| Through the
traditional system of elders visits each member within the Edinburgh area
receives a number of visits each year. In addition:
- The Pastoral Assistant visits the elderly and housebound as agreed
with the Minister, with arrangements being made for home communion as
necessary.
- A trained bereavement team is in place to offer support as required
and an annual service of remembrance is held.
- The elders are supported by a team of District Visitors whose prime
role is delivery of the church magazine and Life and Work but who also
are able to keep in touch with members. The church magazine is also
produced in large print and taped versions.
- After the Harvest service, plants are distributed by the children
to elderly and housebound members.
- There is a group – the ABC group – that arranges to sit
with elderly people to allow carers a break for whatever reason is appropriate.
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Anne Oxbrow, Pastoral Support
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