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Retired Air Force chaplain to lead Charleston Southern
From Jenna Schiferl at the Post and Courier: Costin stayed in the Air Force, and after around eight years of night school he finished the education he needed to become a chaplain.…
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New report crucial for chaplains working with youth
From Andy Kiersz and Allana Akhtar at Business Insider: The suicide rate among people aged 10 to 24 increased 56% between 2007 and 2017, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control…
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New audio documentary on kindness in healthcare
From Human Media: Patients often complain about rushed doctor visits and, of course, the cost of medical services. But a number of studies in recent years highlight a different concern: whether as…
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Chaplain comments on veteran suicide
From The Presbyterian Outlook: While there is no all-encompassing explanation for veteran suicide, the Rev. Michael Gillespie, a retired Veterans Administration chaplain, says contributing factors include economic disparities, homelessness, service and social…
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Civil Conversations Project
Our colleagues at On Being have launched a new project called Civil Conversations. Read more below and check out their Better Conversations Guide here. The word “civility” may be complicated — but we can…
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Hartford Seminary to offer new online course in university chaplaincy
Starting Spring 2020: This course will examine the experiences of university Muslim chaplaincy, investigate effective methods, and best practices to excel in the field. Although this course is designed for current and…
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Webinar: Innovation in End-of-Life Care
Executive Director Michael Skaggs interviews Zac Willette, Lead Facilitator for Allay Care Services. A transcript of this webinar is available below and the slides seen within are available here. Michael Skaggs: Thank you…
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Symposium on needs of older adults now available through streaming video
From Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies: The United States is an aging society with growing economic inequality and socio-cultural diversity. Age-associated disadvantages, such as declining health, overlap with unequal access to…
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New documentary released on history international seafarers’ chaplaincy
From the North American Maritime Ministry Association and the International Christian Maritime Association: History of ICMA Documentary from MARE Training on Vimeo. We thank Jason Zuidema, Executive Director of NAMMA and General…
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New article on role of chaplaincy in LGBT veteran healthcare
From Spirituality in Clinical Practice: For many LGBT veterans, meeting with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) chaplain marks the first time they are able to openly discuss their sexual and gender…
