Spiritual Care Association

02/23/2026

Learn more about our Nursing Division at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/divisions/nursing/

02/10/2026

Caring for the Human Spirit & Westberg Symposium, taking place April 20-22, features major addresses from international thought leaders and experts from the fields of spiritual care, palliative care, nursing, and related disciplines. See the agenda at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/agenda

02/04/2026

By the end of the Foundations of Hospice Chaplaincy course, the learner will be able to:

~Explain the differences between chaplaincy care, spiritual care, and pastoral care.
~Articulate the academic and training requirements required of board certified chaplains.
~Discuss the processes of board certification and chaplain credentialing.
~Identify the importance of a professional chaplain’s code of ethics and its impact upon practice.
~And more!

Learn more about earning your Hospice Chaplaincy Certificate at
www.spiritualcareassociation.org/hospice-chaplaincy-certificate

01/30/2026

1 Day Left to Get Early Bird Pricing for the 2026 Caring for the Human Spirit Conference & Westberg Symposium!

Find out more at https://www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/pricing

01/26/2026

Discover the Power of Spiritual Care at the 2026 Caring for the Human Spirit Conference and Westberg Symposium, set for April 20-22, 2026.

Early bird pricing ends January 31, 2026, at midnight. Lock in at the lower rate today!

The full Conference Agenda has been announced. Find out more at

Welcome to the Caring for the Human Spirit Conference! We are excited to kick off this transformative event and set the tone for the next three days of growth and inspiration. Get ready to unleash the power of spiritual care and connect with  other professionals. 

01/19/2026

Dr. Deborah Ziebarth, Director, Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, has been added as a new plenary speaker at the 2026 Virtual Conference and Symposium! Learn more about the conference at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org.

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

01/12/2026

Did you know that George Washington himself insisted that chaplains be part of the military since the birth of our country?

“A Chaplain for the Regiment ought to be provided; that we may at least have the show, if we are said to want the substance of Godliness!”

(SOURCE: George Washington to John Robinson, 11/9/1756)

Learn more about Spiritual Care Association's Military Chaplain Division at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/divisions/military/

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

12/21/2025

Register for Capstone University's Winter Term at https://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is the first multidisciplinary, international professional membership association for spiritual care providers that establishes evidence-based quality indicators, scope of practice, and a knowledge base for spiritual care in health care.

12/18/2025

New Plenary Speaker added to the Caring for the Human Spirit Conference & Westberg Symposium, taking place April 20 - 22, 2026.

Register at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/register

12/10/2025

REMINDER!
Join us for our next Chaplain Masterclass:
Wednesday December 17, 2025
1pm EST
Masterclass: Providing Spiritual Care in Division

Register at

In an effort to assist chaplains to be at their very best, the Spiritual Care Association is embarking upon the Chaplain‘s Masterclass. These classes presented by experts in the field will address everyday topics and also some extraordinary topics that spiritual care providers address in their eve...

11/17/2025

Announcing our next Chaplain Masterclass:
Helping the Helpers: Advancing the Practice of First Responder Chaplaincy
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1pm ET

Register at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/chaplain-masterclass

11/13/2025

SCA members seeking a sense of belonging can connect with others by joining one of our Communities of Chaplains. This SCA member benefit connects chaplains in virtual small groups that meet online each month for personal connection, ongoing development, and mutual support. Learn more at www.spiritualcareassociation.org/communities-of-chaplains/