Chaplaincy at Los Angeles General Medical Center
A witness to God’s love for all people
The annual Christmas season distribution of handmade blankets to those who are hospitalized during this time of year is a project of the entire Spiritual Care team. An informational flyer should be available later this year, but many crafters will want to start their projects soon so they can be delivered to the hospital in early December. Please continue to plan for blankets that are handmade and are at least 36" x 36" in size, although 36" x 45" are highly desired as well.
This ministry is made possible by your support through the Presbyteries of The Pacific, San Gabriel, San Fernando and Los Ranchos and the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii.
As a part of the Los Angeles General Medical Center's Department of Spiritual Care, the Synod's chaplaincy ministry is guided by the Synod's Consortium of individuals representing each of the supporting Presbyteries:
Los Ranchos Presbytery:
Rev. Sara McCurdy
Pacific Presbytery:
Elder Shari Stump
Rev. Travis Overbeck
San Fernando Presbytery:
Rev. Rebecca Prichard
Elder Merilie Robertson
San Gabriel Presbytery:
Elder Areta Crowell, Consortium Chair pro tem (email)
Rev. Nancy Moore
Your prayers and financial donations are always welcome.
News
December 21, 2024
Greetings,
Attached is my monthly chaplaincy update for December 2024. Thanks for all your support including prayers during this year as I served at LA General hospital. It has been a challenging time but I am grateful for all the encounters with the patients, families and staff in the hospital.
Blessings for Christmas and the New Year-2025!
Rev. Charity Ngaruiya
December 2024 Chaplain's Report
Donation requests by our Volunteer Department:
- Adult diapers (all sizes), pants for men (size 36-42), and hygiene kits. These items can be dropped off at St. Camillus Center for Pastoral Care (Address: 1911 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles- CA 90033, Tel: 323-225-4461).
In case of questions, please feel free to reach out to me- Charity Ngaruiya, using my email- cngaruiya@dhs.lacounty.gov
November 2024 Chaplain's Report
October, 2024 Chaplain's Report
August, 2024 Chaplain's Report
Chaplain Charity Ngarulya
Charity Ngaruiya, PhD, BCC
cngaruiya@dhs.lacounty.gov
The Rev. Charity Ngaruiya is a member of Pacific Presbytery, having been ordained there specifically for chaplaincy service. She has been serving in several hospitals in the San Fernando Valley and doing a lot of preaching as well. Her work in ethics means she had already met several of the existing chaplaincy group at LA General. They welcomed her enthusiastically.
The Consortium is very pleased, on behalf of all our presbyteries, in partnership with the Synod, to be able to continue the strong legacy of Presbytery chaplains at the Medical Center. We look forward to your continued support.
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The chaplaincy ministry is made possible by your support through
Presbyteries of the Pacific, San Gabriel, San Fernando and Los Ranchos and the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii.