CHAPLINS

2009 Prayer Chaplain Training

The Prayer Chaplain Team is a service opportunity for those congregants who are ready to take the next step in the development of their spiritual maturity and level of commitment in their spiritual growth. As such, Prayer Chaplains make a one-year commitment in fulfilling their responsibilities.

These responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serving at Sunday services monthly (available for one-on-one prayer following services)

• 2 hours of wellness calling per month

• Hospital visits as needed

• One Prayer Chaplain Meeting per month

• Annual mandatory intensive training

Unlike hospital chaplains, Prayer Chaplains are not ordained and are not trained to counsel people. Prayer Chaplains are trained to do three things only: hold spiritual space, listen, and pray. Prayer Chaplains are not trained to go out and “minister” to the community-at-large but are trained as a lay resource to help meet the pastoral care needs within our church community.

If the Prayer Chaplain Program resonates with you and feels like an opportunity you would like to explore further, please contact Pat Talley, Ruth Reid or Rev. Joseph Byrne for more information.

Prospective new Prayer Chaplains must attend a mandatory orientation on Sunday October 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. The orientation will answer many questions and allow one to make an informed spiritual decision regarding entering this service.

The mandatory training dates for the 2009 year are:

Friday Oct 24 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday Oct 25 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday Nov 7 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday Nov 8 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.