Spiritual Care

The Bethania Group is a Mennonite organization committed to provide compassionate care to the elderly. We are committed to caring for the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

Admission to a Personal Care Home often brings out the need for spiritual care. Issues that surface in this stage of life include the need to find meaning amidst many losses, the need to look back on life, the need to find meaning and purpose in the face of the diminishments in old age, and the need to face the end of life.

The Spiritual Care Department provides for the religious and spiritual needs of those who come through our doors, including residents, their families and loved ones, and staff.

Chapel Services

Residents are invited to express their faith in a way that is meaningful to them.

Bethania PCH interfaith worship services, in the English and German language, are held every Sunday and on some days during the week.

Pembina Place PCH interfaith worship services, in English and the American Sign language, are held every Tuesday.

Services are conducted by ministers from a variety of denominations. Roman Catholic mass is celebrated on a regular basis.

Family and friends are welcome to attend services with you. Attending religious services is an individual decision and is optional.

Services are coordinated by the Chaplain with times and dates posted on the calendar in the Recreation area.

Chaplain

Our clinically trained chaplains are committed to providing appropriate and compassionate spiritual care while respecting each individual's own faith tradition and religious or spiritual beliefs. Chaplains are available to visit Residents and their families of any faith, or to arrange for a visit from a clergy of a specified denomination.

At the end of life Chaplains provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to Residents, families, loved ones and staff as part of the inter-disciplinary team.

Ethics

The Ethics Consultation Team acts as a support for health care staff, Residents and family members when faced with ethical dilemmas. The Ethics Committee supports responsible and moral agents to make informed, conscientious decisions through education and recommendations. The committee meets as needed with a primary focus on addressing ethical dilemmas.

Memorial Services

The Chaplain conducts a brief joint memorial service approximately every 3 to 6 months for those Residents who have died in the intervening time. This service is an opportunity for families of the deceased and staff to recognize each other's loss. A Tea is held immediately following the service which allows family members and staff to visit and reminisce.