Cody J. Sanders argues that spiritual care is inherently cultivated in every vibrant community--congregations and otherwise--and that every community member contributes to providing care for others. However, many congregation and community members lack confidence in their caring skills.

In sixteen heartfelt and thoughtful essays, Unitarian Universalist chaplains provide a close-up view of their day-to-day ministry in hospitals, hospices, prisons, the military, the police force, and rehabilitation centers.

The practice of pastoral care cannot escape the realities of injustices and oppression that often operate in the context where caregiving happens.

A heartfelt call and primer for community-oriented models of wellbeing in our age of polarization and turmoil.

In 2011, Nancy Shaffer's life suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with what would be a fatal brain tumor.

To minimize isolation among older Americans, First Unitarian Church of Dallas is providing pastoral care, creating community, and putting a special focus on elder members.

In times like these it's hard to keep up. It's easy to despair. It's difficult to keep yourself centered and continue with every day life while the world is in so much turmoil.

Lay pastoral care expands the caring ministry of your congregation, and enables leaders to deepen their faith development and spiritual leadership.

It's the old adage two steps forward, one step back - every time we think we're making progress back to "life as it was" something happens to push us back into that waiting zone.

This video presents a general understanding of the problem of suicide, in particular how to identify a veteran who may be at risk and what to do to help.

I entered the Commissioned Lay Ministry program in 2014 when I became an empty-nester. I needed something to do with my time once my daughters and infant granddaughter moved out on their own.

In December 2020, I became a CLM (Commissioned Lay Minister) with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos, UUFP, a small congregation in Stroudsburg

As we enter year two of the pandemic, I and many others are dealing with loss and some degree of broken-heartedness. A trip through my local drugstore reminds me that Valentine’s Day is nigh, and I find myself pondering, are there Valentine’s for the broken hearts among us?

Guidance and resources for building a grief support ministry in your congregation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friends, we are in the heart of an overwhelming storm. None of us are operating at full capacity. Most all of us are exhausted. Here is some advice.

Resources to help you care for your people, welcome new people, and keep everyone safe

Leaders of Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Pacific Western Region are heartened by the ongoing care members are providing.

If there was ever a time that you needed to trust that your religious leaders were making the best choices they could make, that time is now.

How is it with your spirit today? Today, my spirit is struck by grief.

Companioning one another spiritually is one of the most important ministries of a faith community. This two-part training has been created for non-ordained congregational leaders.