Personal Statement:

The ministry of spiritual care invites the chaplain and the patient (or family member or staff) to create a trusting, holy relationship in which the sacred can meet our core humanity at a time of crisis. For a period of time, chaplain and patient become compassionate companions on the life journey charged with the call to make meaning out of extraordinary experiences. The pastoral relationship’s healing power can help to transform a crisis into a holy opportunity for new hope, peace and love. 

Education:

• Master of Religious Education from Augustana Seminary in Munich, Germany
• Clinical Pastoral Education residencies training at Nassau County Medical Center, Long Island NY; Havenwood Heritage Heights  Retirement Community in Concord, NH; and Fletcher Allen Medical Center Burlington, VT
• Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisory Training at Hartford Hospital, CT 

Certifications:

• Certified Religious Educator by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bavaria, Germany
• Consecrated Lutheran Deacon in Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, Germany
• Board Certified Chaplain, Association for Professional Chaplains
• Full ACPE Supervisor in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education 2005

Professional Background:

• Religious Educator in a Lutheran Congregation, in the Public Schools System
• Part-time chaplain in a University Medical Center in Neu-Ulm, Germany
• Chaplain and Pastoral Educator for Nursing Students, Hospice Volunteers and RN’s in a Lutheran Hospital in Hanover Germany
• Interfaith Chaplain and CPE Supervisor in Training at Hartford Hospital, CT
• Director of Training at Hartford Hospital, CT
• Coordinator for CPE at Baystate Medical Center and later Manager of the Spiritual Services Department at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Denomination:

• United Church of Christ
• In-care student with the UCC in the Hampshire Association of the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC.
• Preparing for ordained ministry.

Special Activities:

• Facilitating Labyrinth Walks, Guided Imagery and Meditation sessions for staff and patients. 
• Leading support groups for bereaved families, friends, and staff.

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