Welcome to
First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame

Need Help? Stephen Ministers are specially trained individuals who will listen and talk with you compassionately and will respect the need for confidentiality. They bring Christ's healing love through caring for the spiritual, social and emotional needs of our community in a one-to-one private setting in an on-going basis.

If you've experienced grief or tragedy of some sort during your life, you know that "shock" of being overwhelmed. Sadness, heartache and empti-ness follow. Comfort can aid the recovery process… somewhat. Healing and re-building of a life defies an easy prescription. The loving support of a family or the active "Caring" of a Christian friend can meet the need for wisdom or perspective.

Need is difficult to admit to one who has not yet gained your trust. We stand ready here to earn yours and be of service to you who might need it. Please contact one of our Co-Directors if you or someone you know is in need of a Stephen Minister. 
        Pat Carlson, Co-Director            347-2960
        Kurt Papenhause, Co-Director    286-0355

If you would like a copy of one of the booklets below, call the church office at 342-0875.

2. "When Prayers Go Unanswered"                                   10. "Helping a Child Grieve and Grow"

3. Mourning a Miscarriage"                                                11. "Dealing With Anger in Grief"

4. "Bearing the Grief of Suicide"                                       12. "Grieving the Loss of Your Parent"

5."Finding Your Way After the Death of a Spouse"         13. "Healing the Wounds of Divorce"

6. "Climbing Up From Depression"                                   14. "Finding God in Pain or Illness"

7. "Growing Older Without Fear"                                      15. "Living With Cancer--A Day at a Time"