Chaplain services
VA Lebanon's chaplains are trained specialists in spiritual and religious care, available to patients and their families throughout their hospital stays. Daily Mass is at 12 Noon Monday-Thursday. On Federal Holidays, there is not a Mass. On Sundays, the Protestant Service begins at 8:45 a.m. and Mass is held at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the Chief of Chaplains, Dean Luther at 717-228-6021 or Chaplain Secretary, Vincent Zvorsky, extension 5085.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Clinical Pastoral Education is an interfaith method of theological education through which a student exercises and learns pastoral skills. It provides a learning situation to develop awareness of the theological and psycho-social concerns of persons in crisis. We seek to celebrate, refine and to enhance your already natural, innate, and honed gifts for spiritual care. This will be done through structured weekly educational elements, peer group engagement, and supervision and instructions from experts in the field.
Upcoming Classes:
Applications Due:
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed as CPE applications are received, until program is filled. For Summer Internships and Residency, it is advised that students submit by early December each year. For the Fall Extended Internship, it is recommended that students submit by early May of each year. Students may submit applications earlier since applications are reviewed as they are submitted and interviews are set up after receiving application. Please contact Dean Luther, eric.luther@va.gov or 717-228-6021
No Tuition:
CPE Interns, upon acceptance, must complete a background check and other federal requirements to officially enter the program. They must also provide medical documentation of all immunizations required in this healthcare setting, including a current TB test.
Lebanon VA Medical Center offers three CPE Programs. Summer Intensive, Year Long Residency and Fall-Spring Extended Unit.
Lebanon VA Medical Center is Accredited by:
ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education
1 Concourse Pwky, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-320-1472
ACPE
Chaplain services
Chaplains are available for walk-ins Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The hospital operator must be called to reach a chaplain evening to early morning hours, between :
Monday through Friday; 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday; anytime.
Chapel
The Chapel is open from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., seven days a week.
For general questions, more information, or assistance please call
Chaplain Secretary:
- Vincent Zvorsky,
717-272-6621, Ext. 5085
Administrative Officer
- Luz Tellado
Ext. 4315
Chief of Chaplains
- Chaplain E. Dean Luther M.Div. ACPE, ACPE Educator
717-228-6021
Staff Chaplains
- Chaplain Christopher Lehr (Protestant) M. Div., BCC. ext. 4881
- Chaplain Shellie Sterner (Protestant) M. Div., BCC. ext. 5435
- Chaplain David Spooner (Protestant) M.Div. ext. 4576
- Chaplain Paul Schenck (Catholic) MS, M.Div, EdD, BCC-MH, BCPC ext. 5087
- Chaplain James Franklin (Protestant) M.Div (HBPC)