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                                                                                  Member Ministry Team

                                                                                  The Member Ministry Team was formed in 2010; its charge is to address membership needs and to promote an environment of physical, mental, spiritual health and healing for Edgewood members and friends.  The Team’s projects are organized around Membership initiatives and  Health Ministry.

                                                                                  Membership Initiatives

                                                                                  Membership initiatives include 
                                                                                  • Annual Roll Review to define and maintain an accurate membership list; 
                                                                                  • Campus Ministry to meet the spiritual needs of students; 
                                                                                  • Left Hand Greeters and Mentor Program to mentor new members and  welcome visitors by connecting them to Edgewood members and to the life of the church;  
                                                                                  • Picture Directory to provide a current list of  members and their  photos; 
                                                                                  • Valet Parking service to assist individuals to safely park and be escorted to church entrance during winter months; 
                                                                                  • New Member/Visitor Packets to provide Team brochures and church materials  
                                                                                  • Edgewood website updating and maintenance.

                                                                                   A Community Resource Workgroup is compiling information about social services and other resources available to residents in the Lansing area.

                                                                                  Health Ministry

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                                                                                  The first annual Wellness Fair was held in 2010
                                                                                   Health Ministry was started in 2010 and activities include 
                                                                                  • purchase of First Aid Kits placed in appropriate locations, 
                                                                                  • development of an Emergency Response Protocol for serious/life-threatening situations which occur during Sunday worship service 
                                                                                  • formation of an Emergency Response Team of individuals with medical training (physicians, nurses, paramedics). 

                                                                                  The Care Assistance Committee  addresses care needs of the congregation for meals, transportation and visits.

                                                                                  The Education/Resource Development Committee  convenes a bookgroup on spirituality and health, offers the Health Ministry Corner in the Edgewood Exchange, and conducts sessions on health topics including a  program  offered with Tri-County Office on Aging for caregivers on Stress and on Family Relationships, AARP Driver Safety Program, sessions on Coping with Serious Illness, and a program for campus ministry students on Healthy Relationships.  The first annual Wellness Fair was held in April 2010 and the Fit Edgewood challenge was conducted in 2011. 

                                                                                  The Care Partners Ministry,  a new  ministry developed in response to the needs of caregivers in the congregation, assists the pastors in providing intentional care and one-to-one information and support to caregivers. Caregivers are paired with a Care Partner who provides support through personal visits, phone calls, notes/inspirational messages and prayer.  

                                                                                  Future plans include developing ways to make information on health topics and community resources readily available to Edgewood staff and members, development of a Medical Equipment Loan Program for individuals to donate used medical equipment and to loan this equipment to folks who need it; and convening a  Healthcare Advocacy Committee to serve as a conduit for UCC healthcare justice activities,  to provide accurate information on state and federal healthcare policies.  

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