Compassion

At DeWitt Community Church, we believe that God answers prayers. We have an intercessory prayer ministry as part of our Congregational Care team. Our coordinator is always available to hear your special concerns and begin prayers to God for you or your loved one. Urgent or emergency prayer requests can be shared immediately with our pastoral staff and Stephen Ministers. Our Congregational Care Coordinator, Elizabeth Chapman, will assure the level of privacy you may wish for prayers and will keep in touch with you for updates on your needs.  To make a prayer request, email Elizabeth Chapman at echapman@dewittchurch.org or call the church office at (315) 445-0331.

If you like to cook and are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others, Compassion Cooks is the group for you.  Compassion Cooks prepare and deliver meals to individuals and families welcoming a newborn, grieving a loss, or dealing with a crisis.  The group also supports events in the church, such as baking cookies to be delivered at Christmas time and preparing a luncheon for church staff during Holy Week. If you or someone you love needs a meal on a temporary basis, please alert Dot Hall at dhallmarathon@gmail.com.

Using our knit or crochet patterns and yarn, volunteers make beautiful prayer shawls which are given to congregation members in need of comfort. Since September of 2007, the members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry have made and given over 167 prayer shawls to congregation members experiencing loss or serious illness. They meet the first Monday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m. in room 42, but this can be done at home on your own time if you prefer. For more information, please contact Angela Todisco at atee1@twcny.rr.com.

Since April of 2023, an amazing team of card writers has been sending monthly notes of encouragement to people in our congregation who can no longer worship with us in person.  We want these folks to know that they are valued and appreciated for their many contributions to DeWitt Community Church. Many of the card recipients and their families have shared how much it means to them to be remembered and to hear news about what is currently happening at DCC. If you are interested in joining the Card Writing Team or if you have questions about this ministry, please contact the church office @ 315-445-0331 or email at office@dewittchurch.org.

DCC Road Warriors is a new volunteer-driven transportation program dedicated to helping our congregation members get to and from medical appointments. This initiative reflects our commitment to care, connection, and community support. We invite both those in need of a ride and those willing to volunteer as drivers to participate. For more information or to sign up, please contact Craig Mabbett at cmabbett88@gmail.com.