As many of us have or will soon be wrapping up our summer units, accreditation is still remarkably busy! In addition to the regular work of site visits, we are actively engaged in continuing to refine the various changes that we are making. We are making good progress in addressing the compliance report of the USDE and I hope that this update will provide you with additional needed information. |
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When the Eastern Area CoP met before the new Outcomes and Indicators (O&I) release, there was a lot of buzz! The buzz ranged from “We’ve just been through new Standards! It’s too much!!” to “Can’t we just ditch the DoE?” to “It’s about time! Those Outcomes are awful.”
I admit I leaned more heavily toward the latter to the point where I should have tried to get on the Outcomes Committee because I was so sick of my own complaining and whining about them (since writing for them in my own CPE Residency in 2001 and especially since becoming ACPE certified in 2009).
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We are pleased to share that the applications for CPE and for CEC CPE have been updated. Updates include the removal of the ACPE address, as many were confused and submitted applications to the ACPE office instead of to the program, the addition of a space for pronouns, changing from accredited center to program, and an updating of the language used throughout in relation to spiritual/values-based orienting systems and spiritual care. The links to the applications will remain the same. |
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Featuring Dr. Gregory Ellison
Topic: Working Your Working Paper: Care-Full Reflections on Vocation, Value, Voice, and Vision
In a handful of paragraphs and three unpublished sermons, Howard Thurman details the characteristics of the working paper—a living document that is guided by an audacious goal, governs daily practice, and is rooted in a deep commitment to God. This highly interactive three-part workshop will engage head and heart, welcome fearless dialogue, and challenge caregiving leaders to critically analyze vocation, value, voice, and visions for the unfolding future.
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- Session 1: Vocation and Value(s), Beyond the Mule’s Path: Howard Thurman’s Working Paper Introduced
- Session 2: Voice, Not for Rent: Freedom Papers for the Trained Mind
- Session 3: Vision, The Fellowship of Shade Trees: Love, Proximity and the Courage to be Free
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The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) invites you to consider serving in one of the open leadership positions in 2024. Nominations are open now for ACPE’s fall election. The deadline to submit a nomination is September 22, 2023. Read more
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ACPE Announces Address Change to New Office Location
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ACPE will now be operating from the following address:
ACPE, Inc.
1 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30328
We request that members, vendors, and partners update their records by August 31, 2023, with the new address to ensure seamless communication and deliveries.
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The Advocacy Committee is working hard to advocate and support any expressed needs or concerns from our members. Please take some time to complete our survey and help us identify specific needs and areas we can focus on in the coming year.
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Introducing our new IT Help Desk Form – an easy way to get the technical support you need! Unable to access SharePoint? Need a password reset in the database? Skip the hassle of phone calls and emails, and submit a request through our IT Help Desk Form. Read more
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We invite all ACPE Certified Educators working with Certified Educator Candidates to join us for informal consultations and conversations via Zoom. The drop-in meeting (no RSVP required) will take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. Read more
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ACPE Certified Educator Reverend Father Samuel Kochuplavila Mathew died peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 2:44 AM. He was surrounded by his loving family during his last moments. Click here for obituary.
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Ascension Seton in Austin, TX has open positions in our residency... View more
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CPE Internship 2023 Fall Unit NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s premier... View More
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Other Educational Opportunities |
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Thursday, September 7
12pm–1:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom
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ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education |
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ACPE is the standard for spiritual care and education. Our diverse membership includes Certified CPE Educators, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapists, Spiritual Care Professionals and Practitioners, Pastoral Counselors, Chaplains, Faith Communities, and Seminaries. Our multi-disciplinary, multi-faith, multi-racial community of professionals provides education, connection, and formation through continuing education, networking, and leadership development.
ACPE is the premier, Department of Education recognized, organization that provides the highest quality CPE programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. We do this through a rigorous accreditation and certification process for centers and educators that provide CPE.
The depth of our training enables students to realize their full potential to strengthen the spiritual health of people in their care as well as themselves.
ACPE members are actively engaged in a wide variety of professional development activities including communities of practice, conferences, spiritual care research, and informal networking. We are more than just an association: we are a movement committed to the transformation of the human suffering.Our opportunities for formation and community enrich our member's work of healing and transforming people and communities in the US and across the globe.
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