Care

First United Methodist Church is committed to caring and uplifting our church family.
We provide for others, both within the church and from a community outreach perspective.
For Pastoral Care emergencies after hours,  call the church office (225) 383-4777 and when prompted, press #4.

grief support

A grief support group for those who are living through the pain of loss meets weekly (Wednesdays at 10 AM) at FUMC's Center for Spiritual Formation. Anyone experiencing grief is welcome to attend -- this group is open to the public. The group sessions, facilitated by Patty Rives, MSW, LCSW, follow a non-curricular, relational format to meet the dynamic needs of the group members. Patty Rives is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the fields of bereavement support, crisis prevention and intervention, as well as suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. She currently serves as the Director for the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center.

Care video story

Our Congregational Care Lay Ministers bring the church to those who can’t come to us—visiting the ill, the homebound, and sharing Holy Communion with hearts full of grace. 

grace & Recovery

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, we encourage you to reach out to one of our pastors or one of these recovery specialists:
 

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