CARING

St. Luke’s is a church where compassion is more than a feeling. Our clergy are available to talk and pray with you when you are experiencing grief, a difficult family situation, an illness, or when you are struggling with another challenging life event. In addition to our pastors, St. Luke’s has a counseling center open to the community and staffed with licensed therapists. The church also equips and empowers lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. If you would like to talk to a pastor or Stephen Minister, call the main church number at 713-622-5710 and we will get you in touch with a member of our clergy.To schedule an appointment with a professional counselor, call 713-402-5046.

Learn More about Nick Finnegan Counseling Center

Did you know that more than half of adults needing mental health care last year went untreated? That’s one of the reasons St. Luke’s is so proud to have its own counseling ministry, Nick Finnegan Counseling Center. NFCC’s mission is to make counseling affordable and accessible to everyone.

Did you know about the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline? Dial 988 to get help.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Counsellor comforting woman in counselling section

Support Groups

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are men and women in our congregation who listen, care and encourage persons who are facing a crisis or who are going through a tough time. They provide emotional and spiritual support. These ministers have fifty hours of specialized training, enabling them to walk alongside someone in need, without judgment and with confidence and compassion. The weekly one-on-one sessions last an hour and are completely confidential and free. Contact Rev. Cliff Rtitter or call him at 713-402-5156.

Grief

GriefShare Support Class

Tuesday afternoons, beginning September 10 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Led by Rev. Cliff Ritter
No one gets over the loss of a loved one easily. But let your grief speak to you, and you will hear the voice of God offering hope and encouragement. $20 includes workbook.

To register contact Elizabeth Boudreaux at eboudreaux@storage.storage.stlukesmethodist.org.

Divorce

DivorceCare Support Class
Tuesdays, beginning September 10| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | ES314
Led by Doug Boyer

DivorceCare is a safe place where a caring group of friendly people will walk alongside you to find healing and hope from the pain of separation or divorce. During the 14-week video-based program, you will hear new information and helpful advice to manage emotional turmoil and gain practical tools for forward movement in rebuilding your life following marriage breakup. $20.00 for workbook/Participant Guide. Scholarships available.

For more information or to register: Contact Doug Boyer at DC.Boyer@outlook.com

Hospital Visits

Seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, St. Luke’s staff ministers and lay ministers bring the love of Christ to church members, or their friends and family who are hospitalized in the Houston area. If you would like to help, or if you know or someone who would appreciate a ministerial visit, contact Laurie Kereluk, 713-402-5004.

Respite Care

Caring for a loved one with memory loss is stressful. The Amazing Place offers respite care, facilitates family meetings, provides education and resources as needed. For more information visit their website or call 713-552-0420

For families with children of special needs. P.M. Pals is our “kids night out” program offered free to church members and the community. Our special needs children and their siblings will have a blast while parents have the opportunity for a much-needed night out to reconnect and rest. Offered on the second Friday of each month from 6 to 9:45 p.m. at St. Luke’s Westheimer campus. To participate or volunteer, please email Bevin Barrett or call 713-402-5053.

Friends at Home

Friends at Home is a group of well-loved members who are no longer able to attend church services. They receive monthly newsletters, activity packets, phone calls and seasonal flowers at Advent and Lent. Email Elizabeth Boudreaux or call her at 713-402-5033

Dementia Caregiver Support

Caring for a loved one with memory loss is stressful. Working with Amazing Place and the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Luke’s hosts support groups for caregivers. All are welcome. No reservations needed.

Amazing Place
3735 Drexel Drive, Houston, TX 77027
Conference Room C
Tuesday of each month | 12 – 1:30pm (In-Person)
Contact: Katherine Christie, LMSW, Amazing Place 713-552-0420 x 2600 or kchristie@amazingplacehouston.org

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Group (MEN ONLY)
Tuesday of each month | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | ES308
Contact: Don German 713-899-6522 or Bob McClelland 713-205-6408

Caregivers Caregiving Group (CCG)
4th Tuesday of each month | 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | ES301
Contact Honi Boudreaux 832-656-0049

Prostate Cancer Support

TexUS TOO, Inc. Prostate Cancer Group, 2nd Monday, 7-9:30 p.m., EN207 (not meeting at St. Luke’s at this time)

Counseling

Nick Finnegan Counseling Center

The Nick Finnegan Counseling Center (NFCC) – a ministry of St. Luke’s Church – provides affordable mental healthcare to individuals, kids, couples and families. NFCC meets you where you are emotionally and financially. Payment options include insurance, self-pay rates of $90 or less and a sliding scale. Call 713-402-5046 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Conversations are confidential.

NFCC is not a crisis facility. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a mental health emergency. If you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call the suicide hotline immediately. For the adult hotline, call 800-784-2433; for the teen hotline, call 800-273-8255.

Contact a Pastor

If you would like to talk to a pastor or Stephen Minister, call the main church number at 713-622-5710 and we will get you in touch with a member of our clergy.

Send an email to Rev. Cliff Ritter, Pastor of Caring Ministries here.