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Presbyterian Health Network

 


The Presbyterian Health Network includes parish nurse ministry, presbytery and congregational health ministries and advocacy for health, healing and wholeness and welcomes your participation. Read more about the ministry and mission of the PHN.


Resources and Articles

 

Health Awareness and Day of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness | February 12, 2017

PHEWA’s Presbyterian Health Network (PHN) offers resources to assist in observing Health Awareness and Day of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness. This special day can be observed at any time/times in the life of your worshiping community, throughout the year. It is our hope and prayer that, beyond observation of a Health Awareness Sunday, we will all work together to ensure a place for everyone at the Lord’s Table where the gifts of all God’s people are valued, supported, and affirmed.
Previous year’s resources: 2016 | 2015 | 2014

Celebrate Caregiver Sunday | November 13, 2016

Rest for your soul. PHEWA’s Presbyterian Health Network (PHN) offers annual resources for recognizing and celebrating those who Offer Care. More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year.  The responsibilities and challenges of caring for a loved one can cause significant stress to the family caregiver.  The Church is in a unique position to pray for and offer practical help to caregivers through a variety of means to share hope, care, and provide rest for the soul.  We offer these resources, and those from previous years, to guide you in this ministry. | Download 2015 resource

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PC(USA) Wellness Connection

The PC(USA) Wellness Connection helps to identify Presbyterian congregations who are working to live out, sustain and promote whole health and wellness within their own life and within the wider community. Through this directory PHN can identify and lift up outstanding models of ministry. It also enables congregations to contact each other directly to learn about health ministries. Individual members of congregations can use the directory to learn about health ministries that may be able to assist with such issues as long-distance caregiving. The directory is all about being Presbyterian—a connectional church, living out our call to be a community of health, healing and wholeness.

Alabama

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Alaska

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Arizona

PARADISE VALLEY

Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church
3535 E. Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ  85253
Contact – Ginny Schoffelman
Phone: (602) 955-6080
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Domestic Violence, Older Adult Ministry, share space with Jewish Congregation; we support “La Esquelita” in Central America, Habitat for Humanity, Heifer Project, Presbyterian Coffee Project.

Arkansas

TEXARKANA

First Presbyterian Church
516 Pecan St.
Texarkana, AR 71854
Contact – Gail Abrahamson
Phone: (870) 774-6453
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Domestic Violence, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry, Patient Assistance Program (PAP) that helps needy sign up for free medication through pharmaceutical companies, Angel Quilters which quilts for cancer patients, Sharing Room which provides free clothes and household goods for needy.

California

LOS ANGELES

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
5100 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA  90016-5399
Contact – Rev. Ann Hayman
Phone: (323) 292-0471
Email

Ministries: Domestic Violence, Health Committee, Parish Nursing, Serious Mental Illness

Colorado

BOULDER

First Presbyterian Church
1820  15th St.
Boulder, CO  80302
Contact – Daisy-Jo Weaver, Parish Nurse
Phone: (303) 402-6423
Email

Ministries: Homeless Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing, Health Screening, Health Education Classes, Loan Closet, Meals for the Sick, Doctors Appointment Drivers

Connecticut

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Delaware

There are no congregations listed at this time.

District of Columbia

Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I St., SW
Washington, D.C.  20024
Contact – Iden McCollum
Phone – (202) 484-7700
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Disability Inclusion Ministry, HIV/AIDS, Disadvantaged Youth and Music Ministry

Florida

BRADENTON

Palma Sola Presbyterian Church
PO Box 2997
6510 Third Avenue West
Contact – Patrica Colborn
Bradenton, FL  34209
Phone: (941) 792-3141
Email

Ministries: Homeless Ministry, Parish Nursing

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES

Westminster By-The-Sea
3221 S. Peninsula Drive
Daytona Beach Shores, FL  32118-6240
Contact: Alexis Fortune
Phone: (386) 767-8342
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Body, Mind and Soul health ministry presentations

FORT MYERS

Chapel by the Sea
PO Box 2997
Fort Myers Beach, FL  33932
Contact – Sheila F. Morales, R.N., B.S., parish nurse
Phone: (239) 463-3173 x23
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing

JACKSONVILLE

Highlands United Presbyterian Church
10900 Mccormick Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32225-1819
Contact – Susan Lee
Phone: (904) 641-9622
Email

Ministries: Wellness Program

Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church
2961 NW 175th St.
Miami Gardens, Fla. 33269
Contact – Barbara Blythe-Martin
Phone: (305) 621-6611
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, health and wellness program providing information on communicable and non-communicable diseases.

NAPLES

Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church
1225 Pipers Blvd.
Naples, FL  34110
Contact – Joyce Geary, R.N., parish Nurse
Phone: (239) 597-5410 x217
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Parish Nursing, The Vanderbilt Learning Center — a weekday preschool program offered for two to five year olds.

ORLANDO

Park Lake Presbyterian Church
309 East Colonial Drive
Contact – Dana Schmidt, Health & Care Ministry Committee Chairperson
Orlando, FL  32801-1205
(407) 841-6550
Email

Ministries: Health Committee

PUNTA GORDA

First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda
25250 Airport Rd.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Contact – Deborah Carney, R.N.
Phone: (941) 639-1959
Email

Ministries: Grief Support Group, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing

SARASOTA

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota
2050 Oak St.
Sarasota, FL 34237-7093
Contact – Cheryl Track, Parish Nurse
Phone: (941) 955-8119 ext. 113
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry, Parish Nursing

Georgia

ATHENS

First Presbyterian Church of Athens
185 East Hancock Ave.
Athens, GA  30601-2719
Contact – The Rev. Julie Thompson, Associate Pastor
Phone: (706) 543-4338
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing, Grief Support Groups, Exercise Classes (Yoga, Zumba), Blood Pressure Screening Sundays, Walking Group

BRUNSWICK

First Presbyterian Church
1105 Union Street
Brunswick, GA  31520
Contact – Patti Shannon, R.N., B.C., faith community nurse
Phone: (912) 265-3400
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing

LITHONIA

First Afrikan Presbyterian Church
5197 Salem Road
Lithonia, GA  30038-2751
Contact – Dr. Itihari Toure, director of the church’s Center for Afrikan Biblical Studies
Phone: (770) 981-2601
Email

Ministries: HIV/AIDS, Creation Care Team, promotes healthy behaviors and increased physical activity to reduce health

Hawaii

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Idaho

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Illinois

CHICAGO

Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL  60611
Contact – Terrill L. Stumpf
Phone: (312) 981-3396
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Health Committee, Serious Mental Illness, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Domestic Violence, AA Groups, HIV/AIDS, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry, Healthy Heart Program for Women at two permanent housing residences for previously homeless women

PEORIA

Northminster Presbyterian Church
10720 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL  61615
Contact – Anne Frow, R.N.,  parish nurse
Phone: (309) 691-6322
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Angels’ Arms which ministers to and with families with children with disabilities.
<h4″>Indiana

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Iowa

DES MOINES

Presbytery of DesMoines
2400 – 86th St., Ste. #20
Urbandale, IA  50322
Contact – Kim Coulter, presbytery director of communications
Phone: (515) 276-4991
Email

Ministries: Older Adult Ministry, Homeless Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Parish Nursing, Social Justice Ministry Task Force

Trinity United Presbyterian Church
200 S. Howard St.
Indianola, IA  50125-2515
Contact – Sue Kimball, Director of Adult Christian Education
Phone: (515) 961-2493
Email

Ministries: Older Adult Ministry, Health Committee,  Job Search Program

OSKALOOSA

First Presbyterian Church
405 High Avenue, East
Oskaloosa, IA  52577-2809
Contact – Elder Darlene Shepherd
Phone: (641) 673-8879
Email

Ministries: Older Adult Ministry, Health Committee

Kentucky

DANVILLE

The Presbyterian Church of Danville
Address: 500 W. Main St.
Danville, KY  40422
Contact – Ann Tarter
Phone: (859) 236-2475
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, AA Groups, Older Adult Ministry, Free Clinic, Health Screening Clinics

LOUISVILLE

Central Presbyterian Church
318 W. Kentucky St.
Louisville, KY  40203
Contact – the Rev. Mark Baridon, co-pastor
Phone: (502) 587-6935
Email

Ministries: Serious Mental Illness, AA Groups, HIV/AIDS, Older Adult Ministry, Free Clinic, Homeless Ministry

Sweaty Sheep Ministry
1040 Cherokee Rd., #F2
Louisville, KY  40204-1279
Contact – Ryan Althaus, M.Div.
Phone: (443) 223-7334
Email

Ministries: HIV/AIDS, eating disorder support, recreation leagues

Louisiana

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Maine

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Maryland

BETHESDA

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
6601 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD  20817
Contact – Joanie Friend, R.N., parish nurse
Phone: (301) 365-2850
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Disability Inclusion Ministry

ROCKVILLE

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Road
Rockville, MD  20852-3401
Phone: (301) 530-0600
Email

Ministries: AA Groups,  Disability Inclusion Ministry

SEVERNA PARK

Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Severna Park, MD 21146
Contact – Nancy Lincoln Reynolds, associate pastor
Phone: (410) 647-2550
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Serious Mental Illness, AA Groups, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry, Pastoral Counseling Center

Massachusetts

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Michigan

ANN ARBOR

First Presbyterian Church
1432 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Contact – Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers, Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Congregational Life
Phone: (734) 662-4466, x390
Email

Ministries: Disability Inclusion Ministry,  Older Adult Ministry, Homeless Ministry, Health Committee

 

BIG RAPIDS

The United Church of Big Rapids
120  S. State
Big Rapids, MI  49307
Contact – Yvonne Kilbourne, parish nurse
Phone: (231) 796-7124
Email

Ministries: Domestic Violence, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Parish Nursing

 

BIRMINGHAM

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
1669 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI  48009
Contact – Cindy Merten, director of Christian Education
Phone: (248) 644-2087 x145
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Health Committee, Homeless Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing

 

GRAND RAPIDS

Calvin College
1734 Knollcrest Circle, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4403
Contact – Benthany A. Gordon, RN, MSN, FCN
Phone: (616) 633-5006
Email

Ministries: Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse Educator for Foundations of Faith Community Nursing

Eastminster Presbyterian Church
1700 Woodward Ave., S.E   / Grand Rapids, MI  49506
Contact – Julie Trasky RN, parish nurse
Phone:  (616) 247-8833
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Parish Nursing, Older Adult Ministry

 

KALAMAZOO

First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo
321 W. South
Kalamazoo, MI  49007
Contact – Jane Givens, health care coordinator
Phone: (269) 344-0119
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Homeless Ministry, Parish Nursing

 

MIDLAND

Memorial Presbyterian Church
1310 Ashman St.
Midland, MI 48640-5429
Contact  Stephanie Spence, BSN, RN, Faith Community Nurse
Phone:  (989) 835-6759
Email

Ministries:  AA Groups, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Health Committee, Faith Community Nurse 

Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS

Westminster Presbyterian Church
1200 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN  55403
Contact – The Rev. Doug Mitchell, Associate Pastor for Faith In Action
Phone:  (612) 332-3421
Email

Ministries:  Housing and Homelessness, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Public Policy Advocacy,  HIV/AIDS Partnerships, Hunger Ministries,  Counseling Center, Older Adult Ministries,  AA Groups, Global Congregational Partnerships of Solidarity.

Mississippi

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Missouri

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Montana

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Nebraska

LINCOLN

Heritage Presbyterian Church
880 S 35th St.
Lincoln, NE  68510
Contact – Raymond Meester, pastor
Phone: (402) 477-3401
TTY Phone: (402) 477-3429
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Hearing Impairment Ministry

Nevada

There are no congregations listed at this time.

New Hampshire

There are no congregations listed at this time.

New Jersey

ELIZABETH

The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
42 Broad Street
Elizabeth, N.J.  07201
Contact – The Red Ribbon Fellowship
Phone: (908) 353-2214 or (908) 353-1518
Email

Ministries: Substance Abuse/Addiction, AA Groups, HIV/AIDS

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
701 Forman Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ  08742
Contact – Rev. Robin Lostetter, associate pastor
Phone: (732) 899-0587
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Depression Support Group

WARREN

Trinity United Church
118 King George Rd.
Warren, NJ  07059
(732) 469-6022
Contact – Kay Hurd, Parish Nurse
Email

Ministries: Disability Inclusion Ministry, Domestic Violence, Health Committee, Older Adult Ministries, Yoga Classes, Healthy Bones, Laugh Out Loud, Flu clinics, Serious Mental Illness, Parish Nursing

We are an open and affirming church and have resources for the gay and lesbian and transgender community.

New Mexico

CARLSBAD

First Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 39  307 W. Shaw St.
Carlsbad, N.M. 88220
(575) 885-5508
Contact – Linda Stinson, Parish Nurse
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Serious Mental Illness, Substance Abuse/Addiction, AA Groups, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Homeless Ministry

New York

ALBANY

First Presbyterian Church
9 River St.
Hudson Falls, NY  12839
Contact – The Rev. Michael Plank, pastor
Phone: (518) 747-3013
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, we offer a free wellness ministry to church and community members.  It includes nutritional advising, theological justifications for pursuing health, a weekly walking group  and a weekly exercise group focused on functional strength and mobility.

MAYFIELD

Mayfield Presbyterian Church
22 N. Main Street
Mayfield, NY  12117
Contact – The Rev. Bonnie M. Orth, pastor
Phone: (518) 661-6566
Email

Ministries: Domestic Violence, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry

NEW YORK CITY

North Presbyterian Church
529 West 155th St.
New York, NY  10032
Contact – The Rev. Christopher L. Smith
Phone: (212) 926-5126
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Parish Nursing, Serious Mentall Illness, Food Pantry

North Carolina

CHARLOTTE

Mulberry Presbyterian Church
5600 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Contact – Lisa Falkner, RN, parish nurse
Phone: (704) 392-1030
Email

Ministries: AA Groups,  Parish Nursing,  Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry

MOORESVILLE

Prospect Presbyterian Church
9425 West NC Hwy 152
Mooresville, NC  28115
Contact – Sybil Perrell, R.N., parish nurse
Phone: (704) 664-1514
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Health Committee

North Dakota

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Ohio

CINCINNATI

Knox Presbyterian Church
3400 Michigan Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45208
Phone: (513) 871-1951
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing, Health Committee, Serious Mental Illness, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Homeless Ministry

CLEVELAND

Old Stone Church
91 Public Square
Cleveland, OH  44113
Contact – Linda McCowen, R.N.
Phone: (216) 241-6145
Email

Ministries: Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Parish Nursing, AA Groups

MANSFIELD

Linden Road Presbyterian Church
160 South Linden Road
Mansfield, OH 44906
Contact – Pat Brook, R.N.
Phone: (419) 524-1633
Email

Ministries:  Health Committee

Oklahoma

STILLWATER

First Presbyterian Church
524 S. Duncan St.
Stillwater, OK  74074
Contact – The Rev. Leah Hrachovec, associate pastor
Phone: (405) 372-5580
Email

Ministries: Serious Mental Illness, AA Groups, Older Adult Ministry

Oregon

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH

Beulah Presbyterian Church
2500 McCrady Road
Pittsburgh, Pa.  15235
Contact – Esther A. Gass
Phone: (412) 242-4570
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing, Grief Support, Alzheimers Support, Prayer Shawl

Rhode Island

There are no congregations listed at this time.

South Carolina

There are no congregations listed at this time.

South Dakota

PIERRE

Oahe Presbyterian Church
2115 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD  57501-3601
Contact – LaJeanne Armstrong
Phone: (605) 224-2737
Email

Ministries: Faith Community Nurse program

Tennessee

There are no congregations listed at this time.

 

Texas

WESLACO

First Presbyterian Church of Weslaco 
709 S. Iowa Ave.
Weslaco, TX  78596-1535
Contact- Phyllis Walker, Parish Nurse (Faith Community Nurse)
Contact- Pastor David McCann
Phone: (956) 969-1535
Email

Ministries:  AA Groups & Al-Anon/Alateen, Weight Watchers meetings, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Alzheimer’s  Support Group, Su Casa de Esperanza 

Utah

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Vermont

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Virginia

FAIRFAX

Fairfax Presbyterian Church
10723 Main Street
Fairfax, VA  22030
Contact – Henry Brinton, pastor
Phone: (703) 273-5300
Email

Ministries: AA Groups, Older Adult Ministry, Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Free Clinic, Homeless Ministry, Fitness ministry based on book Ten Commandments of Faith and Fitness

FOREST

Forest Presbyterian Church
1226 Two Church Lane
Forest, Va.  24551
Contact – Barbara McKee
Phone: (434) 525-5500
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Parish Nursing

RUSTBURG

Rustburg Presbyterian Church
Village Highway
Rustburg, VA  24588
Contact – Ruth Syre, R.N.,  B.S.N.,  N.P.,  parish nurse
Phone: (434) 332-5992
Email

Ministries: Parish Nursing

WINCHESTER

Opequon Presbyterian Church
217 Opequon Church Lane
Winchester, VA  22602
Contact – The Rev. Marcia Jaureguizar
Phone: (540) 662-1843
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing, Cancer support group and Hands and Hearts group

Washington

There are no congregations listed at this time.

West Virginia

There are no congregations listed at this time.

Wisconsin

MADISON

Covenant Presbyterian Church
326 S. Segoe Rd.
Madison, WI  53705-4987
Contact: The Rev. Deb Lind-Schmitz, interim pastor
Phone: (608) 233-6297, x26
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, AA Groups, Parish Nursing, Disability Inclusion Ministry, Homeless Ministry

NEENAH

First Presbyterian Church
200 Church St.
Neenah, WI 54956
Contact – Connie Krumrai, parish nurse
Phone: (920) 725-4391
Email

Ministries: Health Committee, Older Adult Ministry, Parish Nursing

RICE LAKE

United Presbyterian Church
20 West Messenger Street
Rice Lake, Wis.  54868
Contact – Kathleen Baker
Phone: (715) 234-7212
Email

Ministries: Nutrition Site/Food Pantry, Parish Nursing

Wyoming

There are no congregations listed at this time.