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Welcome to the website of the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA). We seek to be the light of Christ as we integrate faith and health in the ministry of Parish/Faith Community Nursing. Here you will find information about our specialty, tools and resources to support you in your ministry, as well as updates on current activities and educational opportunities sponsored by LFCNA and others. Return often to see what is new. May God abundantly bless you and your service to others.


Are you eligible to be an LFCNA Member?

Do you have questions about membership?

Check out our updated membership level
descriptions under the Join Us topic.

"I truly believe in the value of LFCNA and am amazed at the work you all are doing to make it such a professional, well-visioned organization.  I’m proud to be a part of it and all that “we” do by the grace of God." Beth Ewing, Region 6

NOTE: If you are due for membership renewal in 2025, you will receive an email to that effect on December 1, 2024. 

Health Bulletins for your Congregation


New for October

Domestic Violence Awareness

                                                                             You can find this, more health articles and other helpful tools for ministry
by clicking here:

Faith Community Nurse
Ministry Tools
"Equipping te Called"

(Available to Members Only)

More Health Flyers to use!!


These are free health tip sheets that you can download and are published in English or Spanish.  There is a current month bulletin amd also an archive of hundreds of other topics to choose.   

The link can be found in the Member's Only section under Program Library Toolkit. Go to the page and scroll down.  Check it out now!!


Living Lutheran Articles

Love and Serving: Faith Community Nurses Care for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Faith Community Nurses promote health and wellness in congregations and also at churchwide and synod gatherings.   Several of our members share quotes and stories about the effectiveness and  joys of faith community nursing that ministers to  body, mind, and spirit.

CLICK HERE for this and two previous articles about Faith Community Nursing.


Respiratory Virus Updates from the CDC   
 

RSV can be dangerous for babies and older adults. We are entering the second year where RSV immunizations will be available to protect these groups from severe RSV. There is one set of recommendations for older adults, and a separate set – which includes two immunization options – to protect babies.  

See the current updates HERE

NEW TO THE WEBSITE

Navigating Dementia Care:
Strategies & Lessons Learned

Thurs, Oct. 24, 2024, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Virtual via Zoom

CLICK HERE to find the event and register

Diaconal Ministry -
History, Formation, and Spirituality

This J-Term course is hosted by the Deaconess Community of the ELCA. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Diaconal Ministry and how much our nursing history corresponds with it. The Deaconess Community provides financial grants for a portion of the cost and participants can choose what portion of the cost they would like covered. 

Find the link for more information  HERE.

Suicide & the Church: Caring Conversations and Resources

Sponsored by the Nebraska District LCMS Parish Nurses and Congregational Health Advocates.

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6 pm CT via Zoom. CLICK HERE for more information and to find the
registration link. 

HEALTH OBSERVANCES

October

  1. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  2. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  3. Health Literacy Month 

Click HERE for more information and resources from health.gov
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November

  1. National Diabetes Month
  2. National COPD Awareness Month
  3. U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18–24)

Click HERE for more information and resources from health.gov

Looking for Spiritual Refreshment?

Taking some time for your own spiritual development is vital to your ministry.  We have some resources that will help you.

Click HERE

Rising to Serve


5.88: Preventing Pastoral Burnout: Insights and Strategies from
Rev. Nicole Bullock

Rev. Nicole Bullock, church planter and ministry innovator, shares her personal journey and offers practical strategies for avoiding burnout in ministry.

Support your pastor(s) and share the link to a podcast from Faith+Lead at Luther Seminary. 

CLICK HERE

 HEADLINES 
WORTH THE READ!





LFCNA Board Member Contact Information

It is our desire that members of LFCNA to have full access to contact information for our Board Officers and Directors.  For security purposes we have added this information to the Member's Only page.  The Board List with contact information is now available.  Click on the Officer and Director Contact List link.


Interested in what we discuss at our Board of Directors Meetings?

All members have access to this information in the Members Only section of this website.

Go to Members Only, click on LFCNA Governance Documents/National Minutes

Like and Follow us On Facebook!

Scroll down to the bottom of this page and visit us on Facebook.  Be sure to click the Like And Follow us on the Facebook page.  

Research Reviews Available!!

Jean Bokinskie does the work of finding appropriate research articles, gives a brief review of the content and summarizes implications for FCN practice. 

There are new articles posted every two months on the odd months.

Go to Members Only, click on Resources, then  find Research Reviews.

Not a member yet?

LFCNA exists to support Parish/Faith Community Nurses who are Lutheran
or who serve in Lutheran Congregations.
If you are from another denomination please contact
lutheranfcna@gmail.com for further information.

Read More About Membership!



Last updated: 09/26/2024

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Last updated: 09/05/24

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