Whether you're walking through grief, seeking prayer, or facing a crisis, you are not alone. At Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, we offer a range of care ministries—through prayer support, pastoral counseling, recovery groups, and practical help—to walk alongside you with compassion and hope. Explore the opportunities below to give or receive care in our community.
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Our pastors are trained to provide basic counseling services with a spiritual emphasis for anyone in crisis. Please contact the office or a pastor directly to make an individual appointment for any needs you might have.
GriefShare is a 13-week, in-person grief recovery group for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sessions involve watching a brief video, group discussion, and workbook exercises. The Christian curriculum helps you find hope and healing as you walk the journey of grief. Facilitated by one of our pastors and a community leader.. Participants may join at any time. Classes happen once a year. Generally starting in January. Contact Elaine Burrell at for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help organization for people with a desire to stop drinking. AA meetings are widely available with an estimated 87,000 AA groups around the world. AA is a program for living that emphasizes abstinence from alcohol, personal and spiritual growth, and reliance on a higher power.
Our Groups Meet:
Women's AA - Wednesday 6:00pm
Men's AA - Thursday 6:00pm
We make lap-sized quilts which are bound together with pearl cotton floss. When someone is in need of prayer, a quilt is requested, placed in front of the Sanctuary, and the people of the church “tie in prayers” by tying a knot in the floss as they pray.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, you can request a quilt by emailing
Sometimes life hits harder than we expected. For our members and regular attendees, we have a fund set up for unexpected financial burdens. Applications are processed by the Deacons Care Fund Committee, which maintains a strict policy of confidentiality. To learn more, click here.
When all other possible sources of funds have been tapped, the Deacons Care Fund can be a lifeline during a time of crisis.
Assistance from the Deacons Care Fund is considered to be a one-time gift, never to be repaid. Fund recipients may be church members, regular attendees, employees of the church, or members of the community who have been recommended by a church member. Consideration will be given to special needs due to emergencies, unforeseen circumstances, or other special care-related situations; and funds will cover critical items such as housing, food, clothing, medical treatment, transportation, or funeral expenses.
Payment from the Deacons Care Fund will be made to the third party to whom the applicant owes money; funds will not be given directly to the applicant.
Further details are provided in the Deacons Fund Policy and Guidelines for Applicants. Click here to download the Guidelines for Applicants.
A Request for Emergency Assistance application must be filled out and returned to the Church Office, in care of the Deacons Care Fund Committee or Evan Gratz, Director of Community Life. Click here to download the Deacons Care Fund Request Form for Emergency Assistance.
The applicant will be required to submit proof of need: eviction notice, turn off notice, etc. The amount awarded may not equal the amount requested. The Deacons Care Fund Committee will not provide help to anyone who, in its estimation, will have negative or irresponsible behavior reinforced by financial help. Those requesting assistance will be offered pastoral counseling if appropriate.
The Deacons Care Fund Committee will follow up on information provided in the application. The committee will be sensitive to confidential issues and will do everything possible to preserve confidentiality of the requesters and their situation.