At the Fellowship, we deeply value compassionate connection, recognizing that in challenging times our greatest strength lies in how we care for each other. With this intention, we are forming a Pastoral Care Team—a dedicated group offering gentle listening, emotional support, and loving presence to members of our community when they most need to be heard, held, and comforted.

To nurture and equip this team, we will offer a series of enriching classes, exploring essential skills for compassionate caregiving.  (See schedule below.)

Understanding that compassionate care is not limited to formal roles, we warmly invite all HUUF members & friends to join us in any or all of these classes, regardless of whether you plan to join the Pastoral Care Team. In times like these, cultivating our ability to support and uplift each other is an empowering and essential act. Together, we build the resilience and connection needed to navigate the days and years ahead, nurturing a community grounded in care, compassion, and mutual support.

• Saturday, April 5 – Session I: “What is Empathy?” with Liesbet
• Saturday, May 3 – Session II: “Practicum Time” with Amy
• Saturday, June 7 – Session III: “Active Listening” with Laura
• Saturday, July 12 – Session IV: “How to Resource Ourselves” with Amy
• Saturday, August 9 – Session V: “Non-Violent Communication” with Liesbet
• Saturday, September 6 – Session VI: “Polyvagal Theory” with Laura
• Saturday, October 4 – Session VII: “Trauma-Informed Care” with Laura
• Saturday, November 8 – Session VIII: “High-Need Assessment & Serving Marginalized Populations” with Laura

*Each 90-minute session will have opening time for a simple, communal meal of soup & bread. Come early at 12:30pm to feast and share.*

There is a $15-20 suggested donation per session.  Or sign up for the whole series for $110. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Click Here to Register Now. Pre-registration is required. 

Your guides on this journey:

Liesbet Bickett

Laura Phelan-Shahin

Amy Day