ACPE prays for our fellow citizens impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in the southern and eastern United States and the wildfires in the western states. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the first responders and spiritual care providers who rushed to help, including many ACPE members. ACPE is ready to support you as needed.
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I find it difficult to believe September has already arrived. The relentless pandemic stifled our optimism for a relaxing summer more than the intense heat. Unfortunately, COVID has continued to consume much of our energy and attention this year. As autumn approaches, I pray for a reprieve from the pandemic and scorching temperatures. We have risen to unfathomable challenges over the last 18 months to continue caring for our patients, staff, and students. Like you, ACPE had adapted and continued its work to provide and advocate for professional spiritual care and education. I am proud of the work we have accomplished during these trying times. |
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The Certification Commission is happy to announce a new Theory Integration Mentor Training group which will be led by Jonathan Ball, ACPE Certified Educator at Northside Hospital and a current Theory Integration Mentor.
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There is increasing recognition that research literacy is an essential tool in the overall chaplaincy skill set. But how do we teach research literacy to CPE students?
We invite you to bring your questions, ideas, resources, and teaching strategies to this Curriculum Resource Room to help all of us deepen our skills in this arena on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 2:30 pm to 2:00 pm Eastern.
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Buy your #ACPEproud gear now through September 30, 2021!
A portion of the proceeds will support the Foundation for ACPE, innovative spiritual care programs, and professional development opportunities for ACPE students.
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After two weeks, the polls closed on August 25th for the election of ACPE’s representatives to the Implementation Workgroup.
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While scouting locations and reviewing hotel contract proposals for the Joint 2022 Annual Conference with APC, the joint planning committee grew concerned about the safety, cost, and logistics of hosting an in-person event this spring.
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The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) would like to share the open positions for ACPE’s annual elections. Important Election Dates:
- Close Nominations Date- October 1
- Slate Published Date- October 15
- Polls Open Date- October 20
- Polls Close Date- November 3
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The 2021 Foundation for ACPE Grants Cycle is now open! Interested applicants are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry for an Innovative Program Award or MAP Fund Award. The deadline is September 15, 2021.
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We invite all ACPE Certified Educators who are working with Educator Candidates to join us for informal consultations. The drop-in meeting will take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Eastern time.
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It’s happening again. No, not the COVID-19 surge, though surely it is happening. No, this is the time of year when they days start to grow noticeably shorter, when the precious daylight of summer gives way to autumn breezes. If the past two years have taught us anything, it is that we have a deep and existential need for light in our lives. Al Zolynas captures this in his poem, “Under Ideal Conditions.” As quoted by the Poetry Foundation, Zolynas shared “in an interview with Karla Peterson in the San Diego Union- Tribune, Zolynas remarked, “One of the ongoing themes I have always been interested in is the sacredness of ordinary life, and how ordinary life reveals itself to be mysterious and wondrous when we are open to it.” |
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Under Certain Conditions
by Al Zolynas
say in the flattest part of North Dakota
on a starless moonless night
no breath of wind
a man could light a candle
then walk away
every now and then
he could turn and see
the candle burning
seventeen miles later
provided conditions remained ideal
he could still see the flame
somewhere between the seventeenth and eighteenth mile
he would lose the light
if he were walking backwards
he would know the exact moment
when he lost the flame
he could step forward and find it again
back and forth
dark to light light to dark
what's the place where the light disappears?
where the light reappears?
don't tell me about photons
and eyeballs
reflection and refraction
don't tell me about one hundred and eighty-six thousand
miles per second and the theory of relativity
all I know is that place
where the light appears and disappears
that's the place where we live
(From Poetry of Presence, edited by P. Cole-Dai & R.R. Wilson, Grayson Books, 2017)
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Take a look at this short film (7+ minutes) shared by the people at “A Network for Grateful Living” It is an interview with a Scottish man, Sparky, reflecting on life, meaning and purpose, conducted by the folks at Green Renaissance. Oh, and he is homeless:
Something Extra Extra:
Angie Flack, ACPE Certified Educator at VCU, shared the following with us, and we want to share it with you. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes profound, Austin Kleon offers this newsletter that has several links related to art, design, faith and whatever catches Austin’s eye.
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This Week on the Calendar |
September 6 - 8
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown (Judaism)
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Day of Judgment, is the Jewish New Year. It is the beginning of a ten-day period of “return” that includes heightened reflection on one’s actions over the past year.
September 7
Feast day ‘Izzat (Baha’i)
The Baha’i calendar has nineteen months, all named after attributes of God. ‘Izzat is the Arabic word for might. The word "feast" suggests that a large meal will be served, but that is not necessary for a Bahá'í Feast. The use of the term "feast," in this case, means that the community should enjoy a "spiritual feast" of worship, fellowship and unity – although refreshments are usually available.
September 10
Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism)
This day is celebrated as the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati. Known as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity, and success, Ganesha bestows his presence on earth during this time. In some traditions, clay figures of Ganesha are made and worshiped for a period of two to ten days, then are thrown into the river as ritual departure back to Kailash, the sacred mountain on which he lives.
September 11
Samvatsari (Jainism)
The last day of Paryushana is called Samvatsari, or the International Day of Forgiveness. Jains spend this day in prayer and contemplation, and seek forgiveness from friends, relatives and others whom they may have harmed or offended in any way.
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This Week in our Thoughts
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The position is responsible for the ACPE accreditation and optimal functioning of the CPE Program and coordinates the work of the CPE educators.
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 residency year
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Other Educational Opportunities |
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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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