Caring Ministries

What is the role of Caring Ministries in our congregation?

Caring Ministry has been a resource for many years in helping our congregation to navigate thru difficult times. Historically it has been the place where a member or anyone from the community can call to have a listening ear for any need that they might have. Caring Ministries is a source of well-established resources to help others identify sources of support for their struggle. Whatever your need, all will be treated confidentially, and we will do everything that we can to assist you in finding resources and answers.  

Please call the main office (after hours call the pastor on call) for someone that is in the hospital, or for prayers before a procedure. Caring Ministries has an established clergy and laity care team that meets on a weekly basis and coordinates appropriate care for our members. Together the team handles everything from the hospital, nursing home, and homebound visits. The office also offers referrals for in-home medical and respite care, housing, mental health services, meals, and prayers. We have volunteers to assist you with grocery shopping, rides to medical appointments, pharmacy pick-ups, and other errands.  

For any of these needs, please call 248-646-1200 or email office@fumcbirmingham.org. If you are calling after business hours you may leave a message or if your need is immediate, you may call the Pastor on Call phone Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM: 248-646-1200 and Weekends and Evenings: 248-408-0038.

New Hope Center offers a wide variety of counseling services, individual as well as peer group sessions.  Counselors specializing in trauma, grief, as well as ongoing support groups for First Responders, loss due to COVID, substance abuse, suicide, and others. 

PCS Counseling offers counseling, therapy, and Life Coaching for adults, adolescents and families

Sanctuary-Church.com offers an online grief support group for managing loss. If you are struggling with a death, break-up, illness, unwanted life change or hurt of any kind, this group will guide you through the wilderness of grief.  Email info@sanctuary-church.com for more information. 

The Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan provides professional therapeutic counseling and educational services to all God’s people seeking wholeness through emotional and spiritual growth. This organization has a staff of over 20 counselors who offer one-on-one counseling. Fees for their services are on a sliding scale, based on income. 

Do you need assistance?  

Would you like to volunteer to help those in need?

Email us at office@fumcbirmingham.org for more information.

A way for seniors to make new connections and break bread together.

One Sunday per month at 12:15 p.m.

Visit our EVENTS page to for more information about our next Sunday Social!

Professional nurses share their nursing and spiritual skills with members of our church who are in need. They provide monthly blood pressure checks, educational programs, and individual education on current health care issues.

First Nurses meet the fourth Wednesday, every other month, beginning in September at 6:30 p.m. 

Our Prayer Team will pray for you during times of need and also praise the Lord during times of celebration. All prayers are kept confidential. Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews, in the church office, in the hall outside the sanctuary, and at the Christian Life Center desk. 

A weekly inspirational message, available 24 hours a day. Messages recorded by lay members provide hope, encouragement, and spiritual nourishment when it is needed.

To listen, call 248-646-6407 and press 2 when your call is answered by our automated phone system. 

Learn about connections and resources available that are specific to your current situation. The legwork has already been done for you! By appointment. Caring Ministries Office, Birmingham Campus.

Rev. Sarah Alexandar, Pastor of Congregational Care
248-646-1200 ext. 3128
salexander@fumcbirmingham.org

 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
248-646-1200
Weekends and Evenings
248-408-0038

248-646-1200 ext. 3128
salexander@fumcbirmingham.org