Human. Chaplain.

Learn to navigate the healthcare system. Don’t lose yourself while doing it.

Hello,

I’m Mel

I’m a hospice chaplain sharing resources and reflections on human-centered spiritual care within the U.S. healthcare system.

Connect

How do chaplains in hospice and healthcare find community?

This section highlights communities, special events, and other opportunities for peer support and professional growth.

Peer Support Group

  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group (starting Oct. 2026): Join a free, monthly online drop-in peer support group for chaplains working in hospice. Hosted by Mel in partnership with the Spiritual Care Collaborative. Sign up by joining the Spiritual Care Collaborative on Skool. Email Mel with questions!

Communities

  • Spiritual Care Collaborative: A community for chaplains offering peer support and ongoing learning to strengthen real-world ministry. Free to join on the Skool network.

More resources coming soon.

What I’m Reading

What I’m Writing

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What’s Coming Up

September 10, 2026

  • Carrying Their Pain Without Losing Yourself with Ron Huxley | Spiritual Care Collaborative | Wonder & Well-Being Free Speaker Series

    September 10, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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  • Open Chaplain Chat | Spiritual Care Collaborative

    September 10, 2026  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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October 7, 2026

  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group | Co-Hosted by Human Chaplain and the Spiritual Care Collaborative

    October 7, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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October 8, 2026

  • Open Chaplain Chat | Spiritual Care Collaborative

    October 8, 2026  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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November 4, 2026

  • Why ‘God Can’t’ is Good News to Victims of Trauma, Abuse, and Other Evils with Thomas Jay Oord | Spiritual Care Collaborative | Wonder & Well-Being Free Speaker Series

    November 4, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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November 11, 2026

  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group | Co-Hosted by Human Chaplain and the Spiritual Care Collaborative

    November 11, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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November 12, 2026

  • Open Chaplain Chat | Spiritual Care Collaborative

    November 12, 2026  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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November 19, 2026

  • When They Won’t Be Home for Christmas with Bobby Bressman | Spiritual Care Collaborative | Wonder & Well-Being Free Speaker Series

    November 19, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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December 2, 2026

  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group | Co-Hosted by Human Chaplain and the Spiritual Care Collaborative

    December 2, 2026  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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December 10, 2026

  • Open Chaplain Chat | Spiritual Care Collaborative

    December 10, 2026  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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