Partnering with churches to care for clergy, congregations, and the community beyond
Deep Roots
Guided by faith, inspired by service
Click here to learn more about how Samaritan Center was born from the vision of local churches
Pictured above, Samaritan Founder Jim Hanna and former Board Member Bob Allen at Samaritan’s Oregon Pike Office in 1988
The Partnership in Ministry Program is a partnership between local churches and the Samaritan Center. Churches contribute $1.50 per church member, up to a maximum of $1,200 annually. The Partnership in Ministry Program makes Samaritan Center’s counseling, education, consultation, and coaching services accessible to all church members, clergy, and staff.
How It Works
Joining Samaritan Center’s Partnership in Ministry Program is simple—and deeply impactful. Your church’s commitment helps make quality mental health services accessible for individuals and families who are unable to afford the full fee for counseling.
Your Partnership In Action
Partner churches don’t just receive resources—they help make a measurable difference. Your contributions support programs that strengthen the wider community while also enriching your congregation’s wellbeing and ministry.
Testimonials
“I decided to partner with Samaritan several years ago because I wanted to be able to refer parishioners to faith-based counseling. I myself have benefited from counseling…talking out my own anxiety and frustration in ministry.”
Pastor AJ Domines, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown
“The church has maintained its support of those struggling and hurting and your ministry has been very helpful.”
Pastor Kevin Walden, Thrive Community Church, Lancaster
“We have found that our partnership with Samaritan Center has been quite a fruitful resource, particularly with the seminar we collaborated on last fall addressing the topic of ‘aging well’.”
Michelle Bentley, Parish Administrative Assistant at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster
“I often encourage people to seek Samaritan out and we do give your vouchers when it seems appropriate.”
Father Dan Powell, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster
Current Partner Churches
- Akron Mennonite Church – Akron, PA
- Blossom Hill Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
- Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church – Elizabethtown, PA
- Church of the Apostles UCC – Lancaster, PA
- East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
- Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren – Elizabethtown, PA
- Grandview Church – Lancaster, PA
- Hamilton Park United Church of Christ – Lancaster, PA
- Highland Presbyterian Church – Lancaster, PA
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Lancaster, PA
- Lampeter Church of the Brethren – Lancaster, PA
- Lancaster Church of the Brethren – Lancaster, PA
- Laurel Street Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
- Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd – Lancaster, PA
- Mountville Church of the Brethren – Mountville, PA
- Rossmere Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
- Saint James Episcopal Church – Lancaster, PA
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church – Lancaster, PA
- St. John’s Episcopal Church – Lancaster, PA
- St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – Columbia, PA
- St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church – Lititz, PA
- St. Thomas Episcopal Church – Lancaster, PA
- Sunnyside Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
- Thrive Community Church – Lancaster, PA
- Trinity Lutheran Church – Mount Joy, PA
- Trinity UCC – East Petersburg, PA
- Witmer Heights Mennonite Church – Lancaster, PA
Help Us Grow!
Connect with us about becoming a Partner Church or to support a congregation in need
For More Information:
Eileen Campbell
Partnership in Ministry Coordinator
ecampbell@samaritanlancaster.org
(717) 560-9969 x 247
