The MCC Portland Congregational Life Team (commonly called the CLT) is a ministry providing service to our congregational community. Services include:
- Providing prayer support after each Sunday worship service
- Contacting persons identified as needing special care
- Visitation: hospital, care facility, etc.
- Taking communion to those unable attend worship
- Coordinating the Prayer Team
- Coordinating the Emergency Fund for MCC community members in need
- Making referrals to community resources as appropriate
Contact the CLT via phone 503-281-8868 or email admin@mccportland.com.
The Team meets monthly and seeks to maintain several members at all times. Current CLT members are:
- Enrique Andrade
- Brian Giblin
- Rev. Grant Helbley (team chair)
- Rev. Nathan Meckley
- Dylan Patterson-Sims
- Philip Patterson-Sims (Prayer Team coordinator)
Membership on the team is open to congregants who feel called to care for others and have been attending MCCP a minimum of 6 months. Each prospective member is interviewed by a team member and must pass a criminal background check. CLT members must understand and maintain confidentiality, attend regular team meetings, and have time/interest/availability to travel for visitation, etc.