Chaplaincy
The Lutheran Homes Society was organized in 1895 through the efforts of Reverend Henry Reinemund. Reinemund asked Mrs. Elizabeth Hershey, wife of a wealthy lumberman, to donate her large country home and five acres of land to be used for the care of orphaned children. Originally, all efforts were channeled into providing a Christian environment and nurturing of children.
Compassionate, Christian ministry is at the heart of Lutheran Homes Society's mission to care for the various needs of its residents. Our full-time staff chaplain seeks to support residents and staff in their faith life, to minister to individual spiritual needs in a manner that is respectful of their religious tradition, to provide pastoral care in times of crisis, and to provide regular opportunities for worship and spiritual growth.
Chaplaincy services include Sunday worship services in our Chapel, weekly Bible study, daily devotionals, weekly worship services for residents with dementia at the Special Care Unit, Memorial services and other special worship services. Monthly Catholic Mass and weekly Catholic Communion services are also provided. The Chaplain provides pastoral visits with residents in their rooms and during times of hospitalization, and is available for pastoral counseling to residents, family members, and staff. Faith Chapel is open at all time for use by residents, family members, and staff for prayer and meditation.
The Chaplain seeks to support residents in their affiliation with their home congregation and to facilitate pastoral relation between area clergy and their members who are under our care. Area congregations are welcome to use Faith Chapel in providing special services to their resident members.
Questions contact:
Greg Friedrich, Chaplain
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