(703) 583-3003 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 3003
On Thursday, April 3, several leaders from community faith organizations joined together to dedicate Potomac Hospital’s new Worship Room, which is located on Potomac Boulevard inside Potomac Hospital. The dedication ceremony was attended by more than 50 people and speakers included (from left to right): William Moss, Potomac Hospital president; Soloist Maureen Deutermann, director of Community Education; Rev. Dr. A.J. Edwin Clever of Prince of Peace Methodist Church; Carol Wille, hospital chaplain; Rabbi Jennifer Weiner of Congregation Ner Shalom; Mr. Mohammad Mehboob of the Muslim Association of Virginia; and Rev. Charles C. Smith of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church.
The Worship Room features various resources such as Bibles, Qurans, and nondenominational reading materials, as well as soft lighting, a soothing ceiling-to-floor stone waterfall and an altar. It’s open to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers 24-hours, seven days a week.
Worship Room Services
For patients, visitors & hospital staff
Christian worship services - first & third Sundays, 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Muslim Jumuah Prayer - every Friday, 1:15 to 1:35 p.m.
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No matter what your religious affiliation or beliefs, one thing is true for many people - being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for both the patient and his or her family. Potomac Hospital's team approach to healthcare combines the social, emotional and spiritual aspects of patient care along with the physical care we provide.
That's why Potomac Hospital has a Pastoral Care Services to provide patients, their families and hospital staff with spiritual and emotional support when it's needed. Pastoral Care Services is coordinated by Potomac's full-time chaplain and is made up of members of the Eastern Prince William Ministerial Association.
A volunteer chaplain is on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any patient, family member or staff member who wishes to talk to a spiritual advisor or confidant. The chaplains try to communicate a genuine understanding and concern to patients without promoting particular religious beliefs or values.
Potomac Hospital has a meditation room for families. This room provides a quiet and peaceful place to consult with a chaplain, pray or meditate, or just to spend time alone. Various resources such as Bibles and nondenominational meditation materials are also available in the meditation room.
For more information about Potomac's Chaplaincy Program/Pastoral Care Services, please call (703) 583-3003 or (540) 659-1800, ext. 3003.
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