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 […]