Health Ministry Team & Parish Nurse Ministries

Our Purpose: To promote and support the harmony of health, wellness, and spiritual well-being of body, mind, and spirit through the healing grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ.


Our Mission: To provide a broad approach to health and wellness for all ages with a variety of programs, services, activities, and educational opportunities


Our Vision: Every person has access to resources for health and wellness concerns, personal living needs, community services, volunteer opportunities, and an interest in serving our faith community, friends, neighbor, and the city with intentional prayer and God's love.

  • Parish Nurse - Janice Hammond, RN, MPH

    Office Hours: Mondays 10am-1pm and Thursdays 1pm-4pm

    Phone: 209-525-3600


    The Parish Nurse Program is a health care ministry that encourages an individuals physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being in their relationship to God, family, neighbor, and community. The Parish Nurse serves with intentional prayer, compassion, presence, comfort, and a generosity of spirit, respecting the dignity of those in need.

  • Health Ministry Team

    1. Identify existing ministries to avoid duplication and competition

    2. Survey faith community to determine health interests

    3. Prioritize needs of faith community

    4. Facilitate programs and health initiatives without in-depth personal interaction or detail

    5. Communicate health concepts to the faith community

    6. Includes members who are nurses, social workers, other professionals, and those with gifts of serving.