Discussions on Spiritual Care in a Secular Healthcare System

We hope you can join us on January 27 and 28, 2017. Click here to download the registration form. Please complete the form and return it by January 16 to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you at the retreat!

Friday, January 27:

• 4:30-5:00 p.m. Check-in.
• 5:00 p.m. Vespers Service [Evening prayer service with psalm and gospel readings. Let’s invite God to bless our weekend together. Attendance strongly encouraged.]
• 6:00 p.m. Late check-­ins, Wine & Coffee Gathering, Welcoming Statement, Conference Overview
• 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Informal Dialogue
• 7:30-9:00 p.m.* “What Does It Mean to Be Healed?” Fr. Michael Nasser, Pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Saturday, January 28:

• 8:30 a.m. Morning prayers
• 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Full Breakfast
• 9:30-11:00 a.m.* “Spiritual Care in the Active Phase of Dying” Rev. Jan Lancaster, RN at Emmanuel Hospice
• 11:00 a.m. Group-­led stretch & Tea Break (Comfortable clothing encouraged)
• 11:30-1:00 p.m.* “Addressing Emotional, Social, Physical, & Spiritual Pain” Dr. Charles Makhoul, D.O., Staff Anesthesiologist at Bronson Hospital
• 1:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch
• 2:00-3:30 p.m.* “Self Care­- Exploring our Balance” Karyl Debruyn, RN at Spectrum Health Healthier Communities
• 3:30 p.m. Closing remarks, Evaluations

*Each session will include break out time for group discussions