Caring Ministry
At Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, our Caring Ministries are an embodiment of our commitment to providing comprehensive support for individuals facing various challenges. Whether you're seeking support, therapy, or recovery, our caring community is here for you. Clergy members are always available to talk or offer prayers during times of grief, difficult situations, illness, and other challenging life events. In addition to our pastors' support, MDUMC hosts various support and recovery groups for those needing community during difficult times. We also equip and empower lay caregivers known as Stephen Ministers. These dedicated individuals are trained to deliver high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to those who are hurting. At MDUMC, we firmly believe in fostering a nurturing environment where individuals can find healing, support, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. If you would like to talk to a pastor or Stephen Minister, call the main church number at (713) 468 - 8356. For questions or more information on our Caring Ministries, contact the Director of Life Events and Caring Ministries, Kelly Cragg Vicente at KellyVicente@mdumc.org
Support Groups
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ADDults with ADHD has provided free information, support, and self-help resources to adults and families coping with ADHD for 25 years.
Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month over Zoom at 7:00 PM.
In-Person meeting to start back soon.Contact: Pam Esser at 281-894-4932 or addaoffice@pdq.net
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Seeking to help those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and their caregivers.
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the Adult Ministry Center.
Contact: Barbara Reynolds at 713-562-6567
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Provides activities, lunch, music, crafts, and fellowship for those with Alzheimer’s dementia, while providing respite for caretakers.
Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the Adult Ministry Center.
Contact: Betsy Snapp at 713-828-6090
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A support group for persons with Asperger’s.
Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month over Zoom.
Contact: Grayson Miller at 832-721-8537
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DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce.
Meets in the Fall and in the Spring on Monday evenings from 6-8 PM in Room D202. $20 includes workbook.
Contact: Sheri Kelley at sherikelley01@yahoo.com
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A reconciling community of MDUMC for families & friends of LGBTQIA+
Contact: Norma Graves at 281-920-9555
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A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
Meets in the Fall and in the Spring on Wednesday from 3-5 PM in Room D202. $20 includes workbook.
Contact: Sheri Kelly at sherikelley01@yahoo.com
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A welcoming, safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy.
Meets on the following dates in D100 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. March 4, June 3, September 2, and December 2.
Contact: Katherine Stenzel at klstenzel@hotmail.com
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A support group offered in cooperation with the American Stroke Association for those whose lives have been challenged by a stroke, both survivors and caregivers.
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in D204.
Contact: Anne Brewin at 713-248-1052 or brewae1@comcast.net
Recovery Groups
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Meets daily Monday – Thursday from 12 – 1 PM in the Scout House.
Contact: Donna at 832-721-5447
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Al-Anon is a 12-Step program and mutual support system for men, women and children who have a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction.
Meets Wednesdays over Zoom from 7:30 – 8:30 PM.
Contact: Katie at mkabraumann@gmail.com
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Lifeway is an outpatient Substance Abuse recovery program and Alternative Peer Group for families, working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in crisis or in need of support serving.
Meeting for recoverees and a meeting for family members meet concurrently over Zoom on Tuesdays from 7 – 8 PM.
Contact: John Cates at 713-459-9427
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A fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous that offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction.
In-Person: Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:15 PM in D100.
Zoom: Meets Mondays from 7 to 8 PM
Contact: saa-recovery.org to see a complete listing of meetings
Pastoral Care & Counseling
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Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who receive over fifty hours of special training to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community experiencing challenges in life --- grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life difficulties.
To learn how you can receive a Stephen Minister’s confidential care, e-mail Rev. Jennifer Veres-Schrecengost at jennifervs@mdumc.org, or call the church office at 713-468-8356.
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MDUMC clergy are dedicated to providing care to church members who are hospitalized in the Houston area. If you or someone you know would appreciate a pastoral visit, please call the church office at (713) 468 - 8356.
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Krist Samaritan Center is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization committed to providing affordable counseling, psychological testing, psychiatric services and educational programs to people of all economic backgrounds, as well as training for mental health and church professionals.
Ms. Samiha Boutros, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist from Krist Samaritan Center who see clients at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Ms. Boutros sees clients 18 and older for individual and couples therapy.
Contact: Samiha Boutros, MA, LPC at 281-956-2730
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If you would like to speak with a pastor for pastoral care, please call the church office at (713) 468 - 8356
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