A talk and discussion led by Dr. Laura Zane Kolmar, D. Min. Director
of SPIRITUAL CARE AND CHAIR OF THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, Norwood Hospital
Our spiritual life evolves over time. Join us in conversation about
how our spiritual lives have changed during our journey through life.
We will explore the challenges that create blocks to further growth as
well as breakthroughs that encourage us to grow in the spiritual life.
Dr. Laura Zane Kolmar brings more than 30 years of pastoral experience
to Norwood Hospital. She recently served as Pediatric Chaplain
Resident at UNC Hospitals in North Carolina and as a Director of
Pastoral Services with RENEW International.
A graduate of Yale Divinity School, Dr. Kolmar has conducted
trainings, workshops and retreats across the United States and
Internationally in Australia, Canada and South Africa.
Locally, Dr. Kolmar, who is the chair of the Norwood Hospital Ethics
committee, has been proactive about celebrating and embracing the
cultural and spiritual diversity of the staff and patients of Norwood
Hospital and the community at large. Dr. Kolmar serves as the team
point person at Norwood Hospital for the initiate in palliative care.
She is also a Spiritual Director.
Dr. Kolmar earned her Doctor of Ministry degree at Drew University
Theological School where she researched and wrote about the
relationship between spirituality and healing. She earned her Master
of divinity degree at Yale Divinity School where she was mentored by
her Spiritual Director, Henri Nouwen.
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