Promoting personal health and healing has been central to Christianity from the beginning.
The Health and Wellness Ministry has programs to promote well-being, empower you through self-help and support healing through healing touch, prayer or laying on of hands.
Ann Maffey, a registered nurse and member of the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (www.capnm.ca), is the health and wellness coordinator. Available to consult with individuals on a one-to-one basis, she can suggest programs, refer you to community resources and education, and advocate on your behalf when you have health concerns.
You can contact Ann by phone at (250) 388.5188, ext. 233 or email her.
Donations to the Health and Wellness Bursary Fund are tax deductible and may be made in lieu of fees where no fees are indicated.
Subsidies may be available for programs that have a fee. Please speak to the Health and Wellness Coordinator.
Programs offered include:
- New Vistas
- Tai Chi (Tai Chi Chuen)
- Summer Strollers
- Support Groups: Chronic Illness
- Healing Touch appointments
- Sessions on other topics related to health such mental health and spirituality, prostate health, healthy eating, CPR, etc.
Please note that offerings may vary throughout the year depending on the interests of congregation members and participants. Please check the church events page for dates and times of upcoming health and wellness sessions. If no location is given, check the notice board at the Balmoral Street entrance when arriving for a session.