With a warm and empathetic presence, Rev. Sousa is widely known for offering thoughtful and effective pastoral care and counseling. Rev. Sousa is available for pastoral consultation and care. Pastoral counseling is a supportive, listening ministry and is not a substitute for licensed mental health care or medical treatment. At the heart of this ministry is a deep desire to help individuals and families find peace, wholeness, and steady ground during times of transition, loss, or uncertainty.

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As Rev. Sousa shares, “My heart and most sincere desire is to bring a sense of peace and wholeness to individuals and their families, especially to those on the margins of our communities.”

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This pastoral approach is shaped by the spirit of St. Paul’s Church of Palmer and its long tradition of service to the wider community. Rooted in the Unitarian Universalist tradition, the church’s ministry reflects a message of love — a love that does more than welcome. It affirms people for who they are, without requiring conformity to religious conventions or expectations.

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At St. Paul’s, individuals are encouraged to explore the spiritual life in ways that honor their own beliefs, experiences, and questions, knowing they are received as whole and valued just as they are.

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