A Letter from the Director

Each year, Clinical Pastoral Education @ ChIME trains 8-12 students who come from several faith traditions and serve in a variety of settings.  People who describe themselves as Unitarian, Pentecostal, evangelical Christian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Interfaith, un-affiliated, and atheist folks come to CPE@ChIME to practice, learn, and grow together. Recently, trainees have completed their clinical work at Northern Lights Hospital in Bangor, Greystone Psychiatric Hospital in New Jersey, in hospice and senior care facilities, in parish settings, and in the Maine State Prison.

Trainees form solid cohorts, developing strong learning/working relationships for sharing their cases and giving and receiving honest consultation. The variety of faith traditions and settings makes for a challenging and stretching learning environment. Nobody, including me, is left unchanged by the process.  It is a unique thing in the world today to have people come together with vary different theological perspectives to grow in understanding and ministry together.  It was and is such an honor and privilege to take this journey with folks!

With Peace and Blessings

Rev. Dr. Emily Hall

February 21, 2025