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Sparking Practical Innovation in Spiritual Care

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The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab (CIL) launched in October 2018 to bring chaplains, theological educators, clinical educators and social scientists into conversation about the work of chaplaincy and spiritual care.

As religious and spiritual life continues to change, the CIL sparks practical innovations that enable chaplains to nurture the spirits of those they serve and reduce human suffering. Our work is shaped by four central commitments maintained by all who are connected to CIL. Learn more about our principles here.

Chaplaincy Innovation Lab is housed at Sacred Design Lab, a project of Tides Center.

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Upcoming Webinars

The Asylum Seekers: A Conversation with Author Cristina Rathbone

Date: March 20, 2025

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Join the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab for a conversation with Rev. Cristina Rathbone on her new book, The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border. We’ll discuss how Cristina found herself serving those at the border, how her training as a chaplain prepared her for this work, and what lessons all…

[External] Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2025

Start date: April 2, 2025

End date: April 3, 2025

The Science on Spiritual Health Symposium (SOS) is an annual gathering of international leaders at the forefront of spiritual health research, practice, & innovation. It is a celebration of new scientific & clinical findings in spiritual health & psychedelic medicine that are poised to transform the medical system's approach to treating mental & physical ailments.…

[External] 2025 North American Hindu Chaplains Association Conference

Start date: April 4, 2025

End date: April 5, 2025

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2025 Annual NAHCA Conference “Journeys in Hindu Spiritual Care” Friday April 4 – Saturday April 5 | Online   The 2025 North American Hindu Chaplains Association (NAHCA) Annual Conference celebrates journeys in spiritual care-giving. Our dynamic speakers include both experienced chaplains and those currently pursuing chaplaincy training. They will share their insights on Hindu spiritual care-giving across community,…

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eBooks, Resources, & Inspiration for Chaplains!

The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab offers subscribers eBooks on a growing variety of topics. If there are topics or ideas you’d like to see explored in an eBook, please reach out. All of these eBooks are created by Lab staff, partners, supporters, and experts in their field. Get yours HERE!

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