The mission of the Wellness Ministry at St George is to provide compassionate support, advocacy, and guidance to members of our parish as they navigate the healthcare system. Compelled by the love of Christ, we are committed to assisting and serving our parishioners, in times of medical need from birth to death, in personal crisis, and in care transitions.
Perinatal Support
This support group addresses the holistic needs of mothers during the perinatal period, offering resources and referrals to healthcare providers, lactation consultants, diaper bands, and resource centers.
Medical Ombudsman
This program consists of qualified volunteers able to provide compassionate support, advocacy, and guidance to members of our faith community in navigating the healthcare system, understand patient rights, or accompany to medical appointments.
Health Promotion
Through education, screenings, and health promotion, the Wellness Ministry is dedicated to supporting our parishioner’s journey toward physical, mental, and spiritual health, recognizing the Church as a spiritual hospital for both body and soul.
Addiction & Mental Health
The mission of the addiction and mental health support ministry is to extend God’s love and grace to those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, offering peer to peer conversations, recommendations for community resources for recovery (treatment centers, 12 step groups, etc. ) and offering support to individuals and families navigation mental health and addiction struggles, guiding them toward holistic recovery.
Elder Care
This ministry provides guidance, emotional and physical support, and advocacy to individuals and their family going through the various challenges and transitions of advanced aging, palliative care, and hospice.
Burial Society
The Orthodox Church provides a rich tradition of end-of-life considerations, body preparation, and funeral services that honor the sanctity of body and soul in this transition to “falling asleep in the Lord.” This education, support, and preparation of the body following the loved one’s repose.