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Reflections from the Interim Executive Director
My contract with ACPE will end December 31, 2023. I leave with sadness and grief, and at the same time I am looking forward to reclaiming my retirement and having more time to spend with Miriam, and my granddaughter, Aubree.
The past 13 months have been filled with many moments of joy as I have become acquainted with my Beloved Association in different ways. While there have been a few challenges, the joys have far outweighed the challenges. I have been grateful for the support received from the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors during my time as Interim.
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Outcomes and Indicators Implementation Cohorts
This past fall, we had over 100 educators participating in Outcomes and Indicators Implementation Cohorts. Building on the success of these regular meetings, ACPE wants to provide opportunities for additional collegial engagement and consultation for many more folks and the opportunity to share resources and ideas.
Beginning in January, cohorts will meet twice a month for three months. We hope that this regularly scheduled time will allow educators to block their calendars and join in conversations related to the implementation. Please note that limited spots are available, so sign up soon!
Dates and Times
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
January 9, January 23
February 6, February 20
March 5, March 19
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
January 10, January 24
February 7, February 21
March 6, March 20
Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
January 11, January 25
February 8, February 22
March 7, March 21
Fridays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
January 12, January 26
February 9, February 23
March 8, March 22
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ACPE Winter Recess
The ACPE office will be closed for winter recess beginning December 22, 2023, and reopening on January 2, 2024. We appreciate your patience while our team spends time with family and loved ones, and we look forward to our continued work together in the new year.
Thank you, and happy holidays!
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Reflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry, Volume 44, plans to publish the Theory Presentation that is selected as the Theory Presentation of the Year.
How to nominate: If you have completed your theory presentation process for certification in the ACPE Certification process it could be nominated for consideration as the Theory Presentation of the Year.
If you were a reader or a theory integration mentor or a CE for a CEC or the author of a theory presentation, you are welcome to nominate a theory presentation to be considered for the 2024 Theory Paper of the Year Award.
The theory presentation can be a presentation of theory using a creative form or a written presentation of theory.
Submit the completed nominations to:
Rod Seeger, Managing Editor, Reflective Practice
The deadline for submission is December 29, 2023
Submit your nomination
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Once a month the ACPE Professional Ethics Commission (PEC) posts a couple of statements from our Code of Professional Ethics for ACPE Members. Each posting is accompanied by a brief personal reflection from a commissioner of the PEC sharing some ways this person lives these commitments*. December’s statements are: Explaining Differences Between Legal ... Read More | | |
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Spiritual assessment is one of the most important parts of a chaplain’s job. It is also the foundation for effective spiritual care and communication about that care with other members of the health care team. Your participation will help us have a better understanding of the state of practice regarding chaplains’ spiritual assessments. It will provide an important starting point for our efforts to improve our assessments, spiritual care, and integration of our spiritual care... Take Survey | | |
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Most chaplains and chaplaincy students describe themselves as versatile, able to offer spiritual care to adherents from any tradition or none. But recent research shows in many cases, that is not how they are perceived by the people to whom they offer care. When a chaplain goes into a room and introduces themself as “chaplain,” prospective ...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 , with the new address to ensure seamless communication and deliveries.
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The Certification Q & A will not take place on Monday, December 18, will not meet in January, and will resume on Monday, February 5, 2024.
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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CPE is frustrating. Even though I know this mentally, it can sometimes surprise me how frustrating it can be. Verbatims in particular are frustrating. All attention is on you. Questions needle you to try to get at your core. You risk being misunderstood. No matter how much you want perfection, it won’t be perfect. The process is not designed for that. There’s always something to grow in. This can be frustrating. It’s frustrating when you’re trying the... Read More | |
- No news to report this week.
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Charles George VA Medical Center
The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is looking for a new ACPE certified Educator.. View more
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the No. 1 hospital in the Western U.S on the U.S. News & World Report Honor... View more
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(in person, South Korea, Korean Language)
January 8-10, 2024
(South Korea, Korean Language)
January 10-12, 2024
January 25-27, 2024
March 1-30, 2024
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ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education | |
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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