You're invited to open house/unveiling at hospital chapel
By Contributor
The Trail Health Care Facilities Spiritual Care Committee is holding an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 25 in the KBRH Chapel/Reflection Room on the third floor of the hospital. The community is welcome anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view the newly installed, and spectacularly beautiful, stained glass window.
The chapel was originally established in the hospital to offer a welcoming, quiet, contemplative space for patients, their families and hospital workers. Now, the stained glass window brings new spiritual dimensions of colour, light and a meditative focus.
The window was created by Gavin Holland, a stained-glass artist based in Nelson. He worked very closely and collaboratively with the Spiritual Care Committee to come up with the initial concept and design, and then remained in close contact with committee members as the window took shape in his studio.
According to Spiritual Care Committee chair Bud Godderis, “The end result has far surpassed the original vision, and we believe its breathtaking beauty will be a source of renewal and hope to anyone who spends some quiet time in this special space in the KBRH.”
The window has become a reality thanks to the very generous support and donations from many individuals, groups and organizations in the wider Kootenay community. Contributions were collected through the KBRH Health Foundation.
The Spiritual Care Committee is an advisory group providing input and support on matters pertaining to the spiritual needs of patients, residents, families and staff members of KBRH, Poplar Ridge and Columbia View Lodge. Members include representatives from various local faith groups and Kootenay Boundary communities, several IHA staff including the hospice and palliative care coordinator, as well as hospital and long term care social workers.
“We hope people accept our invitation for the 25th”, says Godderis. “I know that the artist, the Spiritual Care Committee, KBRH Health Foundation representatives and Hospital staff are looking forward to the opportunity to welcome members of the community to the Chapel and to help us celebrate the gifts of generosity, caring and creativity that this window represents.”
Comments