The memory care support and prayer group that I lead at the St. Paul Monastery (2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  HOWEVER, IN JUNE THE GATHERING WILL BE ON THE THIRD TUESDAY (JUNE 19)  The group recently requested that we continue [...]

Community helps me stay grounded and focused.  That is why it is important for me to be in a community of deacons.  How each of us lives out our diaconal calling is very different, but we all work around the same core values and theological touchstones. Elliott is a youth minister in a parish in [...]

Understanding Dementia and Spiritual Care This topic can be explored in a 90 minute session or expanded to greater depths for a one day experience or a retreat.  The time is spent in working to understand the nature of dementia related disease and how one might provide meaningful spiritual care.            When [...]

I began supervising Director of Christian Education (DCE) Interns in April of 1986.   Now, 26 years later, I know that God is calling me to close this chapter of my life as I move into other areas of service. Supervising DCE Interns has been one of the greatest joys of my ministry.  Intern supervision allows [...]

Spiritual direction is a process by which a person joins with another who serves as faith mentor, guide, companion and supporter along the way.  A spiritual director helps one listen for God and leads the directee through the signs of the day.  If you would like to walk with Steve Arnold as your spiritual director [...]