Reports from the 2022 NACC National Conference
August 19-22, 2022 — Buffalo, New York

Plenary Speaker – Andrew Lyke
Chaplains asked to do the hard work of antiracism by David Lewellen, Vision Editor
The work of antiracism may represent an opportunity for growth, Andrew Lyke told the NACC conference…(Read more)

Plenary Speaker – Kim Langley
How to use poetry in ministry? ‘First of all, don’t call it a poem’ by David Lewellen
Poetry, properly demystified, can be a valuable tool for ministry, Kim Langley told the NACC…(Read more)

Plenary Speaker – Adam Gonzalez
Spiritual care can extend to systemwide wellness efforts by David Lewellen
Chaplains have an important role to play in keeping employees grounded, Adam Gonzalez told the NACC conference…(Read more)

Missioning Ceremony and Mass
Newly certified chaplains enjoy face-to-face celebration by David Lewellen
It took a long time, but more than 20 chaplains received their certificates in person at the NACC National Conference on Saturday…(Read more)

Healing Service
Years ago, healing service lifted burden of anger and grief by Sedona Montelongo
I resonate with the Samaritan story. And as chaplains, I think we all resonate with it, because being a Samaritan is who we are, by the nature of what we do. As chaplains, we gravitate to those who are wounded, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. For many of us, it is second nature…(Read more)

NACC Business Meeting
NACC business meeting looks toward new possibilities by David Lewellen
The NACC’s annual business meeting last month celebrated transitions and new outreaches…(Read more)

Reports from Conference
First-timer at the conference feels the blessing to his life and faith by Michael J. Harning
Nearly 18 months ago, I became a board-certified chaplain. For the last five years I have been a chaplain in a Trinity Health hospital in Pontiac, MI. Stretched by the COVID pandemic for the past two and a half years, and strengthened by my faith, and that of others, I have been able to accompany many on their spiritual journey…(Read more)

Journeying together: World Café gathers NACC members’ thoughts – by Austine Duru
NACC hosted its very first World Café at the 2022 NACC National Conference in Buffalo, and participants shared that it was a meaningful experience….(Read more)

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