We invite you to take some time and learn more about the AEMCH organization. Our organization’s purpose is to promote a relationship between parishes and missions of the Episcopal Church in the Alameda deaneries and to create a relationship with a long-term care facility near them.

The mission of An Episcopal Ministry to Convalescent Hospitals is to provide a supportive presence to East Bay facility residents, their caregivers, and their families. AEMCH members visit residents and organize worship opportunities for them, hold educational workshops, offer training classes for volunteers, and thus promote individual and congregational ministries. We publish a newsletter as well as maintaining and updating this website with our latest information. We are guided by our belief in God, our awareness that we are all members of the human family and our belief in the sanctity and dignity of every human being. We respect the beliefs of convalescent hospital residents and demonstrate our own faith by our actions.

Our ministry serves facility residents, their families and caregivers, and tries to keep residents connected to local parishes. We visit one-on-one in local caregiver facilities and sponsor special events both on and off-site, such as picnics, entertainment, a Lessons and Carols service in Advent, and other holiday celebrations.

Would you, your congregation or organization share in this Ministry? This truly beneficial outreach program needs your time, treasure and talent, and those we serve are waiting for you!

Call one of our members now to join our program (or to begin one of your own). Offer a helping hand to those in need. By supporting this ministry, you help in the training of volunteers, offer educational opportunities for those preparing for leadership in the Church, and increase awareness and encourage advocacy in the larger community.