Caring Committee
Co-Chair: Catherine Corey coreyspond@optonline.net
Co-Chair: Laurie MacGeorge dlmacg10@aol.com
973-540-1177 X 247
“In a religious community we minister to each other in many different ways, at many different levels. The act of ministering is often seen as a prerogative of the minister, but in reality, it is a joint responsibility of the entire congregation and of the larger UU community.”
-The Reverend Wilfred Ward
Services Provided
Adult Respite ◊ Cards ◊ Caring Calls ◊ Child Care Relief ◊ Flowers ◊ Healing Circle ◊ Hospital/Home Visits ◊ Marketing/Shopping ◊ Meals ◊Transportation
A Caring Committee Table is available every Sunday for the sharing of news about people who need caring support, for purchase, or signing, of greeting cards or notes, and for information on outside resources.
Mission Statement
The Caring Committee’s mission for the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship is to assist Members and Friends with tasks and services with which they are
temporarily unable to cope. They are to:
◊Gather information concerning the needs of Members and Friends through our Minister, Lay Ministers, staff, and others. And, to encourage Members and Friends to inform the Caring Committee of their needs.
◊Liaison with other Fellowship committees in locating those with who we can be of help, as well as keep those committees informed of our services.
◊Acknowledge and encourage caregivers, and offer assistance, if help is needed, during their time of service to a Member or Friend.
◊Keep in touch with Members and Friends after service has been rendered to determine future needs.
◊Recognize and acknowledge the joys and concerns shared by our Members and Friends.
◊Respect the privacy of every person needing assistance, which we offer without judgment.
Other Resources
◊ Unitarian Universalist Counseling & Education Service (UUCES)
◊ Beverly Hays, Staff Counselor, 973-267-9429
UUCES is a non-profit counseling and education service for UU’s and their friends. UUCES is sponsored by the New Jersey Area Council of Unitarian Universalist Societies. It offers healing and growth to individuals, couples, and
families who are seeking greater psychological, relational, spiritual wholeness, and meaning in their lives. Fees are based on a graduated scale to assure affordability to all seeking services.