What is a Paraclete? ("Pare-uh-cleet"). The Paraclete program at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church is a volunteer, lay counseling ministry with two important parts: 1) the training and commissioning of lay counselors, and 2) providing lay counseling ministry to the community at no charge.

The Paraclete lay counseling ministry is firmly rooted in Christian values, ethics, and principles and is based on the idea that all Christians are the ministers of the church. A Paraclete comes alongside an individual and use helping and problem solving skills-- all while remembering that Christ is the Healer. Here's another benefit of the Paracletes: These trained lay leaders provide additional support to the pastoral staff by reaching more people in the congregation and in the community.

Think you might benefit from a trained and caring Paraclete? Ever wondered if you might have the gifts and skills to be a trained and caring Paraclete? Give us a call in the congregational care office and we'll put you in touch with the right folks.

Contact Mary Rigney at 967-4784, ex. 876, or by email (MRigney@fopc.org).

Paraclete Counseling: Room D1-C