Pastoral Care — St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh

Bringing God’s presence in a time of need.

A diagnosis, a loss, a hard season of life, a new baby, a long recovery: St. Thomas’ pastoral care ministries exist so that no one has to move through those moments without their church family beside them.

Making care tangible.

Whether that looks like a hot meal on your porch, a hand-knit blanket, a visit in the hospital, or simply someone who remembers to check in, we offer care that shows up in ordinary, tangible ways.

Our Pastoral Care Commission oversees several ministries built around exactly that kind of presence. You don't need to be in crisis to receive care, and you don't need any special skills to offer it—just a willingness to notice when someone needs a little extra love, and the time to give it.

Our Ministries

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Trained lay caregivers who walk alongside parishioners through grief, illness, transition, or any season that’s simply hard to carry alone, offering consistent, one-on-one support, and a listening ear.
Handmade prayer shawls and blankets, knit with care and prayer and given to those facing illness, loss, or hard news, as a tangible reminder that they’re being held in prayer.
After Sunday services, our altar flowers and handwritten cards find their way to parishioners who are sick, grieving, celebrating, or simply need to know people are thinking of them.
A hot meal, delivered to your door during a new baby’s arrival, a surgery, a loss, or any season when cooking is one thing too many.
Beyond our formal ministries, our clergy and lay caregivers are always glad to visit, pray with you, or simply sit with you, whether that's in the hospital, at home, or over coffee. Reach out any time—you don't need a reason beyond wanting company.