Christian Pastoral
Caregivers Association
About CPCA
The Christian Pastoral Caregivers Association encompasses pastoral care service, advocacy, and education. Reaching out from a base of spiritual wholeness, we strive to be a source of compassion, comfort and hope to those we visit.
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Courses
May I Sit with You Awhile?
Practising the Basic Arts of Pastoral Care
This course is designed to prepare visitors for the Ministry of Pastoral Care in the Church. It offers pastoral care visitors the opportunity to learn and practice the basics of pastoral visiting and focuses on the needs of the people receiving care. Six workshops feature a combination of information and hands-on practice: Defining Pastoral Care; Pastoral Care Visiting; Developing Listening Skills; Grief & Loss, Ethics; Professionalism & Administration; Spiritual Practices in Pastoral Care.
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This course approaches the issue of visiting with residents/patients and family in a caring, compassionate manner that goes beyond simple passing of time. The ministry of presence is a vital part of companioning. However, understanding the dynamics of how to companion in an effective way and understanding the needs of the dying person and their families are key to effective companioning.
This is an interactive seminar with opportunities to practice what you are learning.
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Testimonials
"I benefited greatly from the excellent course material which helped me to understand more fully the typical fears of a dying patient. As the course unfolded, I found myself having to question my own assumptions and learn to distinguish between the felt and real needs of a patient in the final stages of life. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who anticipates visiting with and/or caring for people in their final stage of life."
Dr. Sig Schuster
Hawkwood Baptist Church
Events:
Fall Education Event
October 13, 2018
Healing Presence
Presented by Rev. Nancy Cowtun
A caregiver is a gift of presence to his or her care receiver. We must be able to create space before, during and after each visit. Our ability to create space is only limited by our own imagination.
Registration is now open.
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Advent Retreat
December 1, 2018
Presented by Rev. Nancy Cowtun and Lisa Gilead
Advent is a season of preparation. We look back on the manger and give thanks for the gift of the long awaited Saviour and we look forward to “the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory” (Mt 24:30b).
Registration is now open.
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Join Us !
We're always looking for members who'd like to join our board.
CPCA AGM
March 18, 2019
More information coming soon!