Building Bridges with Spiritual Partners
| Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Grand Ballroom AB |
Speaker(s)
Speakers: Marilyn Chan, Arun Chatterjee, Will Sparks
Session Details
Objectives:
i. Assess their patients’/clients’ need for spiritual support
ii. Describe a variety of spiritual supports available for people considering/proceeding with a MAiD provision
iii. Employ new tools to help bridge gaps between spiritual leaders and MAiD patients and providers in their communities
Speaker
Chaplain Marilyn Chan
Pinegrove Place
Speaker
Biography
After 20+ years of pastoral parish ministry in Toronto and Richmond, Marilyn transitioned into Chaplaincy work in 2015. She has worked as a Spiritual Health Practitioner in Acute Care and Assisted Living and currently serves as Chaplain at a long-term care facility in Richmond, BC.
Arun Chatterjee
Speaker
Biography
Arun Chatterjee comes from Hindu background and practices Vipassana (Buddhist) meditation. He works as the Leader - Spiritual Health Education for Vancouver Coastal Health.
United Church Minister Will Sparks
Highlands United Church
Speaker
Biography
Will Sparks has 33 years of expience working in community with United Church of Canada people, congregations, and the communities where they serve. He is a lifelong seeker of a deeper connection with the divine and loves to have company in that search. He has accompanied many people through the final stages of life including those who choose MAID and has deep respect for the courageous choices people make as they approach the great mystery at the end of life.
