Sparking Practical Innovation in Spiritual Care

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

Navigating Climate Spiritual Care

Start date: October 21, 2024

End date: March 10, 2025

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Navigating Climate Spiritual Care A Learning Community for chaplains, pastors, educators, lay leaders, and spiritual seekers October 2024 – March 2025 Mondays • 7.00 – 8.30 pm (Eastern) • Online     The BTS Center is pleased to offer this learning community, originally developed in an asynchronous format by our friends Jessica Morthorpe and Blair…

Mapping Spiritual Innovators

Date: February 12, 2025

2025-02-12 Mapping SQUARE

This webinar reports on the project “Mapping Spiritual Innovation” and the project’s national field study. In this context, “Spiritual innovation” refers to a set of actors at the forefront of faith and social innovation. Spiritual innovators creatively bring the assets of their spiritual and cultural traditions to bear, pursuing new models of faith and hope…

Chaplaincy in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Date: March 12, 2025

2025-03-12 SQUARE Level 1

What does it look like to provide spiritual care in a Level 1 Trauma Center? By definition, a Level 1 center “is a comprehensive regional resource…capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from prevention through rehabilitation.” Where do chaplains fit into this service?

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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