Guided by our faith, ERH is committed to connecting body, mind and spirit to improve the lives of older adults. Included in our very definition of wellness, manifested by acts of philanthropy and community service, our spirituality is what sets us apart. Nowhere is it more evident than in the presence of our chaplains.

ERH’s program places a full- or part-time chaplain at each residence. They conduct services and Bible classes, celebrate life’s happy events and attend to us at life’s end.

“At ERH, chaplains do more than make guest appearances in our lives. They are part of the glue that holds our community together,” says Paul Scheper, Chief Financial Officer, Episcopal Retirement Homes

Where faith sets us apart
Every ERH residence offers a place to worship. These spaces are rarely empty. People wander in to pray, listen to music or sit and enjoy the quiet.

On an individual level, chaplains continually help members of the ERH family deal with grief. Family members turn to trusted chaplains to help them cope with a loved one’s illness and loss of function. And residents themselves, dealing with the issues of aging, often seek chaplains for solace.

ERH intends to maintain—and expand—our commitment to chaplaincy programs. We believe that our chaplains’ work will grow as our wellness program places greater emphasis on spirituality.