 The Episcopal Church
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The Community of Hope (COH)
"... A school for God's service."
Prologue, The Rule of St. Benedict
Our Mission is to create Christian communities of lay
volunteer pastoral caregivers united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality, and equipped for and serving in pastoral care ministries.
Volunteer Training
The Community of Hope training awakens volunteers to God's call in their lives. To help individuals
discover and better understand
their own spiritual gifts for
ministry, each participant is
encouraged to explore pastoral identity and a "rule of life," practicing sacred silence, Christian meditation, compassionate listening and
lectio divina, all within the context of Benedictine
spirituality. This experience becomes a "journey into wholeness," building community and developing
spiritually-centered pastoral caregivers.
The Circle of Care
This is where the ongoing life of the Community of
Hope is sustained. The Circle of Care is a monthly meeting for the support of pastoral caregivers that typically
features continuing education, peer supervision
and support, worship and community building.
St. Paul's Leadership Team
Carolyn Foust, Kathie Kelton, Melanie Sokhey,
Margaret Yergler
The Rev. Jean Denton, R.N. (ex-officio)
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