Health and Caring Ministry

Calvary's Health and Caring Ministry...

Reclaims the mission of Christ to preach the kingdom of God and to heal. (Luke 9:2)
Recognizes that the church community is to proclaim God's desire that we have abundant life. (John 10:10)
Reaffirms and supports the journey toward wholeness in the relationship of body, mind and spirit.

Parish Nursing

Parish nursing is a melding of nursing and ministry. The parish nurse ministers to individuals and families, using health education and spiritual maturity to promote wellness of body, mind and spirit. Annette Langdon, RN, MA, Parish Nurse and Director of Health & Caring Ministries has a Masters in Pastoral Theology and Ministry from Luther Seminary and many years of experience. She can be reached at 763.231.2955, or eMail alangdon@calvary.org.

Calvary is blessed with several Parish Nurses, serving with Annette in areas of health education, Care Team Ministry and Health Ministry.

For more information on Parish Nursing -
International Parish Nurse Resource Center: www.parishnurses.org
Parish Nurse Preparation Courses through Concordia College, Moorehead: www.cord.edu/dept/parishnursing

Health Ministry

The Calvary Health Ministry promotes the well-being of individuals and families. When people are well, they are better able to fulfill God's calling for their lives. It is important to remember that wellness is not dependent on the absence of pain or illness.

Activities of the Health Ministry include blood pressure screening, blood drives, health education, and information on advanced directives.

Support Groups

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
—Matthew 11:28

There are times in each of our lives when we have difficulty coping with events or experiences. The understanding of others who walk in similar shoes can be helpful and the sharing of knowledge is encouraging. We invite you to participate in any of these groups according to your need. It is our prayer that you will receive the support you need to have hope and faith in a God who does indeed care for you.

All groups meet at Calvary and are free of charge unless noted differently. For more information on any group, contact Annette Langdon, R.N., Parish Nurse, at 763.231.2955, or alangdon@calvary.org.

Follow this Link to view all of Calvary's Support Groups.

* Emergency Response Information *

Start at this website -> www.faithgroupsprepare.org.

Check the Individuals and Family section for ideas, checklists and helpful information to prepare for major emergencies.

Areas of interest:

Developing a personal/family emergency response plan
Important Documents
Checklists
Pet Plan
Shelter-in-place plan
Go Plan/Evacuation
Emergency Supply List
ICE your phone

Emergency and Disaster Response groups have been working with the Hennepin County Department of Health and the Faith Group Collaboration in our area to develop resources for our congregations. For more information on Calvary's crisis management plans, call the church office - 763.545.5659.

Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley
7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Minnesota 55427 [see map]
Telephone: 763.545.5659 | Fax: 763.545.6953

Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m.; 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.;
Thursday Worship: 6:30 p.m.

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