"The Power of Presence: Being at the Bedside of the Dying" with Pamela MacPherson

Pam will share her poetry as she reflects on her experiences at the bedside of the dying. Many lessons have been learned in those sacred moments of mystery, not the least of which is how powerful it is to be fully present to another. Pamela Heinrich MacPherson has been an advocate for quality care at the end of life for over thirty-five years. A member of the VNA's Hospice Team for 16 years, Pam retired in 2004. In returning to the role of Hospice Volunteer, she continues to find deep meaning when sitting vigil in the last hours of life. Pam's book Vigil: The Poetry of Presence, her book of poetry, is available from Pam or from Phoenix Books.

Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Sunday Services - Worship, reflect, and sustain one another, within an inclusive spiritual community, built on values of honoring and affirming the worth of every person, striving for justice, participating in the world community, and respecting the natural web of existence. Services are being held via Zoom.

Please email info@mmuuf.org for the Zoom link to join us. Learn more: http://www.mmuuf.org and https://www.uua.org/.

Nov 19, 2024, 12 to 5 PM

Nov 19, 2024, 12 to 1:15 PM

Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM