James 1:27 reminds us that pure religion is to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to remain unstained by the world. At Parkview Church in Iowa City, IA, we believe the church is called to support the needy, hurting, and marginalized by meeting tangible needs with the compassion and grace of Jesus. Read on to explore the care resources we offer.
Our pastors are here to walk with you through life circumstances, such as engagement, life planning, the loss of a loved one, health challenges, and more. Counseling can be coordinated through our front office staff who will match you with the appropriate pastor and ensure you have the resources you need for your situation.
If you are in a senior living community in the Iowa City, IA area, our pastors can be requested for a visit if desired.
As always, our pastors, elders, and staff desire to pray fervently for our church body, including you. If you have a specific prayer request, please let us know so that we can pray.
The Benevolence Ministry exists to assist church members, regular attenders or those connected to Parkview ministries with basic needs such as food, shelter, or family support. It is intended to be a one-time gift after the family or individual has explored other possibilities of help from family, friends, savings, or investments.
If this description fits your situation, you can apply for benevolence below, and a member of the Benevolence Team will reach out for next steps.
We are working on a partnership with the University of Iowa to provide spiritual care and support for students wrestling with questions about faith and spirituality. More details will be coming soon.
Interested in helping with this ministry? Contact Dan Bovenmyer, pastor of community and outreach.
The Faith-in-Action Team exists to help serve the physical needs of the congregation and wider community. This team can be asked to help you move your belongings from one home to another, to rake leaves, to provide general maintenance on homes if you are unable to yourself, and to demonstrate God’s love by helping the community. Contact the church office to get connected to the Faith-in-Action Team.
Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who provide emotional and spiritual support to people going through difficult times in life, providing hope and healing in the midst of their pain.
Our office staff can get you in touch with Stephen Ministers in our church family.
Our Deacon Team is equipped to serve our church family and wider community through a variety of ways. Some additional care services we offer are: