Blog Post by Rev. Shana Vernon BJC Chaplain Supervisor Member of Commission on Preparation I have watched YouTube videos of jumping dwarf goats, cute kittens, and rescued donkeys as one practice of decompression during the pandemic. Eventually, this wasn’t enough. Then I found myself watching explorers who trek across land and water in northeastern Canada and sail the northern seas…
Blog Post by Rev. Eric Post Chaplain, Barnes-Jewish Hospital As a chaplain, I am called to comfort the afflicted. As a Christian, I am called to love everyone, even those with whom I disagree. In my work caring for patients and families at a large hospital, these callings can coincide. How might my lens as a chaplain be helpful in…
Blog Post by Rev. Dr. Jay Kanerva Specialized Ministry – Chaplain Luke 6:20-31 In the summer of 1994, a tremendous heatwave hit Chicago, contributing to the deaths of many inner-city residents. The homeless, the poor, and the elderly were the most significantly affected. I was serving as a student chaplain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and one of my coverage areas…
Blog Post by by Julie Gvillo, Commissioned Pastor A Place of Grace One of my favorite things about the Glory to God hymnal is the lectionary index in the back of Volume II. I refer to it every single week as I work with scriptures, not just to plan worship when preparing for pulpit supply, but also for spiritual practice.…