Religious Services and Spiritual Care
The chaplaincy program at BHNRC seeks to provide for the religious and spiritual needs of each resident and family in a manner that ensures respect for their own tradition and preferences. We recognize that a variety of denominational and interfaith backgrounds are represented and therefore seek to reflect that diversity in a way that promotes meaningful spiritual growth and practice.
A variety of services are available during the week, including:
- Daily Devotions at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Weekly Bible Study
– Thursday 11 a.m. - Catholic Services:
– Celebration of Mass
– Second Wed. of each month at 2:30 p.m.
– Catholic Eucharistic Service
– Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
– Rosary Group
– Fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm - Protestant Services:
– Thursday Service – 2:30 p.m.
– Sunday Service – 2:30 p.m. - Service of Remembrance – quarterly
Caregiver Support Group
Held on the second Tuesday of each month in our Interfaith Chapel, the facilitated Caregiver Support Group offers comfort, coping strategies and opportunities to share experience. All caregivers, spouses, adult children and community caregivers are welcome, and light refreshments are served. For more information please call 370-4700 x119.
Resources
A Travel Guide for Journeying Together (PDF)
What Do I Say When… Discussing Difficult Issues With A Loved One (PDF)
To contact the Rev. Mark Chaffin: call 518-370-4700, x 119, or
email chaffinm@bapthealth.com
Rev. Mark Chaffin
A full-time, interfaith chaplain is available to visit residents and discuss individual needs; offer spiritual, emotional and bereavement support; contact local clergy; arrange for sacraments or a volunteer to make friendly visits; etc. We respectfully minister to individuals of all faith traditions and spiritualities, while being sensitive to individuals’ personal beliefs. The chaplain is always ready to join with residents, their families, and staff in moments of prayer.
When to call the Chaplain
- When seeking the comfort and strength of prayer
- When seeking encouragement through scripture and religious sacraments
- When facing questions about life and death
When feeling distant from God - When facing fear and anxiety
- When experiencing a loss of meaning and purpose
- When facing change or loss
- When having difficulty in relationships with others
- When feeling alone or lonely
- When an ethical dilemma arises
- When wanting to rejoice and give thanks
- When celebrating good deeds
- When questions or concerns about one’s relationship to God arise.
297 North Ballston Avenue
Scotia, NY 12302
518-370-4700
Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Skilled nursing, short-term and outpatient rehabilitation services, bariatric services, palliative care