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  • Certification Updates

    Feb 10, 2025

    It was great seeing and hearing from so many CECs and Certified Educators at our overview of the revised competencies sessions last month. Our newly revised competencies and options for transitioning to them are in the link below.

  • Don't Quit

    Feb 3, 2025

  • Professional Ethics Commission Investigator Training Session

    Feb 3, 2025

    The Professional Ethics Commission is seeking new investigators for our pool to be available to serve in this essential role. We offer two hours of online training for interested parties.

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    Accreditation Updates

    Feb 3, 2025

    Some of you may recognize the above lyrics from the song “The Next Right Thing” sung by the character Anna in the Disney movie Frozen 2.

  • "We Belong Here” – A Study to Understand AAPI Experiences in ACPE

    Jan 27, 2025

    ACPE Certified Educators, Certified Educator Candidates, and Certified Educator Students who self-identify as AAPI are invited to participate in this study to explore their learning and professional experiences relevant to their racial and cultural identities in ACPE.

  • ACPE Formalizes Recognition Task Force

    Jan 23, 2025

    Today, the ACPE is pleased to formally announce the formation of the Recognition Task Force which was commissioned by its Board of Directors and executive leadership.

  • 2025: More Change, More Progress

    Jan 21, 2025

    2025 is here, and although January is performing as if it is the 13th month of 2024, this is a new year and a new beginning. First and foremost, our hearts remain with friends, families, colleagues, and communities impacted by the devastating events that have hastily unfolded this year.

  • ACPE Professional Ethics Commission Case Study Webinar

    Jan 21, 2025

    If we are being honest with ourselves, when we do our work as educators well, we sometime walk close to the edge with our students. We encourage, nudge, maybe even push a bit at times. Our theories can help us to see when we get close to the edges, but sometimes we miscalculate, and our students can respond by feeling pushed too far. I know I felt that way at times during my CPE student experiences. Maybe you have, too. So, how much is too much?

  • AAPI Research Project – Seeking AAPI CEs, CECs, CESs

    Jan 13, 2025

    Since the creation of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community of Practice in June 2021, our focus has been to have a safe place for educators who self-identify as AAPI to share their stories and experiences in ACPE, learn together, and gain support from each other.

  • New Year – New Opportunities

    Jan 6, 2025

    Robert Frost wrote a poem entitled: “The Road Not Taken” at a time in his life when he had decided that he needed to do something new. He rejected the road that the majority traveled and instead chose a less traveled path.

  • Revised CEC Competencies are Here!

    Jan 6, 2025

    Contemplation is to see, and ministry is to make visible. -- Henri Nouwen, Clowning in Rome

  • Still Joy to be Had

    Dec 23, 2024

    Last Friday, I was honored to participate in the intern graduation ceremony for Wellstar Health System’s CPE program here in Atlanta. To say it was a beautiful event would be an understatement.

  • Competencies are Coming!

    Dec 16, 2024

    In this season of gift-giving, I want to let you all know of a gift that will be coming from the ACPE Certification Commission in a few short weeks!

  • Thanks for Your Service

    Dec 2, 2024

    A thought came to mind last week while preparing to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with my family and friends a thought came to mind… “I have another article due this weekend!”

  • A Message of Gratitude and Progress

    Nov 25, 2024

    I pray you are truly well. I am grateful we have reached this point in the year when we can hopefully shift our focus to rest and recovery, even if only for a little while. 2024 has felt like multiple years in one, with each month bringing its own unique mountain to climb. Our souls need and welcome rest.

  • ACPE Rallies for Giving Tuesday 2024 to Raise $10,000 for the Hemenway Scholars Program

    Nov 25, 2024

    ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education is excited to announce its participation in GivingTuesday 2024, a global movement celebrating generosity and giving back.

  • Regarding Misinformation about ACPE’s Withdrawal from USDE Recognition

    Nov 18, 2024

    ACPE is aware of the distribution of misleading information to our members and partner institutions by other groups and associations concerning our decision to withdraw from the renewal process for USDE recognition.

  • Eastern Area Community of Practice Gathering Recap

    Nov 18, 2024

    The Eastern Area Community of Practice held its fall gathering at Stony Point Retreat Center in Stony Point, New York, with 38 members, including a surprise visit from Johnny Bush.

  • ACPE Leadership Election Results

    Nov 11, 2024

    Thank you to all the members who participated in the 2024 ACPE Leadership Election! We are incredibly grateful to all the candidates for their tireless commitment to ACPE.

  • ACPE Champion for Spiritual Care Award

    Nov 10, 2024

    Do you know a healthcare system leader, executive or other industry partner who has significantly advanced the importance of CPE and spiritual health in healthcare and community settings?