The Chaplaincy Services team is dedicated to providing spiritual care services to SVMC patients and employees.
We invite you to join us for a special time of prayer and reflection at the SVMC Chapel on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Join Us for The Gathering (4.06.22)
Open to a few words of encouragement? The Gathering may be just the thing. Every Wednesday, the Chaplaincy Services department hosts a special meeting time to provide words of comfort and encouragement to help SVMC employees move for gracefully through the world of work together. You're invited to attend in person or tune in!
Who: SVMC Employees and Medical Staff
What: Spiritual Care
Where: The Chapel
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
How: Show up in person (limit of 7 individuals and 1 chaplain in-person) or tune in online!
Event link: April 6, 2022
Watch directly below:
Previous Messages
JANUARY 26, 2022 (The Gathering was not held on this day. This time was dedicated to preparing for the memorial service for Olga Rodriguez)
DECEMBER 29, 2021 (Due to technical difficulties, there is no recording of this session.)
DECEMBER 8, 2021 (Due to technical difficulties, there is no recording of this session.)
September 1, 2021
August 31, 2021
Today, Chaplaincy Coordinator Nancy Castaneda, talked about finding her own anchor in times of disarray. She also shared a letter with SVMC Employees (Download letter)
AUGUST 11, 2021 (Pastor Jim)
AUGUST 4, 2021 (Pastor Mike)
JULY 28, 2021 (Pastor Jim)
JULY 21, 2021 (Colleen Wilson)
JULY 14, 2021 (Pastor Mike)
JULY 7, 2021 (Pastor Jim)
JUNE 30, 2021 (Pastor Mike)
JUNE 23, 2021 (Nancy Castaneda)
June 16, 2021 (Pastor Jim)
JUNE 9, 2021
The Chapel is a simple and beautiful space graced with inspiring stained glass windows. In our sunny Meditation Garden a soothing fountain and comfortable seating welcome you.
The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We ask that you please honor social distancing when entering the chapel.
Our team is continuing to pray for you and all of our patients.
We are available to talk or pray if you need us. Or if you need somewhere
to be quiet and meditate, the chapel is always available.
During this time, please know our Chaplaincy Services staff is offering
ongoing care for our teams and patients via telephone visits.
Patients, visitors, and staff may also request to meet with a Chaplaincy
Assistant for emotional or spiritual support, prayer, blessings or a NODA vigil.
Free Bibles, devotional booklets and colorful children's Bible storybooks
are provided in English and Spanish for
you courtesy of friends of Chaplaincy Services. Please enjoy these items,
they are free to take home.
Contact Us: Please call x3769, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
After Hours (Monday - Friday 5 p.m. – 7 a.m.): Please contact the Operator who can connect you with Chaplaincy Services
for a telephone consultation.
We continue taking Prayer Requests. Prayer Request Cards are available in the Chapel and across several hospital floors. Please use these prayer cards to let us know how we can pray with you.
All prayer requests remain confidential.
Contact the Chaplaincy Services Team (x3769).