Care Ministries

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There are times in life when obstacles are thrown in our path. During these times, it’s important to lean into our faith in God and reach out to others for help, support, and prayer to get us through.

Hales Corners Lutheran offers many groups and resources to assist you through those trials. For more information on these lay person-led groups, please contact the church office at 414-529-6700, email careministries@hcl.org, or use the contact information listed for the group.

Care Ministries: If you have specific experience with, or a heart for, any of the ministries below, you are invited to contact our Care Ministries team to explore opportunities to serve.

 
 
 

ADDICTION Support

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A solution for alcoholics. A simple program based on one alcoholic helping another.

Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm

 
 

CANCER Support

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Breast Cancer Mentors

Provides emotional and spiritual support to women diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Cancer Care

Find comfort, support, and courage from others living with cancer.

Meets offsite the first Tuesday of every month.

Contact careministries@hcl.org for details.

 
 

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry

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Deaf Ministry

Support for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Assisted hearing devices and an ASL interpreter are available during the 10:45 am worship service on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sunday of the month, and special events upon request.

 
 
 

disability Ministries

Supporting individuals and families with special needs

  • Supported Family Worship

  • Buddies - inclusive Sunday School

  • ASL interpretation

  • Buddy Break

  • VBS

  • Serenity Room

  • Sensory Rich Activity Bags

Special Needs VBS

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Buddy Break

A free, monthly respite program for parents of children with special needs

Contact careministries@hcl.org for more information.

 

Divorce Care

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Divorce Care

Divorced? Separated? Find support and heal from the hurt.

Sundays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Lighthouse Ministry

Counseling services for families and individuals.

Counseling services provided by licensed psychotherapist Deb Reid-Zielinski. Click for scheduling details.

 
 

SUPPORT Groups

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Crossroads: Life Changes-Leaning into God through life’s transitions.

Thursdays, February 19 - March 19 6:30 - 8:00 pm at HCL

For more information, contact Careministries@hcl.org

 

Support group for parents suffering from the pain of having a prodigal son or daughter.

2nd Monday, 6:30-8:00 pm
September-May

Estranged Grandparents Support Group

Finding peace and hope in the midst of parent and grandparent alienation and estrangement. Monthly meetings.

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Supporting individuals and families with special needs

- Supported Family Worship
- Buddies - inclusive Sunday School
- ASL interpretation
- Buddy Break
- VBS
- Serenity Room
- Sensory Rich Activity Bags

Lighthouse Ministry

Counseling services for families and individuals.

Counseling services provided by licensed psychotherapist Deb Reid-Zielinski. Click for scheduling details.

 
 

For those grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of an infant, this group offers a safe place to share and to be encouraged as you journey through your grief.

Meets once a month in the evening, via Zoom, with periodic in-person social events.

 

Financial Support

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Learn how to ditch debt and build wealth following lessons provided by Dave Ramsey.

Sunday sessions start September 21 and go through November 16. Register here by September 19.

 
 
 

Grief Support

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A warm, caring environment for those who have experienced loss through death.

A variety of groups that meet year-round. Click for exact dates and times.

Lighthouse Ministry

Counseling services for families and individuals.

Counseling services provided by licensed psychotherapist Deb Reid-Zielinski. Click for scheduling details.

 

For those grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of an infant, this group offers a safe place to share and to be encouraged as you journey through your grief.

Meets once a month in the evening, via Zoom, with periodic in-person social events.

An online prayer request form.

Prayer is one way we can bring our requests to God, both as individuals and as a group. Simply fill out your request and we will add it to our prayer chain.

 

homebound support

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Bringing comfort to those who are homebound, hospitalized, in assisted living or nursing homes, incarcerated, or in drug recovery centers.

To request a visit, email careministries@hcl.org.

Short-term meals for those in need of assistance

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mental health Support

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Lighthouse Ministry

Counseling services for families and individuals.

Counseling services provided by licensed psychotherapist Deb Reid-Zielinski. Click for scheduling details.

A faith-based group for women coming out of abusive relationships.

Please email careministries@hcl.org for current meeting times and locations.

 
 

Prayer & Worship

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Homebound communion visitation

To request a visit, email careministries@hcl.org.

An online prayer request form.

Prayer is one way we can bring our requests to God, both as individuals and as a group. Simply fill out your request and we will add it to our prayer chain.

 
 

Volunteer Opportunites

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Buddy Break: a free, monthly respite program for parents of children with special needs

Seeking volunteers ages 12 and up (or younger IF they serve in partnership with a parent) to help with Buddy Break on the third Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 4:00 pm. Please join us as we have fun with some wonderful individuals who have special needs. Please note that you do not need to volunteer every month. We will welcome your help when you can join us.

For more information or to sign up, email careministries@hcl.org.

Prison Ministry: GriefShare & Wild at Heart Volunteer Groups

Men's Prison Ministry: Seeking volunteers to assist two Monday nights a month with GriefShare at a men's medium security prison in Sturtevant. No prior experience necessary.

For more information or to sign up, email careministries@hcl.org.