Celebrating Pastoral and Spiritual Care Week at Gilchrist
Pastoral and Spiritual Care Week is an annual observance that honors the work of chaplains, spiritual caregivers, and other professionals who provide emotional and spiritual...
Chaplains Proving More Valuable Than Ever
Chaplains Proving More Valuable Than Ever Although nearly three full years have passed since the outbreak of Covid-19, the virus continues to shape the way...
Sync and Sanctify Every Moment
Sync and Sanctify Every Moment In honor of Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week, Gilchrist chaplain Roslyn Sellman shares a reflection on the work she does, and an...
Prayers for the Dying: Words of Comfort for Hospice Patients
Prayers for the Dying: Words of Comfort for Hospice Patients Chaplains are an essential part of hospice care and can bring immense comfort to the...
Dying As Her Authentic Self
Dying As Her Authentic Self In honor of Pride Month, we are sharing a beautiful story written by a Gilchrist chaplain about how she helped...
Spiritual Care Week: Caring for Caregivers
In honor of Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week, Gilchrist chaplain Nathaniel “Lenny” Burrison reflects on his work tending to hospice patients, families and the health providers who...
The Stormy Village
The Stormy Village is a poem inspired by Gilchrist Chaplain, in response to the pandemic. The Stormy Village is a poem that wrote itself. It...
In Honor of Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week, a Gilchrist Chaplain Reflects on His Experience
Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week (October 25 to 31) is a time to honor and recognize the important work of spiritual caregivers. During my first two months...
Chaplains: The Heart of Hospice Care
At the end of life, many people turn to spirituality or religion as they grapple with emotions and feelings about death and dying. Some may...
Virtual Salute to Service Tributes to Honor Veterans
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many services for the seriously ill, including Gilchrist’s We Honor Veterans program. Because of the virus, Gilchrist has temporarily...