Deaconess Hospital Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care for Patients/Families
Deaconess Hospital chaplains provide spiritual care, counseling, and support for patients and families of all denominations. Chaplains serve as resources in the crisis of hospitalization by helping families and patients find strength from God to deal with fears, worries, doubts, and questions that may arise in the face of illness. As a member of the Free Methodist Church of North America, our religious beliefs and teachings are based on the fundamentals of the national organization of Free Methodist Churches of North America.
Our chaplains are available to all interested persons from 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday, and on an on-call basis after 5pm Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Please contact a floor nurse or the hospital switchboard (405-604-6000) to contact the chaplain on call.
The chaplains are also available for special ministries such as baptism, the Lord’s Supper, anointing with oil for healing, and prayer/ministry at the time of death.
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Chapel Services
The hospital chapel is available at all times for prayer and for meditation, and there are Sunday services held weekly at 10:30am. These services are led by one of our chaplains.
Contact the office for additional information about our services. 405-604-4216. return to top of page
Devotional Materials
The chaplains' office also provides various devotional materials for patients, families, and staff. We feel it is important to encourage spiritual health, and providing devotional materials is one way we do this. Currently we have "Our Daily Bread", a daily devotional; "Light and Life Magazine," a bi-monthly magazine focusing on discipleship; and "Guidepost," an inspirational magazine. These materials are placed in the hospital chapel and are available to all patients and guests.
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The Free Methodist Church
Patients, visitors, and families of all beliefs are welcome at Deaconess Hospital. Deaconess Hospital is a ministry of the Free Methodist Church of North America. The chaplains' office has resources concerning the denomination and can answer any questions you may have relating to the church, including its beliefs, and the locations and phone numbers of area Free Methodist churches.
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Advance Directives
As a courtesy service, Deaconess Hospital chaplains and social workers offer education regarding the Oklahoma Advance Directive for healthcare form. Our staff will explain the use of this document, its purpose, and how to fill it out. Anyone may request this service -- you need not be a patient or family member. Advance directive forms are available from the chaplains' office and are free of charge to the public.
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Volunteer Chaplain Program
The Department of Pastoral Care also has volunteer chaplains who assist in the ministry of the department, including visiting and praying for and with patients. Persons interested in volunteering in the department should contact the Department of Volunteer Services at the hospital, ext. 4500. return to top of page
Employee Care and Counseling
Deaconess chaplains also are available to hospital employees for emotional support, crisis intervention, and spiritual counseling on a confidential basis. return to top of page
Deaconess Hospital Department of Pastoral Care Staff
All department personnel can be reached at 405-604-6437.
During nights and weekends, contact the hospital switchboard at 405-604-6000 and ask for the chaplain on call. return to top of page
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