Bridging Faith & Health

It's what faith community nurses do.

Faith centers are an excellent place to reach community members and provide comfortable support of their health care. Each faith community nurse's practice looks different; they may make home visits, conduct health fairs, lead support groups, conduct healing services, help members obtain needed health care and much more. Faith Community Nurse Network can assist you in learning more about what an FCN can do for you & support FCNs in their practice.

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Educate

FCNNTC offers an array of high-quality educational programming for nurses, health professionals, faith leaders, and others. We offer education to guide nurses as they become faith community nurses, as well as continuing education programs on topics relevant to their practice.


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Support

Support faith community nurses and congregations in developing or strengthening their health ministry.

This may be training and preparing evidence-based leaders; hosting wellness screenings; or helping provide other resources.

Resource library and other products available to help FCNs in their practice.

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Serve

FCNNTC is an top provider of health promotion evidence- based program in Minnesota. FCNN coordinates and facilitates evidence-based programming on falls prevention, and caregiver support. We also partner with University of Minnesota 's School of Nursing to offer Whole-Person Wellness Screening events for older adults to empower individuals to take an active role in their health, these occur throughout the year at a variety of different venues.


Pastor Testimonial

Meet The Rev. Anna Doherty, Rector at Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury Minnesota.

What is a faith community nurse?

Each faith community nurse's practice is different based on the community that they serve and its needs.

Spotlight on a Faith Community Nurse

Debbie Lee, Salem Lutheran Church

My name is Debbie Lee and I am the Parish Nurse at Salem Lutheran Church in West Saint Paul. I am also a school nurse and private duty nurse. I started as FCN in October 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. I spent this time connecting with members by telephone and establishing relationships. My time is limited due to my full-time work schedule, so I rely on volunteers and our Health Ministry team to assist in our many ministries and activities. We host a yearly Red Cross blood drive, Lenten meals, and service projects. I do blood pressure checks, visitation, provide resources and referrals, as well as individual health counseling. I facilitated in bringing YogaDevotion chair yoga to our church. I am currently doing yoga teacher training and have been accepted at University of Minnesota Masters Certificate for Integrative and Healing Practices-Health Coaching.

Dementia Dissections: Delirium Versus Dementia

June 25, 2026
Dementia Dissections: Delirium Versus Dementia By: Carolyn Klaver, RN, FCN | Dementia Specialist

Spiritual Distress and Forgiveness

June 25, 2026
Spiritual Distress and Forgiveness—The Role of the FCN Submitted by Sondra Weinzierl MA, Faith Community Nurse June 1, 2026