Monthly Devotion:

I recently visited a woman who had been on bedrest in the hospital for several weeks. She described her first time getting up – sitting on the edge of the bed, then standing briefly, but hardly standing as she had no strength of her own and felt herself being completely supported by her helpers. As I reflected on her physical experience, I found it to be a wonderful description of our spiritual reality. Just as she was dependent on those who lifted her, we are dependent on God. He nudges us out of our comfortable places and invites us to lean on Him as we move through the day. As parish nurses, we cannot do the work that we are called to do in our own strength, but we can, supported by the One who calls, equips and empowers us. Go ahead ... let go ... feel God's strength. He's got you! My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps. 73:26 Annette Langdon, Parish Nurse, Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, MN 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

• Fall 2010 - Fargo/Moorhead area
• October 7-8, 2010 - Mt. Carmel, Alexandria, MN
• Winter 2011 - St. Paul, Luther Seminary campus

A resource for parish nurses tending to the caregiver:
Caregiving in America is a resource providing a monthly print publication, 24-hour online community, directory of local resources, informational videos, workshops, speaking engagements, conferences, training and expert advice.

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