Christ Chapel
Pastoral Care at LSS
The LSS Pastoral Care Department is dedicated to serving the religious and spiritual needs of all our residents. These needs are met through ecumenical worship services, Bible study, prayer, counseling and visitation. As a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Upstate New York Synod, LSS was founded as a place where the needs of the whole person are ministered to with dignity and respect for each person’s religious and spiritual beliefs.
LSS Chaplain, Pastor Dan Rumfelt, leads a Sunday service.
Worship in Christ Chapel
Christ Chapel offers a beautiful and central worship space for residents of LSS. Our Chaplain leads weekly Sunday services that are open to all. Worshippers include residents and family members of the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center, Hultquist Place, and Lutheran Senior Housing, as well as, visitors from the community.
Additional services are scheduled during Lent and special holidays. Holy Communion is scheduled the first Sunday of every month, and weekly during Lent. Mass is conducted monthly by a Roman Catholic Priest for our many Roman Catholic residents. Eucharistic ministers also bring Communion to Catholic residents on a regular basis.
3:00 pm Sunday Ecumenical Worship
10:30 am Roman Catholic Mass (2nd Friday of each month)
Worship services are broadcast live in the facility on Chanel 10 for residents who prefer to stay in their room for worship.
Bible Study
Bible studies are held at numerous times and locations within the Lutheran Home during the week to meet the schedules of our residents. Specific days and times can be found on the Activity Department monthly calendars or by speaking to activity or pastoral staff.
End-of-Life Support
Lutheran Home staff show special attention to support the end-of-life needs of residents and their families. From medical care, pain management, personal, emotional and spiritual support, the staff works as a coordinated team to make the dying process as comfortable and dignified as possible. We also often partner with Hospice of Chautauqua County to add an additional level of compassionate care and support.
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| Christ Chapel decorated with the Chrismon Tree during the Christmas season. | |
