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Regarding Misinformation about ACPE’s Withdrawal from USDE RecognitionNov 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.
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Eastern Area Community of Practice Gathering RecapNov 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.
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ACPE Leadership Election ResultsNov 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.
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ACPE Champion for Spiritual Care AwardNov 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?
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A Message from Rev. Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker, ACPE Board ChairNov 4, 2024
In my first article as ACPE Board Chair, I promised to be honest and transparent with you. That’s easy for me, even when what I need to say is hard to hear, because I respect and care for you and our beloved ACPE.
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Giving in the Fourth QuarterOct 28, 2024
We’ve made it to the fourth quarter of 2024. Your contributions throughout the year support grants in research and provide scholarships to students.
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A Few updates and Thoughts for my ACPE Colleagues
Oct 14, 2024
A few updates and thoughts for my ACPE Colleagues: Director of Member Engagement Position Like you, for several years, I have waited to see the fruition of the strategic plan. Like you too, I wondered if we would ever get to the end of it… so many disruptions, namely COVID-19, exit of staff persons, etc. The business meeting at our Annual Conference was energizing and reinvigorated my hope. During the meeting, we said words that you have probably heard enough to be suspicious… “we are listening; we hear you,” … but your Board, Executive Director, and staff were listening and have continued to work hard to move from vision to reality.
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Updates from the Accreditation CommissionOct 14, 2024
Happy Fall! As the leaves change colors and we enter a new season, I am pleased to share an update on the work of the Accreditation Commission. As I prepare to conclude my term at the end of December, I am quite proud of the work that the Commission has done during these two years full of change and want to say thank you to the Commissioners for their tireless and faithful work. I also have much gratitude for the three-person review teams led by a National Site Team Chair, NSTC, to complete 114 site visits during this term. I am also grateful to Amy Seat, and excited to be passing the torch of leadership to Amy, who accepted the chair-elect role in May.
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New Grants to Promote Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility through ACPEOct 4, 2024
At their May 2024 board meeting, the ACPE Foundation proudly unveiled the recipients of its 2024 grants aimed at advancing justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the ACPE community. These grants mark a significant investment in transformative projects, made possible by the generosity of our dedicated donors. "This year's grants exemplify our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable ACPE environment," said Brooks Heard, Board Chair of the ACPE Foundation. "We are thrilled to support initiatives that will enhance spiritual care education, research, and practitioner diversity across our network."
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Duality of Hope
Sep 30, 2024
September came crashing through this year. Merciless acts of war and senseless gun violence in schools and elsewhere rode its opening days. Nature commanded her reverence once more as four hurricanes struck the U.S. Gulf Coast this season (Beryl, Debby, Francine, and Helene). And politics have been ‘politicking’. The blows kept coming as we said goodbye to beloved cultural icons and giants of the faith who mentored many of us near and far. As dear ACPE colleagues and loved ones made their final transitions, our sorrow multiplied. Here in the national office, more than half the team is navigating grief from the loss of parents, grandparents, and other significant figures in their lives this year. As of early Friday morning, I joined my colleagues on this journey.
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ACPE 2025 Annual Conference: Call for WorkshopsSep 18, 2024
You are invited to submit a workshop proposal for the 2025 ACPE Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 19-22,2025!
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ACPE Fall 2024 Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist Conference "Psycho-Spiritual Liberation: The Role of the Practitioner"Sep 18, 2024
October 11 – 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia Join us at the Fall SIP gathering! Dr. Deborah Haskins will be the keynote speaker, presenting on the timely subject of Finding Grace and Beauty in Brokenness: Healing Psychological and Spiritual Wounds from Adversity, Trauma, and Loss for Practitioners, Clients, and Community Members.
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ACPE's 2025 CoP Funding Request Applications are Now open!Sep 6, 2024
Deadline extended until October 7! Dear CoP Convener: Communities of Practice play an important part in sustaining and enhancing the work and lives of ACPE, our Educators, CECs, practitioners, and psychotherapists. They provide community, learning, and growth, and offer an important connection to the larger organization of the ACPE. Thank you for all you do in leading and supporting your CoP!
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For Your Professional Ethics EdificationSep 2, 2024
The ACPE Professional Ethics Commission (PEC) purpose is to educate our members about ethics issues and processes. Each month we post a commissioner’s reflection* on ethics concerns, including our ethics process. 5. In conducting business matters, ACPE members: implement sound fiscal practices, maintain accurate financial records, and protect the integrity of funds entrusted to their care. For September, Jarda Alexander, ACPE Certified Educator, Decatur, GA writes: ACPE Certified Educators, regardless of positional authority, have responsibility for implementing sound fiscal practices, maintaining accurate financial records, and protecting the integrity of funds entrusted to our care.
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The Call to Care for People
Sep 2, 2024
Happy Labor Day, Colleagues. I hope that each of you are taking some time for yourselves and your families. The “Call to Care for People” can become all-consuming, and we often neglect ourselves and those we love while “serving” others. During this last summer holiday, I hope you intentionally enjoy the moments. As with all tragedies, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives at an inconvenient time for our Association. Many of us were wrestling to acclimate to several changes throughout the organization, and the addition of our psychotherapist colleagues was of great significance.
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ACPE Foundation Announces 2024 Mission Advancement Program (MAP) Fund Grant Awards to Support Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy ProjectsAug 26, 2024
At their August 2024 board meeting, the ACPE Foundation approved funding the following grant projects to support ACPE Psychotherapist and Practitioner members in advancing and raising awareness about pastoral counseling and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. These grants are made possible through the generous gifts of our donors to the ACPE Foundation MAP Endowment Fund. To support this meaningful work, make a gift here or contact Jasmine Okafor for more information.
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Accreditation and Student Unit Fee IncreasesAug 26, 2024
Dear ACPE Community, During our spring meeting, the ACPE Finance Committee carefully examined the need to increase membership dues and program fees. The committee deemed it imperative to the organization's health and vitality to consider changes to meet programmatic and administrative needs as ACPE looks to increase member services and continue support for our programs and members. Notably, accreditation fees have remained unchanged since 2020, and individual memberships have remained unchanged for over 20 years. Given this long-standing stability in our fee structure, the Finance Committee has emphasized the necessity of some fee increases to address the impact of inflation and the need to grow our membership services resources.
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2023 Year in Review Now AvailableAug 12, 2024
ACPE's 2023 Year in Review highlights a year of significant achievements, transitions, and community engagement.
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Solidarity in ActionAug 5, 2024
Greetings ACPE. Today, I am writing to call attention to the recent violence and rhetoric against Black women in our country. While political figures are referenced and essential to my personal observation of bias within our organization, the central point of this article is to lift Black women students, educators, therapists, and staff within our association who may be feeling extremely vulnerable at this time and to call forward our shared commitment to care for all. Last month, I received emails from members inquiring whether ACPE would issue a statement about the political (gun) violence at the former President's July 13th rally. While our thoughts are extended to all of the families impacted, we chose not to focus on one instance, considering the increase of gun violence everywhere. July, in particular, was a difficult month with thousands of shootings across the nation, resulting in numerous injuries and hundreds of heartbreaking fatalities.