Social Worker

BMPC’s Social Worker provides compassionate support to church members by listening, evaluating situations, assessing needs, identifying community resources, and suggesting options. Our Social Worker may help with: 

• Community resources for yourself or a loved one 
• Assessment, information or education on a topic of psychosocial concern 
• Support for life transitions  
• Support to continue living at home 
• Grieving a loss 

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, our social worker visits members in their homes or meets with them in the Caring Ministries office. 

All communication and conversations between the Social Worker and members are confidential, consistent with the standards of social work and pastoral care. No information will be divulged to staff, congregation, family, or other health care professionals without the expressed consent of the member. 

Kathryn West brings 24 years of experience working in churches to her role as the Social Worker at BMPC. She has a master’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work and has been trained in pastoral care and theological reflection. Kathryn and her family live in West Chester and are members of St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley.