Prayer Chaplain Ministry
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Prayer Chaplains

Brenda Bogan	Doug Clayton	Judy Cureton	Linde Kosch
Glenna Lasater	John Libby	Dot Maynard	David McMurray
Karen Powers	Dee Prigmore	Cathy Salas	Barb Sikma
Bill Sikma	John Sullivan	Jo Thomson	Yvonne Wilburn

Sunday Prayer Chaplain Services
Prayer chaplains are available each Sunday following the 9:30 and 11:00 worship services. They are easy to identify. They will be wearing a name badge and be located by the Joy banners on the side of the sanctuary. Their ministry is to hold spiritual space, listen, pray, and hold what they hear in confidence. If you have a concern, joy, or just want a hug, the chaplains welcome you.

Monthly Wellness Calls
Prayer chaplains make monthly wellness calls to congregants who would like to receive them. You do not need to be a member of the church to receive a wellness call, but we do ask that you attend here and consider this to be your church home. If you choose to be on our wellness calling list you will receive monthly phone calls from your assigned prayer chaplain. If they are unable to reach you by phone they will leave an affirmation on your  voice mail or write you a note. In addition, chaplains pray regularly for all those on their calling lists. If you would like to be on a chaplain calling list, please contact the church office, 817.423.2965.

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Are you interested in serving as a Prayer Chaplain?

Requirements . . .

• Actively attended for a minimum of one year
• Be a member of Unity Church of Fort Worth
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of UCFW.
• Show genuine interest and respect for the well being of congregants and other prayer chaplains.
• Commitment to uphold the principle and practice of confidentiality.
• Have a willingness to learn to actively listen with empathy.
• Exhibit a willingness and ability to pray with others.
• Completed Unity 201:The Gift of Service and Unity 301:The Essence of Leadership (both classes are offered twice annually)
• Further your spiritual development through meditation, study, and prayer

Responsibilities . . .

• Maintain an active personal prayer life.
• Be present at Sunday services for Prayer Chaplain duty or arrange for a substitute.
• Make monthly wellness phone calls to assigned congregants.
• Make home/hospital visits when necessary. (optional)
• Complete simple monthly written report.
• Attend training sessions and bimonthly meetings.
• Honor, support, and respect fellow prayer chaplains
• For those with specialized training, pray over written prayer requests twice monthly.

Time Commitment . . .

• Approximately 40 hours of training per year.
• Serve at one Sunday services every four to five weeks - available for one-on-one prayer following services.
• Bimonthly Prayer Chaplains meeting - two hours.
• One-year commitment
• One to a few hours of wellness calling per month in the church office.

How does a Unity Prayer Chaplain differ from a Chaplain in a hospital or care facility?

Unlike hospital chaplains, Unity Prayer Chaplains are not ordained and are not trained to counsel people. Unity Prayer Chaplains are trained to do three things only: hold spiritual space, listen, and pray. Unity Prayer Chaplains are not trained to go out and “minister” to the community-at-large but are trained as a lay resource to help meet the pastoral care needs within our Unity of Fort Worth community.

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Unity Church of Fort Worth Prayer Chaplain Covenant

As a Unity Church of Fort Worth prayer chaplain I commit to:

• A daily spiritual journey which is based on practicing love, faith, prayer, and gratitude.
• Demonstrate an active commitment to Unity principles and beliefs in my daily life.
• Hold spiritual space of possibility for others and myself, knowing and trusting that the Presence of God is in charge.
• Prayer both with myself and with others.
• Express the desire and ability to actively and empathically listen to others.
• Honor the spiritual path, growth process, and individuality of others.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the well being of congregants and the other prayer chaplains.
• Hold in strict confidence all that I hear from those I serve.

I agree to put this commitment into action through service to the Unity Church of Fort Worth community in the following ways:

• Have a willingness to accept and complete each assignment given with a cheerful heart. (arrange for a sub if I can’t fulfill my Sunday prayer commitment)
• Provide a loving presence at services especially on those Sundays I am scheduled to pray with those in need.
  Make telephone contact with those assigned to me on a monthly basis and share with them an affirmative prayerful thought.
• Complete my monthly written report in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication with the associate minister and ministry coordinator as needed.
• Open, read and respond when appropriate to all written, e-mailed or voice mail communication.
• Attend all monthly meetings and training sessions.
• Be punctual and willing to participate in all discussions.

Be a loving ambassador for UCFW’s mission and vision.

I hereby agree to all of the above stated commitments for a period of one year.

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How do I find out more information?
If you would like to find out more information about the Unity Prayer Chaplain Program, please contact the church office 817.423.2965.