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Meriter's Association of Spiritual Caregivers

Association of Spiritual Caregivers
c/o Department of Spiritual Care
Meriter Hospital
202 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53715-1599
General Information: (608) 417-6480
E-mail: spiritualcare@meriter.com

Vision
"Whole Persons in Whole Communities"

Mission
"Partners in Healing, Health Resources
and Professional Education"

We are pleased you are considering joining the Association of Spiritual Caregivers (ASC). The ASC is a voluntary association of more than 100 area faith community leaders that work with Meriter and Meriter's Department of Spiritual Care to promote health and healing in body, mind and spirit.

The Association provides spiritual care within Meriter Hospital; learning opportunities for faith community leaders; and assists area faith communities in their efforts to be centers of health and healing.

Membership Benefits

If you join the ASC, you will receive the following membership benefits:

  • Unlimited visiting privileges with faith community members and others you may be asked to visit.
  • Ready access to information required in caring for the needs of patients.
  • A parking pass to streamline parking privileges when attending ASC events or when calling within Meriter.
  • Opportunities for continuing education.
  • Access to the Meriter medical library.
  • Access to our employee exercise facility.
  • Employee discounts for services received at Meriter.

Special Ministry Opportunities

ASC members may also volunteer for special ministries within Meriter, including:

  • Education Committee
  • Chapel Services

These ministries all offer an opportunity to serve community members, and grow personally and professionally. For more information, please contact Meriter's Department of Spiritual Care at spiritualcare@meriter.com or (608) 417-6480.

How to Join the ASC

If you would like to join the ASC, please request an application from the Department of Spiritual Care at spiritualcare@meriter.com or (608) 417-6480. Fill out the application and forward it to the address listed on the top of this page. When we notify you of your acceptance, you will need to pay your annual dues ($25/member) and complete the orientation program.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Other Opportunities Within Meriter

Meriter also offers a Clinical Pastoral Education Program and Night Chaplaincy Program. More information is available in this Web site.

12/19/2007