Chaplain or Pastor VacancySpiritCare is looking for a chaplain or pastor to initially serve south San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. This is a part-time paid position that involves visiting care communities to give them worship services with Holy Communion. It will be helpful if the pastor is able to lead singing, accompanied by volunteer pianists.
We are also looking for volunteer pastors throughout the San Francisco Bay area who can serve just one or two services a month in a care community. Candidates are encouraged to apply by:
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September HymnsWhat does it mean to surrender to God or a higher authority? Listen to the thoughts of hymn writers. Other hymns that express gratitude and thanks as many feel enjoyment during the summer weather, especially if free to take a break from routines.
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October HymnsIn October we think of God's grace and mercy. October is pastor appreciation month. We will be honoring Rev Sue Ann Yarbrough at an event in Redwood City on October 1st who has served SpiritCare for 15 years.
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Our Pastors' MessagesEnjoy encouragement from our pastors here. If there are end-of-life situations where you would like one of our pastors to minister or you have questions, please call (650) 483-8328.
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Volunteer MusiciansSpiritCare is looking for volunteer pianists to accompany hymns at care communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Apply by clicking here.
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StoriesSpiritCare Now Serves Sunrise Redwood City
Rev Terry Burris is now offering services at the new Sunrise in Redwood City on the first Friday of the month. More... 
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Focus
SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors provides programs for the frail elderly in three ways:
- pastors and volunteers visit care homes monthly, providing worship services and spiritual support to people of all faiths
- individuals or families visit seniors, making hand-made quilts, taking a friendly pet or chatting one-on-one
- groups visit seniors in residential care facilities, offering entertainment and activities
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Testimonials
"Thank you so much for the weekly meditations. Our residents look forward to them every week." Activity Director, Sunrise Belmont, thanking Rev Sue Ann Yarbrough.
" Rev. Sue Ann has been wonderful, sending her weekly prayers and our Residents are enjoying them." Kathleen Sullivan, Activities Director, San Carlos Elms.
“I enjoyed saying my poem in front of the group of seniors, and playing the piano for them. The residential community was so beautifully decorated and a nice place to visit.” An 8-year-old volunteer.
“Interacting with the Seniors gives me so much joy. I can see the glow of happiness in their eyes as they start talking to me. I see they need somebody to talk with and to listen to their stories. Being here today is very fulfilling.”
“I met some amazing women! This experience is such a blessing! It really is more blessed to give than to receive!”
“Just loving the elders I visited today was a special experience. They shared their concerns and they were so appreciative of hearing about happy family and community activities than the negative news on the TV.”
" Rev. Sue Ann has been wonderful, sending her weekly prayers and our Residents are enjoying them." Kathleen Sullivan, Activities Director, San Carlos Elms.
“I enjoyed saying my poem in front of the group of seniors, and playing the piano for them. The residential community was so beautifully decorated and a nice place to visit.” An 8-year-old volunteer.
“Interacting with the Seniors gives me so much joy. I can see the glow of happiness in their eyes as they start talking to me. I see they need somebody to talk with and to listen to their stories. Being here today is very fulfilling.”
“I met some amazing women! This experience is such a blessing! It really is more blessed to give than to receive!”
“Just loving the elders I visited today was a special experience. They shared their concerns and they were so appreciative of hearing about happy family and community activities than the negative news on the TV.”
