Congregational Health Ministries

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Congregational Health Ministry starts with a vision of wholeness of health for all God's people. It empowers a congregation to bring God's healing and wholeness to themselves and to their communities. We are part of National Episcopal Health Ministries at a diocesan level.

Health Ministry

Witnesses to the healing activity of God
Emphasizes the integration of mind, body and spirit
Enhances and encourages the process of keeping healthy
Adapts to the needs and the character of the particular congregation

Health ministry addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit:

H is for health promotion in the congregational and the community
E is for educating the congregation and community
A is for advocacy: good health is for everyone
L is for liaison between the congregation and community services
T is for training volunteers in the parish and community
H is for healthers of the body, mind and spirit, which the Gospel call us to be.

There are two trained health ministers in our Diocese that are available to answer your questions about starting and sustaining health ministries in your congregation. They are Cheryl Gray R.N., BSN at St. Martin's Episcopal Church at Chagrin Falls, phone number is (330)-467-2538 and Linda Heitger, R.N., BA, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Canton; phone is (330)-477-4464.

Diocesan Liaison is Cheryl Gray, (330) 467-25388 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.