The virtual ‘Blessing of Hands’ initiative for employees will take place this week during July 13-17.
The Blessing of Hands is:
- A way to recognize the commitment and service of employees
- Referred to as a ‘Blessing of Hands’ because we bless others when we use our hands to do our work
- A symbolic practice/ritual because it is our hands which we use the most in our work
- A beautiful ritual to help people feel connected – to each other and to their work
When/Where/How:
Posters have been distributed with an invitation to: “Celebrate and renew the power of your hands through a Blessing of Hands Ceremony.” All Bethany Heroes are invited to participate. Each of the chaplains will organize and perform the Blessing of Hands ceremony at the dates and times that work best for each of the sites – please see details at the site you work at.
Normally, the ceremony would involve pouring water over the hands as a ‘spiritual’ blessing is offered. However, in times of social distancing and hand hygiene protocols, this ceremony will offer the choice of a spritzer of distilled water and essential oils or a spritzer of distilled water infused with crystals that will be sprayed into the palms of the hands. The blessing will be offered as employees are rubbing their hands together. Participation is voluntary.
Click the link to view a virtual Blessing of the Hands prayer from our chaplain Trudy Gryschuk.
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