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Health Ministry Initiative

Sister Molly Bauer, CSJ -- Program Director

The Health Ministry Initiative is designed to promote wholistic health by encouraging and supporting the development of health ministries  in faith-based congregations.  The SSJCF provides both program support to further this Initiative, as well as grants for collaborative projects 
in its  funding area with one or more of the following goals:

·      increasing community awareness and knowledge of wholistic health, with emphasis on the spiritual component;

·       establishing new health ministries;

·       development and stabilization of existing health ministries; and, 

·       building relationships and collaboration among health ministries and with the healthcare and/or health promotion community.  

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A Health Ministry can be analogized as a bridge that  connects people in a congregation to the information and resources they need to achieve a whole and healthy lifestyle. Health Ministries work with the faith community, and can serve as an extension of the medical field.   

Statistics show that West Virginians are slightly above or just below the national average in all the leading causes of death (e.g. heart disease, stroke). Studies have revealed that, generally, people within the Appalachian culture are hesitant to accept information and advice from those that they perceive to be outside their culture. This perception often creates a barrier to accessing the information, resources, and services they need to achieve their highest wellness potential, whether physically or spiritually.   (Read more...)

People of faith working together for healthier communities.

Click this link to be connected to the Health Ministries Association, Inc. website.

Better relationships through better communication.


Click this link for information on  Compassionate Communication offered by Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center.

Set aside a time for silence...


Click this link for information about Contemplative Outreach programs in WV. 


Walking in Sacred SpaceWalking in Sacred Space:  
For more information about Labyrinth Walks, click the picture/ link at right.   To schedule the use of the labyrinth, contact Catherine Wharton:  smmdre@suddenlinkmail.com or 304- 865-1470.

Visit the HMI Resource page to find links to additional resources for your on-going faith journey.

Some websites to aid your 
prayer and reflection: 

Congregation of St. Joseph

SSJ Brentwood NY

Sisters of St. Benedict

Homiletic Reflections 

Contemplative Outreach

Ron Rolheiser

Sacred Space

 
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