St. Paul's Umbrella of Care is a group of ministries that helps a lot of people in a lot of ways. Serving others through the Umbrella, dozens of members step forward and extend the care of the congregation in four specific ways.

There's always room for more helpers. To get involved, contact Pastor Joyce Sandberg, and learn about how you can make a difference for members in our community.

Care Callers

Care Callers make contacts with members experiencing special or exceptional circumstances. They may visit senior adults on their birthdays. They visit members in the hospital or in a care center like Bartels. Visits are assigned by Care Captains. When the callers return, what they’ve learned and experienced is entered into a database and information appropriate for a follow-up by a pastor is passed along.

Home Communion Visitors

Home Communion visitors bring the Sacrament of the Altar to homebound members. They follow a liturgy available in Evangelical Lutheran Worship and alternate with St. Paul’s pastors in making these home visits. Once a year, during a study unit on the Lord’s Supper, confirmation students accompany the visitors.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl ministry draws upon the knitting and crocheting skills of those ready and willing to create these shoulder garments. The shawl makers pray while they work, and more prayers are offered when the shawls are delivered. They are given to those experiencing divorce, sickness, grief or other stressful times.

Catering with Kindness

Catering With Kindness provides the "third Lutheran sacrament" (food) at strategic times. Meals are prepared for individuals in crisis or special need. If you’re coming out of the hospital or experiencing grief, you might be offered such a meal.