Congregational Care provides quality, compassionate care for First Pres Covenant Partners and the Orlando community. We give Our Best by equipping Covenant Partners to care for one another with Christlikeness. Congregational Care at First Pres oversees Deacons, Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministries, hospital and sick visitations, dying with dignity, and care classes. Let us know how we can serve you.
🌀 RESCHEDULED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON 🌀
Join us for a special service of healing and anointing prayer for anyone fighting illness or hardship. First Pres Pastors and Elders will be in Lee Fellowship Hall to anoint and pray over those who are hurting. Come as you are. Let us care for you through prayer to our Father, our great Physician and Healer.
11.06.24 | 6:30-8:00PM | LEE FELLOWSHIP HALL | ALL ARE WELCOME
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. We’re honored to journey through the grief process with you in supportive community.
Wednesdays, 09.04 - 11.13.24 | EMC, Room 300 | 10:00am
DivorceCare
DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 11-week, video-based series. All are welcomed at any time. This is an open group. Register to receive a workbook.
…RETURNING WINTER/SPRING 2026…
LGBTQ+ Parent Support
This group is intended for parents of persons identifying as LGBTQ+. Facilitated by Congregational Care and our partners at Redeemer Counseling, participation is confidential and discretely located at the Redeemer Counseling site at the corner of Church Street & Rosalind. For more information, contact Paul Gibson.
First Tuesdays, NOW - April 2025 | Redeemer Counseling | 6:30-8:00pm
Infertility Support Group Interest Meeting
Attend the Interest Meeting on Sunday, January 12, 2025, to learn about how this group can support you and your spouse through the challenging season of infertility. Come together with your Church Family for compassionate care and strength through trial.
More details to come…
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Congregational Care is led by Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson. Dr. Paul has a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling and is passionate about raising the values of care and mental health in the local church. Dr. Paul has been married to his wife, Tara, for almost twenty years. They have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Isaac. In his spare time, you will find Dr. Paul reading Star Wars novels, watching Marvel movies, and semi-professionally studying quantum physics.
Lindsey Bransfield begins her work as Director of Pastoral Care after faithfully serving as the department's Congregational Care Coordinator. Lindsey joined the First Pres staff after working for Young Life, most recently serving at Southwind as the Guest Group Communications Coordinator. Lindsey values the ability to walk with hurting people to help them experience the love of Christ. When she isn't on the clock you'll likely find her soaking up time in the sunshine, playing one of her favorite sports, or sharing laughs with the people she loves most!
