Indiana Center for Parish Nursing

02/06/2026

When was the last time you checked in on the men in your life, not just to ask how they're doing, but how they're really doing?

June is Men's Health Month, a reminder that many men put their health on the back burner. Whether it's skipping annual checkups, ignoring symptoms, or avoiding difficult conversations about mental health, the consequences can be significant.

The good news? Small actions can make a big difference.

Faith Community Nurses can help create a culture where health conversations are welcomed, preventive care is encouraged, and men feel supported in taking steps toward better health.

To help congregations and communities get started, the Indiana Center for Parish Nursing has developed a Men's Health Toolkit with practical resources, education materials, and ideas for outreach and engagement.

This June, let's encourage the men in our families, congregations, and communities to make their health a priority.

Visit www.indianafcn.org today.

07/05/2026

The Power of Nurses 💙
Nurses bring strength, compassion, wisdom, and hope to every space they enter. We advocate, comfort, heal, and care for others during life’s most vulnerable moments.
The power of nursing is not only in what we do but in how we make people feel seen, safe, and cared for.
Happy Nurses Week to all who serve with skill, courage, and heart nurses

02/04/2026

Most people won’t tell you what they’re really carrying.

They’ll say, “I’m just tired.”
Or “Things have been stressful.”
Or “I’m fine.”

But underneath?
Questions about meaning. Loneliness. Loss. A longing for peace.

What if the most powerful thing you could offer isn’t advice… but attention?

In this month’s Everyday FCN, ICPN explores what it means to “listen beneath the words”—and how ordinary conversations can become moments of real connection when we slow down and truly hear what’s being said.

You don’t need special training to do this. Just a willingness to notice, to pause, and to care.

Because sometimes, being heard is where healing begins.

www.indianafcn.org

07/03/2026

Darks clouds are all around us, do you know what to say to remind others that blue skies are just on the other side? Don't regret not knowing how to help someone contemplating su***de. Take QPR. It's free, it's two hours, it's virtual. Sign up today and bring the sunshine to those around you.
Book reference by Charlie Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
***deprevention

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JNs1O4W4QVm4JFglDzDUUg #/registration

23/02/2026

Save the date: April 16th from 1-3pm. Join ICPN as we partner with the Franciscan Health FCN Program to offer virtual QPR training. QPR is a su***de prevention intervention that equips individuals with the skills to identify warning signs of su***de, engage with someone in crisis, and connect them to professional help. It is often described as the mental health equivalent of CPR, empowering everyday people to act in emergencies involving suicidal behavior. The program is designed for anyone, not just mental health professionals, including teachers, parents, coworkers, clergy, law enforcement, and community volunteers. Register now to guarantee your spot!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JNs1O4W4QVm4JFglDzDUUg #/registration

14/02/2026

You’re just the kind of friend we are looking for….kind, capable, and smart! We’d have loads of fun together, too! Imagine all the learning and training events we could attend, articles we could read and health programs we could launch! Together we could change the world!! 😃➕🤓🟰🌎🌍🌏🎉🥳

Friend us on Facebook or visit us at www.indianafcn.org to join our FCN database. ❤️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗♥️💗

ministry

11/02/2026

Don't miss the Westberg Symposium Virtual Conference. Loads of great info to enhance your FCN practice (and you don't have to leave home 🤓). It's a win-win!

Caring for the Human Spirit & Westberg Symposium, taking place April 20-22, features major addresses from international thought leaders and experts from the fields of spiritual care, palliative care, nursing, and related disciplines. See the agenda at www.caringforthehumanspirit.org/agenda

29/01/2026

Keep your ❤️healthy! Use ICPN's ❤️Health Toolkit in your health ministry!
https://www.indianafcn.org/new-page-1

21/01/2026

If an FCN sees a caregiver feeling exhausted, they offer a listening ear and validate their feelings.
Everyday FCN

19/01/2026

Spending some time today visiting with a fellow FCN Linda Jackson! It’s great to share resources and learn from her wisdom.