Our Support Groups

Compassion ministries

At Dauphin Way United Methodist Church

Dauphin Way’s compassion ministries share God’s grace by showing our group members unconditional love and support during their times of need. Every time a Shepherd checks in on their homebound member, that church member feels loved. Each time someone is prayed for on the prayer chain, led so well by Lorraine Zerfas, they feel loved and supported. Every time a hospital patient is prayed with, or someone is wrapped in a prayer shawl, lovingly made for them and prayed for specially for them…love is felt.

Rev. Kathy Jorgensen

Associate Pastor of Membership Care & Spiritual Direction

As Christians, it is so important that in all we say and do, we express love through our words and actions. After all we are not only representing the United Methodist Church, and more specifically, Dauphin Way UMC, but need to be aware that we are also representing God’s love. Please explore the list of support groups we offer below, which are all led by Reverend Kathy Jorgensen, a certified Spiritual Director and a member of our clergy staff, with our wonderfully-dedicated volunteers. Whether you’re interested in helping support those who need healing, or ready to start your own healing journey, join us for one of our group meetings. We’d love to have you with us!

If you know anyone that needs help dealing with a difficult time in their life, please share our groups with them, as well. For more information about any of these groups, contact Rev. Jorgensen at Kathy.Jorgensen@dauphinwayumc.org or (251) 471-1511.

Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care

The pastoral team at Dauphin Way is here to help you, no matter where you are in your faith journey, with Spiritual Direction. The goal of Spiritual Direction is to support you in your personal relationship with God, and to help deepen your ability to find God’s presence in your everyday, ordinary life.

If you or a loved one are ever in the hospital, in need of prayer or guidance, or would like to have a conversation with a pastor about your faith and relationship with Jesus, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at pastoralcare@dauphinwayumc.org. You can also call the church at any time to set up a time when we can talk with you. You are important to God and important to our church!

“One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal.” Henri Nouwen

Learn about our support groups below!

Compassionate Friends

A support group for parents and grandparents who have
lost a child of any age.


  • Meeting Occurrence: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
  • Location: McDavid Library and Dill Parlor

Guided By Grace

A grief group for widows of all ages.


  • Meeting Occurrence: 1st Thursday of each month at 6 PM
  • Location: McDavid Library and occasionally out to eat and concerts
  • Costs: Supper $5.00
  • RSVP: Call the church at (251) 471-1511
  • Led By: Lynn Stewart, lynnstewart1@att.net.

Prayer Chain

A dedicated group that is here to pray for anyone who needs it.


  • Led By: Lorraine Zerfas, fmawebster@aol.com
  • NOTE: Please let us know if you would like to add to our prayer chain list.
    If you have an emergency and wish to reach one of our pastors, please call the church at (251) 471-1511.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

A group of volunteers who meet together to
pray, knit and crochet shawls for Dauphin Way members,
and their friends and family.


  • Meeting Occurrence: Every Wednesday morning from 9 AM – 12 PM
  • Location: Family Life Room
  • Led By: Shelby Wright, shelbyw40@aol.com, and assisted by Cleta Kay Hanebuth

The Long Goodbye

A support group for those who have a loved one with dementia.

 

  • Meeting Occurrence: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12 PM
  • Location: McDavid Library
  • Costs: None! Lunch is complimentary
  • RSVP: Call (251) 471-1511

Tools For Hope

A general grief group, for people who have
lost a close loved one or friend.

 

  • Meeting Occurrence: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 PM
  • Location: Bishops’ Meeting Room
  • Costs: Lunch $6.00
  • RSVP: Call (251) 471-1511
Upcoming Support Group Meetings
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Groups & Classes Regularly Occurring Events
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Groups & Classes Regularly Occurring Events
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Groups & Classes Regularly Occurring Events
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Groups & Classes Regularly Occurring Events
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Groups & Classes Regularly Occurring Events

Dauphin Way United Methodist Church