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PA WOMEN OF CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE
Mission Statement: PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care exists to affirm, educate and encourage women who are called to chaplaincy, pastoral care and related areas of ministry.
Participants will uphold to:
Respect those of differing denominations or spiritual beliefs and refrain from any insulting, demeaning or critical remarks that might offend those of another religious faith.
The same will hold true for anything in reference to political parties and/or agendas - with a preference that such comments remain brief.
While the founder of PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, and the majority of regular attendees are of the Christian faith, or other mainstream faith background (such as Catholicism), we do understand that chaplaincy, itself, is a nondenominational practice and is primarily discussed from that aspect.
Inform of any trends, changes or best practices taking place in the field of chaplaincy or pastoral care that could benefit group participants.
The foundational elements of PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care are:
Encouragement. This will not only occur through regular (usually monthly) online meetings but through website postings of inspirational messages, quotes and/or articles. Two to three in-person meet-ups will also be offered, annually (this includes an annual conference). An online meeting may not be held during months when there are in-person gatherings.
Enrichment. Through the exchange of information and ideas, growth and enrichment (on some level) should also occur.
The PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care may also create possibilities for mentorship opportunities. However, such arrangements would be worked out and agreed upon between the individuals involved.
The group facilitator and/or co-facilitators will not be responsible for or take a primary role in, such arrangements.
PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care will seek to provide a welcoming and supportive environment to all women who have been called to the ministry of chaplaincy and/or related pastoral care, including those who may provide bereavement care (i.e. bereavement or grief professionals, youth minister and leaders, etc.).
Lastly, but of utmost importance, confidentiality is to be practiced among all group participants. If participants are to feel they can speak freely, there must be a sense that what is shared among the
PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care group members, will remain within the group (unless otherwise noted).