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FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION

(LFCNA)


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Upcoming events

    • 02/26/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, VA


    RESTORATIVE RETREAT FOR SPIRITUAL PROFESSIONALS

    DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2026
    TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM ET

    COST: $75

    LOCATION: CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER, VIENNA, VA

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:
    https://www.gestaltsoulcare.com/store/p78/Spiritual_Professional%2
    7s_Restorative_Retreat.html

    Designed especially for chaplains, clergy, and spiritually integrated professionals, this in-person retreat provides a protected, confidential, and well-held space to pause, release, and restore. Together, we’ll engage in gentle, trauma-informed Gestalt Soul Care practices that support:

    This retreat offers:

    ·        Gentle, trauma-informed Gestalt Soul Care demonstrations

    ·        A confidential, well-held space to pause and reflect

    ·        Nourishment for body, soul, mind, spirit, and community

    ·        Connection with peers who truly understand this work


    • 02/26/2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Attending to the Greatest of All Losses:
    The Death of My Pet

    The CSCPF Animal Chaplaincy Community warmly invites you to a public Zoom event with Rev. Dr. Patty Luckenbach, an internationally respected grief counselor, teacher, and author.

    Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
    Time: 3:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM EST

    The death of a beloved animal companion can be one of the most profound—and often misunderstood—griefs we experience. In this compassionate and reflective talk, Rev. Dr. Patty will explore pet loss as a sacred threshold, offering gentle guidance for anyone wishing to gain deeper insight into this tender loss.

    Rev. Dr. Patty Luckenbach is the author of The Land of Tears Is a Secret Place and The Kingdom of Heart: A Pet Loss Journal, and brings decades of experience in grief support and psycho-spiritual care to this conversation.

    Presentation will be recorded, and registrants will have access to recording for 30 days afterwards.  Please register to receive link to recording.

    To Register follow this link: https://www.cscpf.org/event-6564916/Registration

    • 03/17/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Virtual

     Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia 

    Date: March 17, 2026
    Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

    Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 03-17-2026 NADRC Webinar- Addressing-Food-Insecurity-for-People-Living-Alone-with-Dementia

    National data indicate that nearly one quarter of older Americans living alone have dementia. This population faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, which is often worsened by cognitive impairment, limited social support, and physical isolation. Traditional senior meal delivery programs are not always designed to address the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, who may have difficulty safely storing, preparing, or cooking meals.

    This webinar will provide insight into an innovative, volunteer-based food delivery model created to better support seniors living alone with dementia. Participants will learn about common barriers to food-based services experienced by individuals living alone with dementia, the key components of an effective food delivery service model for people living alone with dementia, and program evaluation best practices for measuring the impact of services for this population.

    Please note:

    • National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
    • NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
    • Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.


    • 05/13/2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • Mequon, WI


    Living Well


    The 34th Annual Parish Nurse and Congregational Health Ministries
    National Conference

    May 13-14, 2026

    Hosted by: Concordia University Wisconsin School of Nursing 12800 North Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097 

    CLICK HERE for the brochure and registration information


Mental Health First Aid is likened to CPR certification, where information is shared to assist individuals experiencing mental health or substance use-related issues. Specific risk factors and warning signs are discussed, with shared strategies to meet the needs of individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychoses, substance abuse disorders, and trauma. The outcome focus is the development of recovery and resiliency.

The 4 reasons to become trained in Mental Health First Aid:

1. Being Prepared 
2. Being Helpful learn recommended strategies 
3. Mental illnesses affect 1 in 5 adults
4. Share caring for one another

To learn more, go to the Mental Health First Aid website at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ and if you are interested in taking a course, click on "Get Trained" and if you are interested in being an instructor, click on "Be an Instructor".

Last updated: 02/15/2026

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