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Imperfect but Impactful
I’ve been to the mountaintop, and I’m so grateful! When I arrived at my office at Princeton Baptist Medical Center almost 13 years ago, I stood at the window and vocalized my thank you to as many people as I could think of and acknowledged the Spirits of those whose names I don’t know, who's shoulders I stood on and stand on. I am aware that their sacrifices and courage have paved the way for me to serve as ACPE Chair of the Board of Directors. Last week, at the Chair Banquet, I experienced a great cloud of witnesses leaning over heaven’s balcony cheering me on. At the front, my son, Jeffery shouting “do your thang Momma!” and my daughter, Gabrielle in her sweet voice saying: “I’m so proud of you Mommy!” The memory of my colleagues standing, clapping and cheering for me is etched in my heart and mind. My gratitude is boundless.
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Strategic Plan Update
ACPE has completed a strategy development and planning process designed to clarify the Association’s role in its field and to identify how it may have the greatest possible impact. The Association launched the planning process in 2022 and hired La Piana Consulting to guide the effort. The Board approved the strategy in early 2023 and engaged in implementation planning for the remainder of 2023. On May 23, 2024, at the conclusion of the Annual Conference, the ACPE Board of Directors shared the strategic planning document with the membership. This working document is now housed in SharePoint for members to review.
(reminder that you must be logged in with your ACPE email address to access the page)
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There will be no informal consultation on Monday, June 3, 2024.
We invite all ACPE Certified Educators working with Certified Educator Candidates to join us for informal consultations and conversations via Zoom. The drop-in meeting (no RSVP required) will take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET... Read more
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Rev. Dr. Earl W. Hoppert died on April 18, 2024. Earl served as a Chaplain at Larue Carter Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. The services for Rev. Dr. Earl W. Hoppert will take place on Sunday June 2, at 3pm at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 7171 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Notes of care may be shared with his wife Susanna-Judith, at sjrae@iu.edu
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The Mother of ACPE Certification Administrator Sheilah Hawk (Ms. Rosetta Cunningham) died on Saturday, May 25th, after a brief illness. This heartbreaking loss came just two days after the unexpected death of Sheilah's dear Aunt, her mother's sister, in Chicago. The family will hold a memorial service this Friday at 2 pm in Hopkins Park, IL. We know how special Sheilah is to so many of you, and we wanted you to have the opportunity to reach out in support of her during this difficult time. Condolences may be sent via email to Sheilah or to the ACPE office at Attn: ACPE Sheilah Hawk 1 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30328
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ACPE continues to be the Standard for Spiritual Care & Education because of the generosity of our donors. | |
ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education | |
ACPE is the standard for spiritual care and education. Our diverse membership includes Certified CPE Educators, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapists, Spiritual Care Professionals and Practitioners, Pastoral Counselors, Chaplains, Faith Communities, and Seminaries. Our multi-disciplinary, multi-faith, multi-racial community of professionals provides education, connection, and formation through continuing education, networking, and leadership development.
ACPE is the premier, Department of Education recognized, organization that provides the highest quality CPE programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. We do this through a rigorous accreditation and certification process for centers and educators that provide CPE.
The depth of our training enables students to realize their full potential to strengthen the spiritual health of people in their care as well as themselves.
ACPE members are actively engaged in a wide variety of professional development activities including communities of practice, conferences, spiritual care research, and informal networking. We are more than just an association: we are a movement committed to the transformation of the human suffering.Our opportunities for formation and community enrich our member's work of healing and transforming people and communities in the US and across the globe.
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