Memo - Faith Community Meeting
MEMORANDUM
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES:
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
Hooomb[e Me",' on' Membeffi of the C~O~'
Rick Getschow, Hopkins City Manager
January 24, 2006
Faith Community Meeting
Background:
A major City 2005-2006 Goal and Objective was for the Council to meet with
representatives of the faith community to discuss areas of mutual interest.
GOALIVB
Partner with 'aith community to accomplish certain goals.
Action 9
Action 10
Action 11
Action 12
Action 13
Action 14
Recruit 3-4 faith community leaders and faith organizations to discuss
goals.
Develop strategies based on common values and goals of recruited faith
members and city officials.
Develop a framework of specific goals and action strategy steps within
the larger faith community group.
Implement action groups and demonstrate shared goals and values.
Incorporate action steps into government and citr. function.
Research the development and implementation of a police chaplain
program
A meeting has been scheduled for the January 24 work session with the faith community
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We have received commitments from representatives often
ofthe twelve congregations in the Hopkins area to attend.
The City has also been working with NaRC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) over the
past several months on establishing federally funded senior programs similar to what has
been implemented in St. Louis Park. The goal was to bring some of these new programs
to Hopkins and enhance the current senior programming that currently exists in Hopkins.
As you already know, we did not receive federal funding for NaRC for initiatives
beyond August 2006. But we have a commitment from NaRC to work with them until
through this summer. We do plan to once again apply for funding ih the next
congressional session. In light of the loss of funding, we have still discussed such
initiatives as the creation of a senior directory and the hosting of senior lectures or forums
in Hopkins covering topics of interest to seniors.
I did learn that one program that NaRC has worked on in St. Louis Park is the creation of
a faith community network. The network consists of faith community representatives in
St. Louis Park that meet quarterly to discuss issues of interest among the congregations.
NORC was willing to assist Hopkins in undertaking a similar endeavor.
It seemed that this offer from NORC to assist in bringing the faith community together
was a good convergence of their experience and expertise in this area and provides the
ability of the city to accomplish an important city goal. The network would not only
allow for a forum where the City Council gathers with a faith representatives to discuss
areas of common interest, but it sets up a more formal association of Hopkins
congregations that can meet on a regular basis to accomplish certain Ihutual goals.
Therefore, a major goal ofthis meeting with the faith community is to gauge interest
from those present in forming a faith community network in Hopkins of which NaRC
would assist in facilitating on an on-going basis.
Besides the major goal of the potential creation of a Hopkins Faith Community network
or association, there are other topics that NORC, city staff, and the faith communities
have stated there is an interest in discussing. The other two main topics for this meeting
to address are congregational nursing programs and the police chaplaincy program that
the Police Department is creating. We have also scheduled time during the meeting to
allow all participants to brainstorm and freely discuss and issues or concerns that persons
may have regarding Hopkins overall.
A detailed agenda will be prepared and available prior to the meeting.
Enclosures:
. Invitation to the Faith Community meeting
. General NORC brochure
. NaRC Letter regarding federal funding
. "Congregational Nurse Program in Faith Communities" brochure
. NaRC Congregational Nursing Survey
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ryou are invited
To participate in a meeting of the
Hopkins City Council
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Raspberry Room of City Hall
The Mayor and City Council are requesting the presence of faith community leaders at
an upcoming City Council work session. The faith communities are a vital part of our
city, and we hope that you will consider partnering with us to improve the quality of life
in Hopkins. As each congregation builds capacity to reach out to those in need,
particularly our senior citizens. it strengthens the fabric of our community at large.
Did you know...?
. The number of Minnesotans 65+ will double between 2000 and 2030
from 1 in 8 to 1 in 4.
. The number of persons 85+ will triple from 2000 to 2050
. The number of Minnesotans with disabilities and chronic conditions
will triple in the next half century.
To meet these growing needs, the City of Hopkins will be partnering with the NORC
project. NORC, Nurturing Our Retired Citizens, is a federal demonstration project
designed to enable older adults to stay in their homes and community for as long as they
can with the support that they need to remain healthy, safe, engaged citizens. It is our
hope that the faith communities will join together with us in this effort.
Some projects that we will bring to the table on January 24 are:
. A Faith Communities Network collaboration
. Congregational (Parish) Nursing
. Police chaplaincy
Please be sure that the voice of your congregation is heard at this meeting by sending
two leaders from your congregation. RSVP to Joy Gordon, NORC Community Liaison at
952-542-4819 to let us know will be attending.
We vety much look forward to working with you.
PlU'tnering witn tlie Cammunity to 'Enliame tlie QjuUity of Life
. Inspire .P,aucate .lnvo{ve .CommunUate.
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NORC NURTURING OUR RETIRED CITiZENS
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Rick Getschow
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear-Rick;
On behalf of NORC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) a project of Jewish Family and
Children's Service of Minneapolis and the entire community, I want to thank you for
your support with the Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriation bill for FY2006.
Unfortunately our NORC earmark request has not been successful and has not been
included in the final Labor-HHS appropriations for FY2006. In fact, no earmarks - also
known as "Members' Requests" were included in the final bill, in an effort by the House
and Senate leadership to reduce spending by $1 billion.
Of course, we are disappointed by this decision but we understand that this is part of the
legislative process. On the positive side, we are delighted by the relationships that have
been built from tlrls partnership and hope that we can continue to work together on this
and other items of mutual interest that move our communities forward.
We believe that innovative opportunities for community-based services are necessary to
better assist older adults maintain their independence and quality of life. We also believe
the aging Baby Boomers who will rely on community-based providers to deliver better,
more efficient, and effective services to meet their needs. Our country's system of long-
term care will depend on such improvements if we, as a nation, are to properly maintain
quality of care for our senior citizens.
We hope you will continue to pursue the best programs to preserve our nation's system of
long-term care. We also look forward to opportunities to work in concert with you on
aging issues, as well as others of mutual concern.
Thank you again for your support with the LHHS appropriations for FY2006.
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Annette Sandler
NaRC Project Coordinator
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programming, we ~re bnnglng
congregatiOnal nursing to more
congregatiOns to help them reach
out more effectivelY to a greater
number of thOSe in need.
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increasing exponentiallY, meetl.ng
the needs of seniors is bec~~~ng
a larger communitY responsibilitY.
worKing tOget\1er, we \"lOpe to
strengthen t\1e fabriC ?f our
society to support our seniors and
all thOse whose lives theY touch.
1\1e m'lssion of NaRC is to enable
older adults to stay in their homes
and communitY witll tile support
that tlleY need to remain lIealt\1Y,
safe, and engaged citiZens.
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A team approach
The congregational nurse works
as a part of a team with the
clergy, program coordinator,
health advisory committee, and
corps of volunteers
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Nurse is not:
She is not a physician. She
does not provide a medica
medica
diagnosis or
treatment.
Referrals are made to the nurse
who then visits the congregant
and assesses his or her needs
She can then discuss options
within the context of the faith
community and the situation
relative to that person or family
physician
She is not a therapist. She
does not do physical therapy
or psychotherapy
She is not clergy though she
does bring spiritual context to
the healing process
For more information about
the Congregational Nurse
program, contact the NORC
office at 952-542-4819 or
email jgordon@jfcsmpls.org.
She is not a home health-care
nurse. She does not dispense
medications or provide
treatments prescribed by a
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Congregational nursing is a
nursing specialty that integrates
the practice of nursing with that
of faith so that people can
achieve wholeness, with and
through their faith community,
thus promoting optimal health
and wellness of the body, mind,
and spirit.
The Congregational
Nurse is:
A registered nurse
Integrator of faith and health
Liaison to community
resources
Health Counselor
Referral advisor
Health educator
Health advocate
Developer of support groups
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Nurturing Our Retired Citizens
JFCS / NORC
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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CONGREGATIONAL NURSING SURVEY
1) Have you heard of Congregational, or Parish Nursing?
YES 0
NO 0
2) Have you personally experienced the benefits of Congregational Nursing?
YES 0
NO 0
3) If Yes, please elaborate:
4) Does your congregation presently have a congregational nursing program?
YES 0
NO 0
5) If Yes, please indicate contact person information?
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6) What kind of programs do you currently have that reach out to those with health issues?
7) What needs do you perceive that are not being met? (e.g., keeping in touch with isolated
seniors, visiting those who come home from the hospital, visiting a new mom)
8) How might you like to better reach out if you had the additional personnel or resources?
9) Do you have a significant number of aging members in your congregation?
YES 0
NO 0
10) If Yes, please estimate percentage 65+:
Please estimate percentage 85+:
Note: Currently, seniors make up over one-third of the total membership of many
congregations. In the next eight years, the first Baby Boomers in our churches reach
age 65.
11) Is your congregation senior-friendly?
YES 0
NO 0
Don't Know 0
Definition: A senior-friendly congregation is one that values its older members,
providing the best possible environment for them to remain vitally involved in the life
of the congregation, physically, spiritually and intellectually.
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Annette l'vIalinsky Sandler, NORC Project Coordinator
Jewish Family 8> Children's Service of ,\clinneapolis
13JOll Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 4llll
J\linl1etonh:a, j\lillllcsota 55305
'hone (direct) . 952-542-4866
'hone (main) . 952-546-0616
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Fax. 952-593-1778
-Illail . asandler@jfcsmpls.org
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achieve wholeness, with and
through their faith community,
thus promoting optimal health
and wellness of the body, mind
and spirit.
The Congregational
Nurse is:
A registered nurse
Integrator of faith and health
Liaison to community .
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Health Counselor
Referral advisor
Health educator
Health advocate
Developer of support groups
What the CongregatlOna
Nurse is not:
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does not provide a medical
diagnosis or medical
treatment.
She is not a home health-care
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medications or provide
treatments prescribed by a
physician.
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