Membership: Membership is open to Registered Nurses who have completed a Parish Nurse Preparation class and are paid/unpaid/retired staff with an ELCA congregation. Annual dues of $30.00 are paid each January.

Support: Annual financial support is provided by member dues, gifts, and a contribution from the Partnership Table of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA. All gifts are welcome.

Points of Interest:

• Twenty-two percent of all ELCA congregations in the Minneapolis and St Paul Area Synods (62 of 282 congregations) offer Parish Nursing Programs and services.
• The ELCA PNA membership currently includes 59 Parish Nurses.

Why Join ELCA PNA:

• To Promote parish nursing within the ELCA and encourage the development of parish nurse programs in all ELCA congregations.
• To enhance the spiritual development of ELCA Parish Nurses.
• To support parish nurses in their ministries and encourage appropriate wage and benefit standards.
• To provide networking opportunities and forums for sharing programs, projects, and resources;
• To promote wellness among congregations and church leaders.
• To assure Parish Nurses have a place at Synod Councils and are integrated into the practices and future development of the Church.

For Further Info:
Ann Rabie, Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Synod Chairperson, arabie@q.com
June Sand, Minneapolis/St. Paul Vice Chairperson, djsand@comcast.net

To Join: Download and print out the Membership Form (link to form). Send the filled-out membership form and dues to:
ELCA PNA
PO Box 8117
St. Paul, MN 55108-0117