Ministry/Program Ideas
Spa Day!
St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee, IL recently hosted a Spa Day. It featured an exciting day of demonstration, participation, education and celebration of several holistic-type medicines that will be their focus for the health ministry team in 2010. Topics included: Tai Chi, Rieki, essential oils, Amazon herbs, massage, acupuncture and chiropractic medicine. 
Healing Service with African Drumming and Reiki
This is a service that employs both traditional and non-traditional healing methods: African Drumming and Reiki, plus traditional healing prayer and laying on of hands. The service is based on the concept of release of tension through African drumming, restoration of peace through quietness and solitude and prayer for continued health through the laying on of hands. This service was a featured event at Grace Church in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. American Lung Association: Freedom from Smoking Program
Freedom From Smoking® provides a supportive and structured approach to quitting smoking. Based on the latest research on addiction and behavior change, this medically sound program addresses the difficulties of quitting with a sensitive, encouraging style. The ultimate goal is to help individuals overcome their addiction and enjoy the benefits of better health.
Delivered in a small group setting (up to 16 people), participants get personalized attention and the support of their peers, which they would not get trying to quit on their own. And since no single cessation technique works for everyone, the program includes a variety of evidence-based cessation practices. To meet the needs of different learning styles, each session includes lectures, group discussions and skills practice.
Delta Society: The Human-Animal Health Connection
The mission of Delta Society is to help lead the world in advancing human health and well-being through positive interactions with animals. They help people throughout the world become healthier and happier by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals into their lives.Developing a Blood Pressure Clinic
This resource for establishing a blood pressure screening program in a church environment was developed by Center for Healthy Aging, Ministries, Programs and Services. 