Human. Chaplain.

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

I’m Mel

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

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Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group

October 2026 – April 2027

Join a free, monthly online drop-in peer support group for chaplains working in hospice.

  • First session: Wednesday, October 7th
  • Time: 7-8:30pm Eastern (4-5:30pm Pacific)
  • Monthly on first Wednesdays through April 2027

Talk with peers about the joys and challenges of hospice chaplaincy. Bring questions from your work, share approaches, and discuss patient and family care, working with your team, and managing your caseload.

Hosted by Mel, a hospice chaplain, in partnership with the Spiritual Care Collaborative. Attend as your schedule allows.

To sign up: Join the Spiritual Care Collaborative on Skool.

Questions? Email Mel.

Last Updated: October 2026.


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What’s Coming Up

October 21, 2026
  • Advancing Palliative Care Through International Partnerships • AAHPM • Free Webinar

    October 21, 2026  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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October 23, 2026
  • GriefBots and Spiritual Wellness: Some Theo-ethical Reflections • Free Telechaplaincy Webinar

    October 23, 2026  9:00 am – 10:00 am

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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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January 6, 2027
  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group • Co-Hosted by Human Chaplain and the Spiritual Care Collaborative

    January 6, 2027  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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February 3, 2027
  • Hospice Chaplain Peer Support Group • Co-Hosted by Human Chaplain and the Spiritual Care Collaborative

    February 3, 2027  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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