Chaplaincy

The spiritual needs of the residents of the Northland Community are met through a variety of programs and ministries for persons of all denominations.

The chapel

PASTORAL CARE AT
NORTHLAND LUTHERAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

At the present time Northland Lutheran Retirement Community is served by a full time Chaplain, the Rev. Mark Schahczenski. Chaplain Mark seeks to minister to the spiritual needs of the residents and to keep before staff members our mission to care for the whole person as people enter into the community of care here at Northland.

Our ministry is a Word and Sacrament ministry. We offer opportunities for Worship each Sunday morning at Luther Home Chapel at 10:15 am. and also at Northland Village Chapel at 9:00 a.m. During the week there are a number of worship and study opportunities provided in the Chapel, but also in the various sections of Luther Home, Northland Village (Bible Study) and at Terrace Estates (Wednesday Vespers) weekly and a Christ Care Study Group (monthly). Catholic Mass is celebrated each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. in the Luther Home Chapel. Clergy from other congregations conduct service for their members, some on a monthly basis, others on an occasional basis.

Rev. Mark Schahczenski, Chaplain leads daily worship services and is available for pastoral care to all residents.

We seek to assist residents to maintain contact with their congregation or parish by facilitating contact with their clergy and members of their congregation. Clergy are notified of significant changes in the condition of their resident or in the event of their death if at all possible.

We seek to foster continued growth in their spiritual life within the context of their Christian or other religious tradition reflecting God’s love in Christ as we are best able so to do.

-The Rev. Mark Schahczenski