Looking for an Oasis in the Desert of Caring for Others?
OCA was excited to offer an Advanced Academy May 8-10, 2024.
This 3-day, 2-night Advanced Chaplain Academy incorporated education, inspiration, personal space for reflection, large and small group discussion and fellowship time so that each Chaplain had an opportunity to leave refreshed, connected and equipped. Training was targeted to active First Responder Chaplains who have been serving as a Chaplain for 2 years and have completed the OCA Basic Academy or introductory Chaplain training.
We named this event “Growing in Health and Preparedness”. Through large and small group sessions, this academy provided attendees with tools to grow as a Chaplain, as well as, competently support the First Responders that they serve.
Topics included:
○ Chaplain skills in response to Moral Injury
○ Healing and Hope beyond Shame
○ Living with Grief and Loss
○ Compassion Fatigue
Leading us through this experience was Therapist, Nadine Dody, MA, MFT, LPC, Dr Kenneth Logan PSY.D, Dr Richard Shaw DMFT, LMFT and Pastor Jake Schwein, BS, MA. (See faculty bios here.)
Date: May 8-10, 2024.
Location: Camp Tilikum Retreat Center – 15321 NE North Valley Road, Newberg OR 97132 [map]
Cost: $650 includes all sessions, materials, meals, and housing. You can submit a request for roommate and/or small group colleagues.
Number of Attendees: 30 Chaplains. Registration was on a first come, first serve basis.
Questions: Email Wayne Patterson at wjpatterson.74@gmail.com . For a printable flyer, click here.
Please click here to pay online, and enter Advanced Academy in the memo section – – or see our Payment page for info on how to pay online or by mail.
Click here to register,
Online Registration Closes April 28.
Applicants receive an automated acknowledgment from “Google Forms” with a subject that includes the words “OCA Advanced Academy Registration”.
Chaplains serving in the State of Oregon always have priority. Applicants must submit the following:
○ Agency Endorsement Letter
○ Certification of completion from: Oregon Basics Academy, Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC) Essentials, or International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) Basic credential. Others will be considered on an individual basis
–OR–
Mail them to Public Safety Chaplaincy c/o Mary Zachary
1500 NW 167th Place Beaverton, OR 97006
