Hello from your Bay Pines VA Healthcare System,

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System invites Veterans and their families to join us in recognizing Spiritual Care Week, Oct. 18 – 24, 2026.

This year’s theme, “Healing Through Presence and Grace,” highlights the importance of connection, reflection, and spiritual support as part of overall health and well-being.

Throughout the week, Veterans are invited to participate in activities at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center campus:

• Morning Prayer | 19 – 23 at 9 a.m. in building 2, Veterans Chapel, Room 112. Begin the day with quiet reflection, gratitude and spiritual grounding.
• Virtual Noonday Conference Presentation | 21 at noon. Explore this year’s Spiritual Care Week theme and learn more about the healing power of presence.

Microsoft Teams meeting:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22574084257273?p=BgTUm4ZVgZVAvoMZ3O

Meeting ID: 225 740 842 572 73

Passcode: Yn6M5hd7

• Meet the Chaplains | 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in building 100, J.C. Cobb Room (1D-127). Meet members of the Bay Pines VA Chaplain Service team, learn about available spiritual care resources, and enjoy light refreshments, conversation and support.

At Bay Pines VA, spiritual care is one of the many ways we support the whole health and well-being of the Veterans we serve. Whether you are seeking a quiet moment of reflection, an opportunity to connect with others, or simply want to learn more about the spiritual care resources available to you, we welcome you to participate. Need spiritual support? Connect with Chaplain Service at 727-398-6661 ext. 14264. 

We look forward to celebrating Spiritual Care Week with our Veterans and families.