While a medical specialist certainly cares for the person, the primary concern is to cure the sickness or injury. And while the Chaplain is concerned about the sickness or injury, the primary concern is for the patient and loved ones. The Chaplain supports persons as they respond to challenging circumstances with courage and hope, sharing in each person's struggles and successes, helping those who are making the journey toward recovery and those who are attempting to find new meanings in life, and is a companion as patients and their loved ones face questions concerning crisis and death. Chaplains provide a unique ministry that has a high regard for the person's faith, tradition and experience. Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Chaplains also help hospitalized patients and their local pastors stay in touch.
Clergy in all denominations are welcome to visit their church members at any time. Interfaith Chapel Services are conducted every Sunday and weekdays Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and chaplains coordinate the celebration of regular Holy Communion. People call on chaplains for a multitude of reasons. All rights reserved.