Emergency Care

If you have an after hours emergency, call 404.419.7591 for a minister on call.
Pastoral Care Programs E-mail

There are many programs and ministries at Peachtree Road UMC that provide care, compassion and support in times of need.  To find the program that best fits your need for Pastoral Care, please contact Betsy Lunz, Minister of Pastoral Care at 404.240.8237 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For meeting times and events, please see the Pastoral Care News page.


CAREGIVERS & VISITORS
Homebound Visitation Ministry
Through the PRUMC Homebound Visitation Ministry, individuals, families, small groups and Sunday School classes provide support for members who cannot come to church - many of whom you may already know! If you would like to learn about outreach opportunities or if you or someone you know would enjoy having a visitor, contact Lindley Curtis at 404.240.8203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Course
Fall 2010

Join other family caregivers for a six-week course led by Rev. Susan Pendleton Jones and Rev. Lindley Curtis. Learn about tools for reducing stress, communicating effectively, problem solving, and reducing guilt, anger, and depression.  Contact Lindley Curtis at 404.240.8203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

LIFE CRISIS
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry equips lay persons to provide one-on-one Christian care to anyone experiencing life crises such as hospitalization, grief, loss, disability,  divorce, spiritual crisis, or other life transitions.  Stephen Ministers can help bring individuals in these times of need to a closer understanding of God's presence and peace.  If you or someone you know needs a Stephen Minister, please contact Betsy Lunz, Minister of Pastoral Care at 404.240.8237 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a confidential discussion of the need.
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Stephen Ministry Training
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, training will begin again in September, and it is not too early to discuss this with Rev. Lunz also.
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Care and Concern
For parents and children experiencing a crisis within the family.  We respond in tangible ways (meals, etc.) as well as with prayers.

 

SPECIAL NEEDS
Families with Special Needs
Parents who are blessed with children of any age who have special needs meet for education, inspiration, and fellowship throughout the year.  All special needs families are invited to join us.
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Sunday School for Children with Special Needs
Sundays, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm, D213
Children’s Ministries provides a class for special needs children ages 3 to 12, with trained staff and volunteers.

 

ILLNESS
Women Celebrating Survival
Quarterly Meetings on Thursdays, 12:30 pm, A302
Women who support each other in their journey through cancer gather quarterly for lunch and discussion.
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Persons With Parkinson’s
Monthly Meetings on Wednesdays, 12:00 pm, B152
Join us for lunch, discussion, support.

 

MENTAL ILLNESS
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI family support groups are open to all adults who have a family member or friend who is living with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis.  Share your feelings, difficulties, successes or just listen.

 

MILITARY FAMILIES
Families of Military Services Personnel
Families with loved ones serving in the military in any capacity meet for support.  Seasonal meetings & events.
 
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