Health and Fitness

We want to emphasize the importance of taking care of our physical bodies as well as our mind and spirit. Regular exercise and physical activity promote strong muscles and bone as well as improve overall health including our respiratory and cardiovascular health. Additional benefits can be improved self-esteem, sleep quality, mood and energy. We have several fitness classes that we are proud to offer on campus to help you achieve your health goals.
Boot Camp
Yoga Classes
Tai Chi, Meditation, Qigong
Senior (50+) Exercise Group
Pickleball

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Parish Nurse or Faith Community Nurse (FCN) is a nurse with specialized training which focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as well as the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.  A Parish nurse focuses on the “whole” person (body, mind, and spirit) working alongside the pastors and Care team to identify and meet the health needs of the congregation.

What can a Parish Nurse do for YOU? Faith Community Nurses work in several different settings including churches, community outreach centers, hospitals, faith-based schools, and more. As your Parish Nurse, I will be focusing on our St. Luke’s congregation and community. The focus of a Parish Nurse is to provide listening, caring, support and resources to individuals and families on health -related issues, all the while bringing God into whatever crossroads they find themselves in during their daily lives.

To help you better understand, I’ve listed a few different ways a Parish Nurse can serve our congregation. Remember, Parish Nurses don’t take the place of your medical team, but rather help ‘fill the gaps’ in care.

  • Make hospital or home visits to provide comfort and support during times of illness or health challenges.
  • Be a health counselor by providing a listening and empathetic ear, clarity in understanding of a disease process, help with resources and providing spiritual and/or emotional care.
  • Coordinate visits from our Care Visitation Team to homes, assisted-living or skilled nursing facilities, or hospitals.
  • Provide additional education for a new diagnosis or to clarify any tests that have been ordered by your medical team.
  • Serve as an advocate for you or a liaison between the you and your healthcare team when communication is difficult or assistance is needed, or to be available when there is no family support.
  • Provide and connect you with community resources.
  • Provide guidance when making difficult decisions for you or a family member when dealing with a long-term illness or end of life choices.
  • Help integrate healthy practices and fitness within the church.
  • Pray with and for you when overwhelmed with life’s challenges or any health concerns.
  • Help coordinate meals using our Caring Kitchen meals or organizing a meal train during an illness, birth or death in the family, or other situation.

I am so very honored and blessed to serve as your Parish Nurse. I hope this brings a better understanding of the many ways a Parish Nurse can provide loving and spiritual care for you and your families and walk alongside you in your health journey. Let me know how I can help you.

Lisa Crump, RN, BSN, FCN
407-955-4756 direct line
lc****@******es.org