Care & Prayer Ministry

Caring Ministries at MIPC is committed to the “mission within”.  We are called to love one another as Christ loved us, to embrace one another’s uniqueness, to share the burden and joy of our lives…to walk alongside others in their time of need in the following ways:

  • Deacons will be assigned to each member to be a contact in times of joy or concern & provide visitation for shut-in and home communion. Contact: Rev. Sheri Edwards Dalton at (206) 232-5595, ext. 238.
  • Knitting Ministry:  Knits and gives prayer shawls to people in need. Contact Linda Fowler at (206) 232-3307.
  • Meals In Crisis:  Supports people recovering from illness or who are temporarily incapacitated by providing meals. Contact Ruth Ann Biggers at (206) 232-5595
  • Memorial Service Coordination:  Provides support and compassion to bereaved families of MIPC and the community and to assist families in preparing a meaningful and appropriate memorial service.  Contact Kari McFarland at (206) 232-5595 to make arrangements.
  • Pastoral Care:  Pastors are available for hospital, home visits, prayer and counseling.  Contact: Kari McFarland at (206) 232-5595 to make arrangements
  • Prayer Chapel:  MIPC has a beautiful Prayer Chapel located to the left of the Sanctuary as you enter. It is a space to pray for your personal concerns or for the congregation. All are welcome.
  • Prayer Ministry:  Caring ministries is supported by and incorporates prayer into all aspects of their ministries.
    • Contemplative Prayer: Please join us for contemplative prayer on Mondays at 9:00am in the Fireside Room. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. You can come for 20 minutes and then leave or stay for another 20 minutes of silence. It is a good way to start your week. If you have any questions please call Heather Humphrey (425) 747-5785 or Linda Fetters (206) 236-1634
    • Telephone Prayer Chain:  For emergency prayers during the week, contact Margaret Redman, (206) 232-5912 or Ruth Ann Biggers, (206) 232-5596, ext. 203.  Or e-mail Kari McFarland
    • Cancer Prayer Support:  Prayer support for members and families of members experiencing cancer.  Contact Irene Peters at (206) 232-4669.
  • Remembrance Garden  more information
  • Spiritual Direction:  Offered through several trained directors. The directors are guides who will encourage you in ways to pray, to discern God's will, and to be present to God in your daily life.  Contact Margaret Redman at (206) 236-5912
  • Stephen Ministry:  Offers one on one confidential care and prayer support to people in need and in times of transition.  Contact Rev. Sheri Edwards Dalton at (206) 232-5595
  • Unsung Heroes:  Provides a process of recognition to the faithful members of the church who quietly and faithfully give time and service “beyond the call of duty” behind the scenes for the care of the congregation.  Contact Ruth Ann Biggers at (206) 232-5595

Please let us know how we can offer prayer and care support to you on your journey . . .

Prayer Ministry Coordinator Margaret Redman  : :  margaretredman@comcast.net  : :  (206) 232-5596, ext. 216
Reverend Sheri Edwards Dalton  : :  sheried@mipc.org  : :  (206) 232-5595, ext. 238
Elder Marilyn Handeland  : :  (206) 232-4129
Elder Fred Beck  : :  (206) 232-5016