflection. The best way to get a flavour of the course is to click on one of the sample sessions (Session Three – Failure, Session Nine – Growing through Pain).
In addition to those whose caring role is formally recognised, many worshippers will have parents who need caring for or will have taken on some responsibility for a neighbour or friend who need support or who are involved in pastoral care within the congregation. Anybody in this sort of situation will find the material in the book helpful, particularly if used in a group, though using it as basis for individual reflection will also be fruitful. Those offering training in pastoral care will also find valuable resources here.
The resources in the book are supported by additional material on this site so some of the material here only makes sense when used in conjunction with what’s in the book. But the headings above give an idea of the range of topics and the people whose ideas are quoted or referred to in each session.
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