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  • A Message from Rev. Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker, ACPE Board Chair

    Nov 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.

  • Giving in the Fourth Quarter

    Oct 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.

  • 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.

  • Updates from the Accreditation Commission

    Oct 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.

  • New Grants to Promote Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility through ACPE

    Oct 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."