The Parish Wellness Program is a health care ministry of the Church which encourages individuals' physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being in the context of their relationships with God, family, and neighbor. The program is rooted in the mission of the Church to spread the Kingdom of God and to continue Christ's work of healing, recognizing God's desire that we achieve abundant life, and reaffirming and supporting the journey toward wholeness. Through this program, the parish seeks to develop creative ways of addressing needs and identifying resources to nurture health, wellness and healing, and enables the congregation to serve God by serving others. Assist with blood pressure screenings and other functions of the Parish Nurse. All Parish Wellness Program participants, including the Parish Nurse, serve on a volunteer basis.
All human beings are sacred, and are to be treated with respect and dignity.
Parish Nursing seeks to empower people to become more active partners in managing their personal health care resources. Professional standards or confidentiality are maintained. Parish Nursing seeks to build on and strengthen capacities of individuals, families, and the congregation to care for one another in light of their relationship with God, the community of faith, and the broader society. Health is a dynamic process which embodies the spiritual, psychological, physical, and social dimensions of a person. In Parish Nursing practice, the spiritual dimension is recognized as central.