ANN RYBA, Author at Bishop Anderson House

Flu shots are wonderful self-care for caregivers

Why get a flu shot Pastoral Care Givers extend the hand of caring and compassion--but are therefore at risk for catching influenza this season. Flu shots are wonderful self-care for caregivers! Other ways to stay safe: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough and then dispose of the tissue. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Keep surfaces that people touch clean and disinfected. More from the Center for Disease Control: "Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-10-23T14:09:53-05:00October 23rd, 2014|Education, Medicine|0 Comments

Spirited Adventure III Tickets

SPIRITED ADVENTURE III! October 16, 2014, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. DS TEQUILA, 3352 N. HALSTED Tickets $40 per person for 2 hours of mouthwatering appetizers and festive drinks BUY TICKETS HERE (no tickets are sent; we will have your registration at the event) Bring your friends for an evening of fun and games Pinatas, Teddy Bears and raffles Pop the balloon to win wine, beer and spirits All to support our mission of ministering to the sick and to those who care for them Our host, DS Tequila, is generously donating $10 per ticket to Bishop Anderson House ministries. Please thank [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-10-14T07:59:04-05:00October 12th, 2014|Fundraising|0 Comments

We Welcome Julian Intern Cate Anthony

We are delighted to welcome Cate Anthony to Bishop Anderson House. Cate is very excited to be here in Chicago with the Julian Year, the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s Service Corps program. Cate is a Delawarean who recently moved to the Chicago area by way of Montreal, where she recently completed a Bachelor of Theology at McGill University. (No, sadly, she does not speak any French! She can, however, do a wonderful Canadian accent, eh?) Cate also in active discernment for Holy Orders in the Diocese of Delaware. It is Cate's hope that her time at Bishop Anderson will provide [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-09-24T14:35:04-05:00September 26th, 2014|Bishop Anderson House, Julian Year|0 Comments

Eldercare and the Caregiver

Elder Care Workshops The Church Home at Montgomery Place and Bishop Anderson House are joining forces to offer two elder care workshops in the fall of 2014. Each presentation will be held in the East Room at The Church Home at Montgomery Place, 5550 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL. Workshops will incorporate topics of importance to those caring for an aging parent or partner, as well as those involved in pastoral care for the aging. The presentations are open to all at no charge and you are welcome to attend either or both. Eldercare and the Caregiver: Body, Mind, [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-09-24T13:54:32-05:00August 19th, 2014|Chaplain, Education, Medicine, Workshops|0 Comments

Open Webinar: Applying Biblical Narratives to Wellness
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Open Webinar: Applying Biblical Narratives to Wellness

Chaplain, Education, Medicine, Volunteer Chaplain Training, Workshops

Open Webinar: Applying Biblical Narratives to Wellness

Presented by Bishop Anderson House and the Department of Religion and Health at Rush University Resources for congregational clergy, pastoral care givers and chaplains Overcoming the Tragic: Applying Biblical Narratives to Wellness An open webinar Thursday, August 28, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Central (CDT) (1.5 CE hours) Bishop Anderson House707 S. Wood Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60612 Call Eleanor at Dept of Religion, Health and Human Values at Rush University to register: 312-942-5571 (space is limited to first 25 registrants) About the webinar, presented by APC and based on a program funded by the Fulbright and the John Templeton Foundations: "Chaplains and congregational clergy [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-08-26T15:03:56-05:00August 9th, 2014|Chaplain, Education, Medicine, Volunteer Chaplain Training, Workshops|0 Comments

Our Annual Report
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Our Annual Report

Chaplain, Education, Fundraising, Prayer Shawl, Volunteer Chaplain Training

Our Annual Report

Each year we mail a newsletter to our friends, kind of like an annual Christmas letter. We are eager to celebrate our successes, share our work and thank our donors. The 2014 annual report features the insightful stories: Nursing Home: Ministry and Holy Presence and An Intern's Reflection, as well as festive photos from the Catch the Latin Spirit benefit. BAH_NewsLtrWeb summer 2014 We hope you enjoy the review of a very busy year.

By ANN RYBA|2014-07-29T13:30:50-05:00July 22nd, 2014|Chaplain, Education, Fundraising, Prayer Shawl, Volunteer Chaplain Training|0 Comments

Prayer Shawls Give Soothing Comfort
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Prayer Shawls Give Soothing Comfort

Chaplain, Prayer Shawl

Prayer Shawls Give Soothing Comfort

"Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, are symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles..." Janet Severi Bristow Bishop Anderson House is blessed with a contingent of prayer shawl knitters from across the Chicago region who gather and create loving works of art meant to comfort those in distress. The shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient, and shawls are often blessed during worship services. Once [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-07-08T14:59:48-05:00July 8th, 2014|Chaplain, Prayer Shawl|0 Comments

Reflections on love and listening
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Reflections on love and listening

Chaplain, Julian Year

Reflections on love and listening

“The first duty of love is to listen.” - Paul Tillich The concept, if not the practice, of love is foundational in most, if not all, religious and spiritual traditions. As a Buddhist living and working in a predominantly Christian environment this past year, love has been a point of connection and a place of common ground. So, what does it mean to practice love? I began my internship at Bishop Anderson House 10 months ago as a Julian Year Chaplain Intern. As a Julian, I live in an intentional community founded on principles of respect, compassion, and social justice. [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-06-24T12:53:41-05:00June 22nd, 2014|Chaplain, Julian Year|0 Comments

Fall 2014 Volunteer Chaplain Training at Capacity
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Fall 2014 Volunteer Chaplain Training at Capacity

Chaplain, Volunteer Chaplain Training

Fall 2014 Volunteer Chaplain Training at Capacity

Fall 2014 Volunteer Chaplain Training Closed Spring 2015 Session Wednesdays, February – May, 5 to 7 p.m. Bishop Anderson House, 707 S. Wood St., Chicago Equipping members of all faith traditions with enhanced pastoral care skills Application opens September 2014 Supporting clergy with trained home and hospital visitors Students are recommended by congregational leader or professional chaplain Weekly 2-hour field work site determined by student and supervisor For more information, contact 312-563-4825 or cholt@bishopandersonhouse.org

By ANN RYBA|2014-07-08T12:43:39-05:00June 6th, 2014|Chaplain, Volunteer Chaplain Training|0 Comments

Thank you generous and gracious supporters

Thank you kind friends and generous supporters! Over 200 friends of Bishop Anderson House spent a grand evening sharing great food and drink and lots of laughter while opening their hearts and pocketbooks to support our work. Nacional 27 was the site of our Catch the Latin Spirit fundraiser, and funds were raised! During the Raise the Paddle Auction, Benefit Chair Kay Lewis reminded the crowd why they had gathered, "We do this so we can be at Stroger when the shooting victims we read about in the paper are hospitalized or so we can attend to devastated [...]

By ANN RYBA|2014-05-13T16:03:24-05:00May 13th, 2014|Fundraising|0 Comments

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