Community of Hope lay ministry training will begin at Christ Church on Thursday, Sept. 4 and continue through Dec. 11. These 14 weeks of training equip participants for pastoral care ministry at Columbia/St. Mary’s Hospitals (all campuses), as well as to our parishioners. The faculty of guest speakers, chosen for their expertise and experience, will lead the classes with discussion to follow each segment of the curriculum. If you believe you are called to explore this area of ministry, or if you have questions about Community of Hope, please contact Barbara Larkin, Mitzi Roy, or Father Lee. Also, if you have someone you’d like to recommend for this ministry, please let us know.