Elizabeth Ministry
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Welcome Back the Elizabeth Ministry!
What is the Elizabeth Ministry?
The Elizabeth Ministry is a way that our Church can empower women in relating with one another in a spirit of sisterhood at this important time of childbearing. This woman-to-woman support celebrates new life when a child is born or adopted and shares the grief when infertility, miscarriage, failed adoption, or infant death occurs.
The story of the Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth in Luke’s gospel is the inspiration for Elizabeth Ministry. (Luke 1:39-56) It is one of the most profound examples of faith-sharing in all of Scripture. The sanctity of life and the power of the Spirit is revealed in the common sharing of these two women. Throughout the generations, women have repeated this story as they support one another in bringing new life into the world. Elizabeth Ministry carries on this tradition of maternal mystery mentoring. Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, we visit and share the sacredness of life while offering practical support.
Would you like to become an Elizabeth Minister?
As Elizabeth Ministers, we are called to share the message through our actions of affirmation, support, and encouragement. The message of God’s love for each person is unconditional, no strings attached, and our actions will communicate this.