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Care Ministry

We give active care to those whose quality of life is at risk. Many things assault our joy: illness, unemployment, anxiety, addiction, troubled children, aging parents and relational difficulties. With the help of God’s Spirit, we serve such needs and others.

Why Do We Care?

Care Values
We are a community of God-seekers. Each of us (at any age and every stage of faith) is pursuing a form of life that pleases our Maker. Jesus said the most mature expressions of faith are to love God and to love our neighbor. This compels us all to grow in the art of care. The most important feature in our Care Ministry is the mutual-care and outreach-care practiced by each member. For this reason, we encourage and equip our people to engage the care needs around them with increasing skill and confidence.

Care Vision
We have active plans for a Care Center on campus, serving the felt needs of adults in our church and community. We want to provide a confidential setting for the care of personal needs. This site will host a variety of support and recovery groups. It will offer practical life skills education. Plans also include some affordable forms of clinical care —including group sessions for special issues and individual counseling at sliding scale rates. When members and neighbors have such needs, we want them to experience our creative faith-inspired concern. If you want to help us achieve the Care Center vision, contact Pastor Arvin Engelson.

What Kinds of Care Are Offered?

Caring
Wise and loving friends offer personal and affordable care. Many people in our faith family excel in the art of friendship. Joining a study group or growth group is a reliable way to find them.

Coaching
Everyone benefits from good guides, mentors and coaches. If you need coaching in a critical life skill, or in the art of self-care, or in your active care of others, we may be able to find you a coach with relevant life experience.

Counseling
All of our pastors do some pastoral counseling. Skills, training and experience vary, so each pastor limits their help to their scope of practice (professional competence). We all refer to medical, legal, financial and clinical specialists when issues or circumstances warrant. You may contact any pastor directly or get assistance from our Care Team. See Staff Care links below.
How is Care Arranged?

Who Provides Care?

What Is Your Need?

Care Staff

Arvin Engelson
Pastor of Care and Counseling

Stephanie Giamanco
Care Ministry Associate for 20's-30's

Kathy Kroesche
Care Ministry Associate for 40’s-60's

Nazanin Tooyserkani
Care Ministry Associate for 70’s-90’s

Peggy Beck
Care Ministry Associate for 70’s-90’s
Coordinator of Grief Ministries

Pastoral Staff
Each Pastor Does Pastoral Care
Volunteer Care

Prayer Ministry Team
for Personal Prayer Requests

Care Deacons: Young Adults
for People in Their 20’s-30’s

Care Deacons: Mid Life Adults
for People in Their 40’s-60’s

Care Deacons: Senior Adults
for People in Their 70’s-90’s

Grief and Loss Ministry Team
for Memorials and Bereavement Care

Support and Recovery Groups
for Specific Issues and Needs

  Specific Needs

Care | Coaching | Counseling - email Care team

Grief | Death, Divorce, Loss

Support and Recovery Groups

Prayer Request or Care Need

Spiritual Direction - email Care team

After Hours Emergencies

Local Agencies | Services for addiction, employment, legal aid, mental health, etc.
Contact
Care Ministry: (408) 867-1000 x239, care@saratogafederated.org

Grief Ministry: (408) 888-7001, peggy.beck@saratogafederated.org

After Hours Emergencies: 1(866) 997-7600

Gatherings

9:30 AM - Contemporary
11:00 AM - Traditional

Livestream of both available online.
Saratoga Federated Church
20390 Park Place
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office: (408) 867-1000
Fax: (408) 867-6012
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  • Home
  • Teaching
  • Events
    • Centennial >
      • Get Involved with the Centennial
      • Centennial Moments
      • Heritage and History
    • Pandemic Parenting
    • Easter
    • Christmas >
      • Christmas Eve Service
      • Past Christmas Shows
    • Village Forum
    • Events Videos
  • Connect
    • Adults >
      • Daily Prayer
      • Membership Class
      • Life Groups >
        • Life Groups Blog
      • Women's Ministry
      • Singles Ministry
      • Adult Education
    • College & 20's
    • Youth >
      • Middle School Ministry
      • High School Ministry
      • Parents of Youth
      • Mexico Trip
    • Children >
      • Children's Home Page
      • MOPS
      • Village Preschool >
        • Open House
        • Program Offerings
        • Fees & Application
        • Calendar
      • Kid's Choir
    • Special Needs Ministry
    • Care >
      • Care Staff
      • Care in the Virus Crisis >
        • Care and Support Request
        • New Ministries for Virus Crisis
        • Medical | Professional Resources
        • Self-Care
        • Mutual Care
        • Spiritual Growth Resources
        • Local Grocery Stores
        • Restaurants Open for Takeout Delivery
      • Care Resources >
        • Support and Recovery Groups
        • Local Agencies and Services
      • Care Events
      • Healing Resources
      • Grief Ministry
      • About Care
      • How Is Care Arranged
    • Worship >
      • Celebration Choir, Orchestra & Handbells
      • Contemporary Worship Team
      • Kid's Choir
      • Worship Technicians
      • Sunday Teams
    • Calendar
  • Give
  • Outreach
    • Outreach >
      • Global Outreach
      • Local Outreach
    • SERVE
    • Mexico Trip
  • About Us
    • Staff Members
    • What We Believe
    • Elders
    • Foundation
    • Annual Meeting
    • Jobs
    • Parking
    • Hearing Aid Assistance