Care
At McLean Presbyterian Church we want to meet you where your needs are.
FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
AccessAbility
MPC, through our AccessAbility Ministry, offers various kinds of assistance to those with disabilities or special needs. There are many areas for those with hearts of compassion and varying gifts to serve individuals with special needs.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing 
For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, we provide assistive listening devices (ALDs).
Visually Impaired 
For the visually impaired, we provide large-print Bibles and other large-print materials.
Physically Disabled 
For those who have physical disabilities, we provide facilities that are completely wheelchair accessible, including, but not limited to, the sanctuary, classrooms, bathrooms, telephones, water fountains, and elevator.
OUR CARE & COUNSELING MINISTRIES
Care Team
The Care Team serves our covenant community by ministering to MPC families and individuals in specific ways at specific times. They serve by helping with meals, childcare, transportation, prayer, and more. Please contact the church office for further assistance.
Deacon’s Fund
The Deacon’s Fund serves those primarily in our church who have a special financial assistance need. Please contact the church office for further assistance.
DivorceCare
Are you experiencing the pain of separation or divorce? DivorceCare is a 13-week course developed to help people experiencing separation and divorce find help for their hurts, discover hope for the future and experience God’s healing. The DivorceCare support group is under the umbrella of our Lay Counseling ministry. The course is offered twice per year during the 11am Sunday School hour. For more information contact Carolyn Sinclair at carolyn@mcleanpres.org or 703.821.0800.
GriefShare
For those who have experienced the death of a family member, co-worker or friend recently or who haven’t grieved that loss yet, we now offer GriefShare, a 13-week course developed by the Church Initiative. This support group is under the umbrella of our Lay Counseling ministry and is offered twice per year on Thursday evenings at 7pm. For more information, contact Carolyn Sinclair at carolyn@mcleanpres.org or 703.821.0800.
Lay Counseling
Lay Counseling at MPC is provided at no cost by mature members of the church who have been recognized to have a calling to spiritual counseling. These counselors are committed to true biblical counseling, a process that recognizes that Christ is the only true source of life and health, and involves coming alongside another, building a relationship, and drawing them to Christ. Our lay counselors have been evaluated and trained and are supervised by a licensed professional counselor. The lay counselors at MPC support the work of the pastoral staff and the elder shepherds, and are not intended to replace the need for professional counseling in circumstances where required. For more information, contact Carolyn Sinclair at carolyn@mcleanpres.org or 703.821.0800.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counseling is available to those who attend McLean Presbyterian Church. Premarital (for those being married by an MPC pastor at MPC), individual, and couples counseling are performed by appointment. Please contact the church office for further assistance.
Prayer
Our prayer chains are connected by email and by telephone. If you have a prayer request or praise you would like us to lift up in prayer, please send it to mpc@mcleanpres.org and we will include it in our Weekly Prayer & Praise Letter. (Please indicate if your prayer request is confidential). For situations requiring immediate prayer we will enact our prayer chain. Also, please join us each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm for our Mid-week Prayer meeting. All are welcome.
Second Saturday Tool Team
The Second Saturday Tool Team (SSTT) is a group of people from within our church who enjoy the special fellowship that comes from working together while helping others. Their mission is to enhance the sense of community and support within our church body. Once a month, they pair off and help people who can use a hand with small jobs around the house. If you would have a small job around your house that you could use help with, or would like to join the team, please email Ed Sinclair.
FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
DivorceCare4Kids (DC4Kids)
Have your children experienced the pain of separation or divorce? DivorceCare4Kids is a 13-week course for kids 4-years-old to 10-years-old. It is designed to help children whose parents are going through separation or divorce. The DC4Kids support group is under the umbrella of our Lay Counseling ministry. The course is offered once a year during the 11am Sunday School hour. For more information contact Carolyn Sinclair at carolyn@mcleanpres.org or 703.821.0800.
For children and youth with disabilities or special needs, our Buddy Program provides trained individual assistants within the classrooms and Children’s Church to facilitate inclusion with peers and to assist those with disabilities or special needs to join all the children in learning more about God and in meeting Jesus as Savior and Lord.
For parents of children or youth with disabilities or special needs, we provide parental support and fellowship with other parents.