Caring Ministries

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The Caring Ministry of The Woodlands United Methodist Church extends the love of Christ through a variety of programs and ministries fulfilling the third action of the church’s mission statement: Help those in need.

Support

The aim of these various groups is to offer comfort and support through different challenges life may bring.

Al Anon

Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. (Spanish-speaking)
Fridays, 12:00 p.m.
D211

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
Fridays, 12:00 p.m.
D214

CancerConnection

If you have had a cancer diagnosis, and/or are a caregiver or spouse, come attend the CancerConnection.

Immanuel's Light Cancer Support Groups

Immanuel's Light Cancer Support Ministries serves those with cancer, and their loved ones, by providing emotional, educational, social, and Christ-based spiritual support.  All programs are free of charge.  Immanuel’s Light is a ministry of TWUMC Caring Ministries. 

COSA

A twelve-step recovery program for women whose lives have been affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior. Meets Tuesdays at noon.  Please contact Caring Ministries for more info.

DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids

DivorceCare is a place where you can meet other divorced/separated adults and hear about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.

The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place offers hope and support by serving families with loved ones who have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This program gives the caregiver an opportunity for respite from care-giving while their loved one enjoys a fun-filled program, including crafts, simply chair exercises, music, entertainment and a light lunch. The program is free of charge and will meet once a month at our church. Please contact us for additional information. Please email us or call the church at 281-297-5900

GriefShare

GriefShare is for those grieving the loss of a spouse, child, family members, or friend.

Job Search

Devised to assist the unemployed and under-employed through spiritual encouragement and the networking efforts of its leaders and participants. This ministry meets every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Galaway Conference Room located behind the Church Office.

Love and Respect Class

A class for couples who want to break the cycle of conflict, have a marriage based on a biblical model of success and communicate more effectively.

Nar-Anon

Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.
D209

A twelve-step program for those affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs.

Narcotics Anonymous

Mondays, 7:00pm in D211

PACE - Post Abortion Counseling and Education

A small group designed for women with questions about a past abortion, accepting forgiveness from God, and how to forgive themselves. For information, call 936.441.7755, ext 3.

Parkinson’s Disease Exercise and Support Group

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Aldersgate Hall.

PTSD Support Group

The PTSD Support Group provides hope and encouragement to military soldiers and/or their spouse and family suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Meetings are Tuesday nights.  For more information, contact Paul Schroeder at 281.664.7947.

Survivors of Suicide

An offering by the United Way Agency for those who have lost someone to suicide.  Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in Room Allen Parlor. For more information or to register, call Lynda at 713.527.9864 or email lyndala@sbcglobal.net.

Prayer

FIFTH SUNDAY PRAYER SERVICE

A Prayer and Communion Service of spiritual renewal, emotional restoration, and physical recovery, in the name and power of Jesus Christ. Spend an hour in contemplative prayer and quiet worship as we seek God with an attitude of devotion, praise and thanksgiving.

2012: January 29, April 29, July 29, September 30, December 30
Sundays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Robb Chapel

Notify the Church

We want to offer our prayers and support. If you have a prayer request, a loved one in the hospital, or lost a loved one, please let us know through the Prayer Center.

Pray for Others

The Prayer Center gives individuals the option to display their request publicly for the community offer up on their behalf. Those open requests are gathered in our online Prayer Room.

Places of Prayer

  • Chrysostom Chapel

    Tucked into the quietest corner of our campus, this chapel is devoted to prayer and meditation. Surrounded by old-world icons including kneeling benches and stained glass, this room provides a reverent setting for private personal prayer and intimate services, accommodating 20 or more people. A record of all memorial gifts to the church is housed just outside of the chapel.

  • Prayer Garden

    Located outside of the Robb Chapel, the Prayer Garden is a quiet place to contemplate and pray.

  • McPheeters Prayer Room

    Now open for praying for the needs of individuals, the church, our community, the nation and the world. Located off the left hallway leading into the Sanctuary, the Prayer Room has information readily available to guide you into prayer for others. The center is open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Opportunities to Serve

Caring Ministries has several areas where you can serve, including pastoral care teams, the altar ministry, our meal ministry, and the Gathering Place.

More opportunities to serve can be found under Missions.

Foundations for Marriage

A one-day seminar offered four times a year for engaged, about-to-be engaged, and newly married couples to equip them with the skills they need as they begin their journey of covenant Christian marriage. This seminar meets Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (includes breakfast and lunch).