Education for Faith Communities
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- Pittsburgh Mercy Health Ministry Prayer Gathering: Nov. 21, 2020
- Candle Light Meditation & Prayer Gatherings: 2020
- Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Conference: 2020
- Spiritual Retreat: Apr. 17, 2021
- Peer Support, Learning, & Conversation: 2020
- 25th Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Symposium: Reflections from 2017
- Faith Community Nursing & Health Ministry Education: Customized for Your Ministry
- Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course: 2020
Pittsburgh Mercy Health Ministry Prayer Gathering
“Ignite the Inner Spirit”
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program is hosting a Health Ministry Prayer Gathering: Ignite the Inner Spirit on Saturday, November 21, 2020 via Zoom meeting from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET.
The event will provide 2 continuing education (CE) credits to registered nurses, resources, and fellowship opportunities to individuals who are interested in spiritual care and health ministry. Attendees learn from our Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse Team, guest speaker Anne Papinchak, and each other as they enhance their knowledge of caring for people in need in their faith communities as well as the community at large.
After twenty plus years of both individual and team leadership experience in various for-profit organizations, Anne Papinchak decided to become an independent management consultant and executive coach. She partners with her clients in both for profit and not for profit organizations to create great cultures by developing strong leaders and high performing teams. She identifies herself as a “serving leader” and has years of leading change through influence without direct authority. Anne is a Professional Credentialed Coach (ICF, PCC) who works with clients to achieve immediate results. She builds trust, and holds her clients accountable (individuals and teams) by empowering them to name their purpose, create what matters most, and bring forth the courage to grow and experience desired outcomes. In addition, Anne is a qualified spiritual director who works with persons who long to understand and/or strengthen their relationship with God. This includes individual persons, parish leaders, groups and teams, and faith communities. Her spiritual formation is based in Ignatian Spirituality. Anne has completed extensive education as a Spiritual Director via Pneuma Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa and the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality. Through God’s grace, Anne creates trust, empathy, respect, and understanding while providing directees guidance, techniques, and resources for spiritual growth and spiritual health. Note: The speaker has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose to Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program.
The Prayer Gathering is expected to draw faith community nurses and parish nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse practitioners, clergy, health ministers, pastoral and social ministers, physicians, health and social service professionals, licensed professional counselors, health care educators, nursing students, seminarians, and others interested in promoting whole-person health (balancing body, mind, and spirit).
The cost is $30 for registered nurses wishing to receive continuing education credits (2), $15 for those who do not wish to receive continuing education credits, and $10 for undergraduate nursing students, seminarians, religious, and clergy. Cost includes Zoom invitation and handouts. Partial, limited scholarships upon request.
Registration and full payment is accepted by U.S. mail only. Virtual space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Registration must be postmarked by Wednesday, November 11, 2020. For more information, please contact the Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program at 412-232-5815 or email ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.
For more information, please contact us at 412-232-5815 or email ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.
Spiritual Retreat 2021
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 17, 2021
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program will offer a Spiritual Retreat at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, 5244 Clarwin Avenue, Pittsburgh (West View) 15229. https://martinacenter.com/ Registration and continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The retreat will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. with lunch served around 12 Noon. The retreat theme and facilitator information will be coming soon.
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spiritual Retreat may become a virtual event.
For more information about our next Spiritual Retreat, please contact us at 412-232-5815 or email ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.
Faith Community Nursing & Health Ministry Education: Customized for Your Ministry
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program offers creative heath ministry workshops and education programs for laypersons and health professionals who want to serve their faith communities. We’ll work with you to prepare programs that will meet the unique needs of your faith community or organization. We’ll also tailor topics to fit your learning needs.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- What is Health Ministry?
- Advocacy & Referral
- Building a Health Ministry Team
- Coordinating Volunteers
- Promoting Health & Wellness in Your Faith Community
- Spiritual Care of the Elderly with Dementia
- Understanding Grief & Loss
- Visitation Ministry.
Depending on the topic, health ministry education programs can last from two to six hours.
We encourage a minimum of 10 participants per program.
Health ministry education programs are offered at no cost to faith communities and faith-based organizations. However, to cover the costs of travel, education materials (hand-outs), and advertisement in “The Faith Connection,” our monthly e-newsletter, we gladly accept donations.
To design a health ministry education program to meet the needs of your faith community or organization, please contact us at 412-232-5815.
Candle Meditation & Prayer Gatherings: “Sharing Our Light”
A wonderful opportunity to experience spiritual awareness and group faith sharing through a virtual setting. All are invited to this quiet place and time to prayerfully reflect on whole-person health … balancing body, mind, and spirit. You are invited to this special time away to continue with safe, better health and well-being.
Thursday, August 6, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Please revisit our website for 2021 dates.
For more information or to register, contact the Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program at 412-232-5815 or email ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.
Peer Support, Learning, & Conversation
Participants will take part in a brief learning activity such as a PowerPoint presentation, a video clip, a short article, or case study, then participate in group discussion on the chosen topic. The facilitator will offer educational tools and resources to be added to the health ministry “toolbox.”
Each meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday evening of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and lasts one hour.
August 18 – “Current Concerns & Challenges of COVID”
September 15 – “Strategies to Decrease Loneliness & Isolation of COVID”
October 20 – “Fulfilling the Healing Mission . . . Being an Integrator of Faith & Health”
November 17 – Preparing for the Holidays in Today’s World
December 15 – Fulfilling the Healing Mission – Being a Health Educator
Please revisit our website for 2021 dates.
For more information or to register, contact the Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program at 412-232-5815 or email ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.
