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You are a whole person...
You are more than a diagnosis or a procedure! What happens to your body happens to your
mind and your spirit, too. At Sparrow Health System we want to care for you in a way that
reflects this. Alongside our goals for your physical health stand our goals for your
spiritual and emotional well-being during what may be a stressful time in your life.
During your hospital stay, you may need help to tap those spiritual and personal resources necessary to
maintain your sense of well-being, faith, and hope. Chaplains are available to minister to your spiritual and emotional needs and those of your family at this time.
The Chaplain's Role
Chaplains respect your dignity and privacy. We do not impose our beliefs or religious
practices. We are caring listeners who have been trained to help with your special needs
as a hospital patient and those of your family. We work with the health care team so that
your spiritual needs, as well as your medical needs, will be addressed.
Your Clergy and Faith Community
When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be asked if you have a religious preference, if you are a member of a congregation, and if we have your permission to give the clergy of your congregation access to a list with your name on it. We ask because we know that, for some people, a community of faith is a great source of strength and support. We want to be able to help that community help you. If you have no particular religion or don't want your clergyperson to know you are here, just tell us. We will keep your presence here in confidence.
How to Request a Chaplain
During regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays)
there is a chaplain available to respond to requests for a visit. At all other times, a
chaplain is available in cases of emergency. Please ask your nurse to page a chaplain for
you. If you would like a visit from clergy of a particular faith, or from your own pastor,
priest, or rabbi, a chaplain will assist you during regular business hours.
When to Call the Chaplain
- When you are anxious about your condition
- When you are anticipating surgery
- When you receive bad news
- When you have a religious question
- When you want someone to pray with you
- When you want to receive a sacrament
- When you are struggling with the meaning of your illness
- When you are grieving over a loss
- When you are having trouble sorting out your feelings
- When you are lonely
Religious Literature
Various literature is available on request.
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Special Services and Sacraments
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Catholic:
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A priest, a Catholic chaplain, and eucharistic ministers visit regularly offering Communion. The anointing of the sick is
given to the critically ill and others upon request. The sacraments of reconciliation and baptism are also available upon request. |
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Islamic:
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Darussalam is located at 940 South Harrison (517.322.1001) in East Lansing and the Islamic Center of East Lansing is at 920 South Harrison (517.351.4309) in East Lansing.
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Jewish:
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Shaarey Zedek Congregation is located at 1924 Coolidge Road in East Lansing (517.351.3570), and Kehillat Israel Congregation is at 2014 Forest Road in Lansing (517.882.0049).
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Orthodox:
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox is located at 1701 East Saginaw in Lansing (517.482.7315) and St. Andrew Orthodox is at 1216 Greencrest Avenue in East Lansing (517.332.1928).
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Protestant:
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The Chaplain will provide Sacraments upon request.
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The Chapel
The chapel is located on the first floor at Sparrow Hospital and on the first floor of the main building at St. Lawrence. They
are open at all times for quiet prayer and meditation for people of all faiths.
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