Care Access and Delivery

How to Receive Care at ECRC

Who do I contact if I need care?

Go to http://elmhurstcrc.org/ministries/care-and-community/
Call the church office on Monday to Thursday (8:30-4:30)and Friday (8:30-12:30) at 630-600-5100.
Call one of the staff listed below directly on Saturday/Sunday or after hours on week days:
- Bert DeJong, Pastor and Congregational Care Associate: 630-306-7051 (M), bert.dejong@elmhurstcrc.org
- Gregg DeMey, Pastor: 630-750-9797 (M), gregg.demey@elmhurstcrc.org
- Lisa Capozzoli Director of Care and Community: 630-981-7218 (M), lisa.capozzoli@elmhurstcrc.org
Contact your small group leader (if you are in a small group); small group leader will contact Director of Care and Community for serious situations and hospitalizations (with your permission).
Email the prayer chain: prayer@elmhurstcrc.org – all staff and elders and many others receive this information immediately.
Remember – we can only provide support if you take a few minutes to contact us
Communion - If you are unable to attend worship services for an extended period of time and would like to receive communion at your residence, please contact Pastor Gregg at church to arrange for a home visit with an elder or a pastor

What can I expect when I need care?

Sickness

Initial hospital visit done by a pastor (unless very short stay)
Follow-up visits done by Director of Care, pastor, small group leader/members, elder if appropriate
Support from Deaconesses,
Prayer support
Prayer shawl

Death

Pastor attendance at the wake or funeral of a close family member (spouse, parent, child)
Support from your small group leader and members
Card from Deaconesses and funeral lunch if requested
Prayer support
Follow-up by Bereavement Ministry Team for two years

Other (broken relationships, addictions, financial difficulties, spiritual struggles, etc)

Pastoral Counseling if requested
Deacon support
Small Group support
Prayer support
Multi-team approach for complex situations including referrals to Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Healing Heart Ministry, Support Groups, other Healing Ministries, or Community Resources as appropriate

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