ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education

09/10/2026

📅 Last chance! Book your room by Sept 14 for special rates! Don’t miss out!
https://conta.cc/4iSLWau

Email from ACPE Inc. Book your room by September 14 and register today! View as Webpage October 10–14, 2026 • Gila River Resort • Phoenix, Arizona Special Update! Room Reservation Deadline Exteneded!

09/02/2026

Did you see yesterday's ACPE 2026 conference reminder? Less than 6 weeks until this year's conference on October 10-14, 2026, at the Gila River Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
Book your room and register today! Read more at https://conta.cc/4yckYzm.

Email from ACPE Inc. Book your room and register today! View as Webpage October 10–14, 2026 • Gila River Resort • Phoenix, Arizona Last Chance! Boisen Scholarship & Room Reservation Deadline Today is

08/28/2026

"We miss you, Lynnett. And we pray that you now receive your rest. I feel her presence lingering in the work we have before us, in the care we have as a community, and in the vitality of every part of what we offer to the world."
-David Carnish, Acting Executive Director of ACPE

The ACPE members and staff are still in shock and grief over the loss of our Executive Director, The Reverend Lynnett R. Glass. We encourage any members who would like to send a note of reflection on Lynnett’s friendship, mentorship, and/or impact on our organization can email them to [email protected].

To read the full message from David Carnish that went to members earlier today, please visit
https://conta.cc/45PsWCi .

07/14/2026

✨️You are invited to ACPE’s 2026 Annual Conference: “Elevating Community, Deepening Practice.” ✨️

🗓 October 10-14, 2026
📍Gila River Resort in Phoenix, AZ

Whether you are a certified educator, certified educator candidate, chaplain, spiritual care professional, student, or partner in the work of spiritual care and education, our 2026 annual conference offers an opportunity to deepen your practice, strengthen relationships, and engage in conversations that will shape the future of spiritual care and education.

📥Register by August 3rd to take advantage of our Early Bird Special and book your hotel by September 7 to secure discounted rates.

🔆Visit our event webpage to register today: https://acpe.edu/detail-pages/event/2026/10/10/default-calendar/acpe-2026-annual-conference

06/06/2026

Memorial Services for
Rev. Carlos Bell
ACPE Past President

*This info is shared with permission from the Bell Family.

https://acpe.edu/news-resources/2026/06/06/remembering-reverend-carlos-r.-bell

06/01/2026

Remembering the "Bridge Builder" and Servant.

ACPE Educator, Past SW Regional Chair, and Past President, Rev. Carlos R. Bell, transitioned on May 26, 2026, in Dallas, TX. We continue to hold his family and colleagues in our thoughts and prayers. 🕊💜🕊

Video Credit: Willacin "Precious" Gholsen

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03/20/2026

Join us April 24–26, 2026, for the ACPE Psychotherapy Spring Retreat: “Deepening our Roots: Nurturing the Soul and Growing in Connection” at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD.

This is your invitation to step away from the busyness of practice and into a space of renewal, learning, and genuine community.

You’ll hear from an incredible lineup of presenters on topics ranging from AI in therapeutic practice, to drumming, storytelling, lament, spiritual presence, and personal peace — all through a spiritually integrated lens.

📍 Maritime Conference Center | Linthicum Heights, MD
📅 April 24–26, 2026
🔗 Register here: https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/event-6516043?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/19/2026

Share this with a colleague who needs a retreat this spring!

03/19/2026

Meet Sandy Himmelrich, Executive Director of Clinical Services and CARES Center and Co-Director of the Behavioral Health Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles — our newest voice in the "Voices of the Administrators" campaign.

"They are small but mighty, and I absolutely cannot imagine what it would be like without them."

Sandy has seen firsthand how CPE-trained chaplains bring the emotional and spiritual maturity to show up for any patient, any family, in any crisis. That kind of presence is irreplaceable.

👉 Watch her story: https://vimeo.com/1170670344?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

03/05/2026

Meet Melissa Fritz, Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital (HealthPartners) — the latest voice in our "Voices of the Administrators" campaign.

"ACPE is not an extra. It is a standard that we all need to consider."

Melissa shares how ACPE-trained chaplains bring the clinical rigor and professionalism that elevate not only the spiritual care department but also the entire organization. From leadership teams to frontline staff, the impact is real, measurable, and lasting.

"It doesn't just strengthen the spiritual care department. It does so much more."

We're grateful for Melissa's partnership and her commitment to high-quality, safe patient care.

👉 Watch her full story: https://vimeo.com/1161588372?fl=tl&fe=ec

This is "ACPE Voices of Administrators Campaign: Melissa Fritz Testimonial" by ACPE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/18/2026

Excellence requires accountability.

For Amy Allen, CEO of Baptist Health System in Birmingham, ACPE accreditation represents rigorous, third-party validation that makes a difference.

Nurses notice. Physicians notice. The professionalism and preparation of ACPE-trained residents stand out.

For Baptist Health System, investing in accredited CPE strengthens teams, elevates patient care, and sets their organization apart in a competitive healthcare landscape.

All month long, we’re sharing leadership voices through our Voices of Administrators campaign.

This is "ACPE Voices of Administrators: Amy Allen's Testimonial" by ACPE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.