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Welcome!


Welcome to the website of the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA). We seek to be the light of Christ as we integrate faith and health in the ministry of Parish/Faith Community Nursing. Here you will find information about our specialty, tools and resources to support you in your ministry, as well as updates on current activities and educational opportunities sponsored by LFCNA and others. Return often to see what is new. May God abundantly bless you and your service to others.


Are you eligible to be an LFCNA Member?

Do you have questions about membership?

Check out our updated membership level
descriptions under the Join Us topic.

"I truly believe in the value of LFCNA and am amazed at the work you all are doing to make it such a professional, well-visioned organization.  I’m proud to be a part of it and all that “we” do by the grace of God." Beth Ewing, Region 6

NOTE: If you are due for membership renewal in 2025, you will receive an email to that effect on December 1, 2024. 

Health Bulletins for your Congregation


New for September

Suicide Prevention

                                                                             You can find this, more health articles and other helpful tools for ministry
by clicking here:

Faith Community Nurse
Ministry Tools
"Equipping the Called"

(Available to Members Only)

More Health Flyers to use!!


These are free health tip sheets that you can download and are published in English or Spanish.  There is a current month bulletin amd also an archive of hundreds of other topics to choose.   

The link can be found in the Member's Only section under Program Library Toolkit. Go to the page and scroll down.  Check it out now!!


Living Lutheran Articles

Love and Serving: Faith Community Nurses Care for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Faith Community Nurses promote health and wellness in congregations and also at churchwide and synod gatherings.   Several of our members share quotes and stories about the effectiveness and  joys of faith community nursing that ministers to  body, mind, and spirit.

CLICK HERE for this and two previous articles about Faith Community Nursing.


Respiratory Virus Updates
from the CDC   
 

RSV can be dangerous for babies and older adults. We are entering the second year where RSV immunizations will be available to protect these groups from severe RSV. There is one set of recommendations for older adults, and a separate set – which includes two immunization options – to protect babies.  

See the current updates HERE

Looking for Spiritual Refreshment?

Taking some time for your own spiritual development is vital to your ministry.  We have some resources that will help you.

Click HERE

October Health Observances

  1. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  2. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  3. Health Literacy Month 

Click HERE for more information and resources from health.gov
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November Health Observances

  1. National Diabetes Month
  2. National COPD Awareness Month
  3. U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18–24)

Click HERE for more information and resources from health.gov

NEW TO THE WEBSITE

Understanding Wandering Risks With Older Adults -- from the National Council on Aging

Caregiving Resources