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Voluntary pastoral care: Murnau course inspires graduates!
A new course on voluntary pastoral care in Murnau ended successfully, with participants reporting enriching experiences.
Voluntary pastoral care: Murnau course inspires graduates!
A six-month course on voluntary pastoral care was recently completed in Murnau, which was met with great enthusiasm by the participants. The graduates were consistently positive about their experiences and emphasized: “It’s worth overcoming it!” and “Worth in gold – thank you!”. During these six months, the participants prepared themselves to actively help in clinics, retirement homes and in the parish.
The course, which was based on the standards of “Clinical Pastoral Care Training” (KSA), took place on eleven week evenings and two weekends. Under the leadership of Michael Hausner (Catholic) and Matthias Binder (Protestant), the ecumenical pastoral care team at the Murnau BG accident clinic was responsible for in-depth training. The course also included practical exercises to improve participants' communication and listening skills.
Useful support from the educational organization
The Evangelisches Bildungswerk Weilheim took over the logistics of the program and ensured that everything ran smoothly. The graduates have also agreed to meet regularly to develop and exchange ideas in their voluntary work.
A certain hunger for more is already forming: There is already interest in a new course that is scheduled to take place in the first half of 2026. These training opportunities are important to maintain and promote the commitment and skills of volunteers. The exchange of experiences will not only promote personal development, but also increase the quality of pastoral care.
A look into the future
The volunteer pastors show great commitment, for example by applying what they have learned in their personal environment and being there for people in their everyday lives. This type of community service is more important now than ever. At a time when social isolation and psychological stress are increasing, having people to listen and support is invaluable.
Again Circle messenger reports, the commitment of the graduates is not only an enrichment for those directly affected, but for the entire community. Dealing with people in difficult circumstances requires empathy, and these new pastors have been given the tools they need to do just that.