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We pray

    The ACBC condemns any and all acts of racism.

Divine guidance and human laws reject the inequality enforced by 

        racism, sexism, classism and ableism or "those on the entire spectrum of ability." 

    Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of George Floyd and to our nation in this moment of         grief. Only divine intervention can bring healing and true equality. 

May God use each of us as agents of healing and quality.

 

With deepest sympathy, prayer and hope.

July 2020

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The Association of Chaplains in Bergen County, NJ (ACBC) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization. It offers interfaith spiritual-related information and resources for chaplains who support humanity in many arenas; 

 

- the sick and the bereaved 

- crime victims 

- disaster victims

- law enforcement officers,

- military personnel

- those confined to nursing homes or other long-term health facilities.

 

OUR MISSION:

 

- To improve and advance the work of pastoral care for chaplains by the integration of education, sharing and support for each other through monthly meeting, programming with speakers and visiting various facilities. It includes:

To promote professional excellence among chaplains of all disciplines, traditions, cultures and contexts.

- To strengthen the effectiveness of chaplains especially with regard to spiritual support and care-giving.
- To foster the education, growth and development of all chaplains.
- To develop a broad sense of collegiality amongst professional and volunteer chaplains.   
 
    A Chaplain shall be defined as any person officially recognized by an institution as a chaplain. 
 
OUR GOALS:
 
- To develop and encourage professional chaplaincy knowledge, skills and best practices.
- To promote professional ethics through education and practice.
- To facilitate communication between the chaplains and their corresponding organizations. 
- To have speakers, disseminate articles and sponsor symposia regarding chaplaincy and its relevancy      to the community at large. 
- To interact as an organization with others’ organizations. 
- To keep our selves abreast of developments in our profession. 
 To foster understanding of the multi-cultural and pluralistic setting of Bergen County.
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