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Caring Ministries and Support Groups

We believe that as Christians, we are called to bear one another’s burdens and be instruments of God’s grace and healing.

FUMC Hurst sponsors various support groups for individuals who are dealing with difficult issues in their lives. If you are struggling with a physical, emotional, or spiritual need, we encourage you to connect with one of our ministries for help and support.

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral counseling is available for those who would like to discuss faith issues or personal concerns. Click here for contact information for our clergy.

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Caring Ministries

Stephen Ministry

Lay persons who are trained in pastoral ministry, a Stephen Minister can help you through a difficult time or crisis in your life. A Stephen Minister promises to be a faithful friend, to refrain from lecturing, preaching or judging, and to maintain strict confidentiality. Click here for more information about Stephen Ministry. If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, contact the church office, or Kitty Hickerson, Stephen Ministry Leader, 972.742.6153 or .

Home-centered ministry

We are currently rebuilding our home-centered ministry after the pandemic. To be part of this important ministry, please contact Rev. Sarah Boyette at .

Men@Work

Men@Work is a group of men from FUMC Hurst who will come in pairs to your home at your request to help with small jobs around the house. (You pay for supplies and materials.) Guys can change light bulbs, trim shrubs, help with computers, move heavy items, perform minor home repairs and more. If you need help, or if you would like to serve with Men@Work, call the church office, 817.282.7384, x41.

Prayer Ministry

Prayer is the needful practice of all peoples and the exercise of faith and hope. If you are in need of prayer, CLICK HERE to submit a request online. You may also complete a Prayer Request Card and place it in an offering plate or in the prayer box located in the narthex. If you would like to participate in the Prayer Ministry Team, contact Sarah Garza, 817.282.7384 x44 or .

Joyful Creations Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawls are available for those in the midst of a life struggle, such as the loss of a loved one or an illness. If you know someone who is in need of a prayer shawl (they do not have to be a member of FUMC Hurst) or if you would like to participate in this ministry that meets in the Bride’s Room (Wesley 120) between 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, contact Judy Nodecker at 512.924.9341 or .

Lay Chaplain Ministry

Lay Chaplains are laypersons whose primary task is to make weekly visits to persons in rehabilitation centers. They offer care, support and help persons maintain connections when they are unable to be present at church. Contact Henry Schraub at for more information.

Support Groups

Caregiving: Space for Grace

Offering support for those in a caregiving role. Caregiving takes on many forms. If you are the one doing the caregiving, it can be difficult to find God in the midst of the daily challenges. And yet, God is there. Let's find God's grace together. The group meets at Panera (1804 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst) the first Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. Contact Sarah Boyette at for more information.

Living with Cancer

For support, resources, and more information contact Jenny Ellis at .

Recovery Groups (AA and Al-Anon)

Last Stop Alcoholics Anonymous Group and Last Stop AL-ANON Family Group meet weekly. We welcome all interested individuals at our 12–step meetings. All are open discussion format, and have a “home meeting” flavor. All meetings are non-smoking.

AA and Al Anon meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Wesley 205

Contact Bob H. at 972.786.6445 for more information.

Child care is available with 24-hour advance notice and online registration through the church calendar.

NEXT (New Experiences Together) is a group for widows that meets twice a month to share and have fun together. Contact Dani Haynes, for more information.

Open Hearts

Open Hearts provides a sacred space in which LGBTQ+ persons, families, and friends can share and connect human sexuality and faith. This group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Wesley 120 (Bride's Room) on the first Monday of each month. For more information contact Amanda Morrissey at .

Do you feel called to serve?

If you feel called to serve or would like more information about any of the the Caring and Support Ministries, contact Rev. Sarah Boyette.

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