Greetings!

May 14-17, 2009 are the dates for the next Basic Parish Nurse and Health Minister Preparation Course. The class will be held on the campus of Carroll College, Helena, Montana. The cost for the course is $390 and includes lunches and all educational materials. Lodging will be available on campus at a reduced rate. The Basic Preparation Course follows the curriculum of the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, St. Louis, Missouri. If interested in this course, we encourage you to work with your faith community to sponsor you for the class.

A renewal event for parish nurses and health ministers will also be held on campus May 16-17, 2009. The theme for the renewal is That It May be Well for You , and will be a “train the trainer” event led by Tammy Devine. Devine, a nurse and parish nurse, is a Diaconal Minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and works as the national church's Wellness Coordinator. She works closely with parish nurses and ministerial staff in promoting healthy living. The cost for the retreat is $95, and includes lunches and educational materials. Again, housing will be available on campus at a reduced rate.

Watch for more information about both the class and retreat here on our web site and for mailed brochures after the first of the year. Now is the time to SAVE THE DATES!

Blessings to you! Cynthia Gustafson