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ENRICHING LIFE, BUILDING COMMUNITY A tradition of caring since 1894

Spiritual Life

Episcopal Homes Spiritual Life

Honoring Souls, Celebrating Lives, Building Community

For more than 125 years, Episcopal Homes has fostered meaning, purpose and connectedness among the elders who call us home. For our residents, who are Catholic, Presbyterian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, as well as Episcopalian, our ministry of presence:

  • honors contributions, past and present;
  • encourages exploration of peace and joy, pain and sorrow, life and death; and
  • guides the search for meaning and purpose through a myriad of late-life transitions.

For the 1,400 elders we serve, ministry of presence doesn’t just happen. It is rooted in our tradition, culture, governance and budget. It flourishes through the time, expertise and love of gifted staff, including three full-time, interfaith professional chaplains, as well as volunteer clergy and leaders from area faith communities, trained lay ministers and community volunteers.

Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Phil Rose
Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Phil Rose
Chaplain, Rev. Jennifer Allred
Chaplain, Rev. Jennifer Allred
Chaplain and Spiritual Life Coordinator, Leah Welch
Chaplain and Spiritual Life Coordinator, Leah Welch

Episcopal Homes Spiritual Life Gathering Schedule
Spiritual Life Gathering Schedule

 

Gatherings and Offerings Include:

  • Liturgy and worship services
  • One-to-one spiritual listening
  • Rites of transition
  • Healing touch therapy
  • Healing Touch Therapy
  • Contemplative Prayer
  • Retreats
  • Prayer, book, Bible studies and discussion groups
  • Music ministry


Story of Impact

Ginny & Gwen
Ginny (left) and Gwen (right)

Beautiful friendship blossoms through lay ministry partnership

When Gwen was looking for ways to serve Christ at her new church, St. John the Evangelist in St. Paul, her associate rector suggested she participate in the Community of Hope lay ministry program in which St. John’s partners with Episcopal Homes. She had no idea then that this experience would lead her to finding such a life-impacting new friendship.

During the initial Communities of Hope training, Gwen was paired with Ginny Parrish, a longtime, active parishioner at St. John’s who resides at Episcopal Homes’ Garden’s nursing home. Gwen and Ginny hit it off right away. Together they share a love for music, family ties to the state of Iowa and a deep love for their faith. They began meeting for coffee and enjoyed discussing current happenings at their shared parish.

Gwen quickly connected with Ginny, and it didn’t take long for Gwen to find herself feeling like she was more of a friend than the volunteer companion that was so simply described in her lay ministry training. She felt a special connection to Ginny and knew she wanted to continue to be there for her. Gwen now takes Gwen to doctor’s appointments and to activities on Episcopal Homes’ campus. Gwen knows Ginny gets homesick for Sacramento and for family members who live further away so she feels compelled to continue finding ways to stay busy.

“We have many activities we enjoy together. One of my favorite moments came during this last Holy week. We sat together listening to hymns in her room. It was beautiful and we didn’t even need to say much to each other. It was like being in church together, forming a very special connection,” says Gwen. “We’re fortunate to have each other. I do not consider myself a volunteer. I am her friend,” she adds.

Ginny is thankful to have a friend like Gwen. When they can’t get together, they text each other often. “Gwen is the type of person that once you get to know her, you feel like you’ve known her your whole life. She’s a giving person. She’s a good person and she means the world to me. I am so thankful for her.”
In memory of Ginny Parrish, who passed away on July 23, 2019, at the age of 93. 


Our wellbeing programming offers a variety of physical, emotional and spiritual engagement opportunities. Follow these links to learn more:

  • Active Living

  • Creative Ventures


Wellbeing programming is funded entirely by the generosity of donors to Episcopal Homes Foundation.

Episcopal Homes Spiritual Life

Click here to view daily spiritual life digital programming


Contact the Spiritual Life Team:

Spiritual Life General Line

Phone: 651-632-8811


The Rev. Phil Rose, Director of Spiritual Life

prose@episcopalhomes.org
Phone: 651-272-4912


The Rev. Jennifer Allred, Chaplain

jallred@episcopalhomes.org
Phone: 651-209-8508


Leah Welch, Chaplain & Spiritual Life Coordinator | Gardens and Katy’s Cottage

lwelch@episcopalhomes.org
Phone: 651-288-3689



Spiritual Life Gatherings Schedule

Interested in living on our Campus? We’d love to show you around. Contact us for a tour or more information on our assisted living in Minneapolis!

Bethany Burns
651-632-8858
bburns@episcopalhomes.org

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