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New Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Bishop Gregory Palmer and the Committee on Pastoral Care and Counseling announce the appointment of the Reverend Karen Blank-Ewell as Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.   Over the past several years a new understanding of the work the office of Pastoral Care and Counseling has evolved. Many persons across the conference have participated in the dialogue. The Committee on Pastoral Care and Counseling, Cabinet and Bishop celebrate the...

Pastoral counselors are available

David Wence, Decatur, Linda Horrell, St.Louis area, and Steve Busick, Champaign, have all been providing therapy for clergy, spouses, and family members this past year. The first three visits are free with additional sessions provided by insurance. Presently the Board of Pastoral Care and Counseling is evaluation and revising the service but therapy continues to be available. Contact David Wence at 217-872-1700 or ; Linda Horrell at 636-527-7615 or ; or Steve Busick at 217-363-1700....