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Spiritual well being has been at the core of the Deaconess mission from its beginning. Our care and concern for the elderly reaches beyond physical and emotional issues to the eternal significance and worth of everyone. One definition is as follows: "Spiritual well being is the affirmation of life in a relationship with God, self, community and environment that nurtures and celebrates wholeness." To that end, a resident Chaplain is part of the staff and ecumenical/ inter-faith religious nurture and experience is provided to residents, families, and employees.

At our Concord Campus, Duvall Chapel, is a place for regular worship, religious observances throughout the year, and individual meditation and prayer. Funeral and/or memorial services are provided there. Residents learn and share together at a weekly Bible study. Also, the Chaplain will offer a weekly worship service on Wing III in the Activities Room. Our Chaplain is on call for spiritual counsel and pastoral care for residents and employees.