Monthly Devotion:

Lydia Volz, Jehovah Lutheran Church ‘Behold, I make all things new’. Revelation 21:5 As spring takes its hold on the world around us, we see the many signs of new life; tender blades of green grass, tiny flowers in the lawn and on the garden edges, the return of bird songs, the feel of the sun on our skin, and tender leaflets appearing on brown and dormant tree branches. To us it is a visual reminder and physical experiencing of the ultimate new birth promised and completed by Christ in His resurrection from the dead. Through Him, we are no longer dormant but alive and vibrant in Christ. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, our lives are renewed daily in the baptismal promise, "You are a child of God, forever”, until that final time when we experience the promise given by God to be with Him. Great God, you sent your son to live with us, to die for us, that we might live eternally. Thank you for your love. Forgive us for allowing our fears and weaknesses to keep us dormant. Renew us with the power of your Spirit so that we may share that joy with those we serve and care for. We pray in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus the Christ. We encourage Parish Nurses to submit devotions of 200-300 words written specifically with Parish Nurses in mind. Please email them to mjhallberg@gloriadeistpaul.org or ktreat@luthersem.edu. The Communications Committee selects those printed.

Kairos Classes at Luther Seminary:
Prayer, Presence and Ritual: Creating holy time and space in everyday ministry
July 27-28, 2010 - Cost: $100, 12 CEUs
Instructor: Anne Andert, RN, MDIV, Parish Nurse

Desert Spirituality - This course centers on the spirituality of the early church, the most famous of which is Desert Spirituality. It is both biblical and theological. It is a spirituality that is ancient and at the same time speaks to us today because of its Biblical foundation. The course will discuss in details the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers and the practical application of these sayings to everyday life. It is a spirituality that is practical and full of wisdom.
September 15 - 17, 2010 - Cost: $150, 12 CEUs
Instructor: Lois Farag, Assistant Professor of early church history

For more information: Terry Erickson (651-641-3416) at Luther Seminary
or email: kairos@luthersem.org
Register Online: www.luthersem.edu/lifelonglearning

Parish Nurse Renewals through Concordia Parish Nurse Center:
www.cord.edu/dept/parishnursing/schedule.html
Contact: Jean Bokinskie, Director
parish-nurse@cord.edu
218-299-3893

• May 13, 2010 - "That You May be Well"- Training for Parish Nurses and Health Ministers. Olivet Lutheran Church, 1330 S. University Drive, Fargo, ND. Contact parish-nurse@cord.edu
• Fall 2010 - Fargo/Moorhead area
• October 7-8, 2010 - Mt. Carmel, Alexandria, MN
• Winter 2011 - St. Paul, Luther Seminary campus

Resource for Parish Nurses:

Faith Community Emergency Preparedness Toolkit
Contact: Mary Lou Schweizer
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Phone: 952-563-8995
email: mschweizer@ci.bloomington.mn.us

A resource for parish nurses tending to the caregiver:
Caregiving in America is a periodical that provides resources and advice for those who are caregivers and those who help the caregiver.

Go to www.CaregivingInAmerica.com

Career Development:
Luther Seminary offers a Master Level Certificate in Parish Nursing.

The two year program provides: a foundation of pastoral care theory and practice to complement the education and experience nurses have in medical and nursing care. It fosters growth in leadership skills within the faith and health ministries and deepens theological integration of faith and health for parish nurses and pastoral ministers.

All are available in residential and distributed formats. For more information contact Karen Treat, ktreat@luthersem.edu.

Clinical Pastoral Education:
Allina Hospitals: www.allina.com/ahs/cpe.nsf/page/cpe_programs
Fairview Hospitals: www.fairview.org/cpe

Spiritual Directions Programs:
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation: www.christoscenter.org
Sacred Ground: www.sacredgroundspirit.org
St. Katherines: minerva.stkate.edu/offices/academic/theology.nsf/pages/spiritualdirection

Links:
Faith Community Nurse Network: www.fcnntc.org
International Parish Nurse Center: www.parishnurses.org
Health Ministers Association: www.hmassoc.org
Concordia Parish Nurse Center: www.cord.edu/dept/parishnursing
Allina Hospitals: www.allinamercy.org/ahs/mercy.nsf/page/community
ELCA Board of Pensions Living Well: www.elcabop.org/LiveWell/Wellness_resources.aspx

Twin Cities Metro Parish Nurse Programs and Resources:

HealthEast Care System
Lori Anderson, RN, BSN, Manager of Parish Nurse Network
651-232-5521
landerson@healtheast.org

Lyngblomsten
Sandi Krohn, RN, Director of Outreach and Parish Nurse Coordinator
651-632-5331
skrohn@lymgblomsten.com

St. Croix Valley Parish Nurse Program
Beth Hansen RN, Coordinator
952-883-7215
tmheah1231@msn.com

Faith Community Nurse Program
Lyla Pagels, RN FCN Coordinator
Mercy and United Hospitals
763-236-4342
lyla.pagels@allina.com

Minnesota Faith Health Consortium
Patricia Peterson, Coordinator
Fairview University Medical Center
612-672-2807
ppeters1@Fairview.org