6 | United Church Homes “We hope to be welcoming our first class of students into this program in the summer of 2013. We’re committed to providing training for people in the chaplaincy field so that we can participate in theological education to build up people’s pastoral care, knowledge and skills,” he says. What also makes United Church Homes a unique care provider is the quality and commitment of their staff and chaplains. Everyone at the organisation is completely focused on the residents and their well-being, says Terry Quinn, director of Quality Improvement. “The chaplains are very involved in the communities and provide spiritual care for any resident in need. It’s really quite exciting when you go in and you can feel it.” At United Church Homes, Quinn adds, the staff is focused on establishing relationships through their care and dedication. They want people to embrace what they do, and understand that their values and community spirit help change the lives of residents every day. At a recent family meeting, for example, they heard first-hand how their David Forrester, Resident at Chapel Hill Community-149
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