Honoring Veterans Through Ecumen Hospice Pinning Ceremonies
Honoring Veterans Through Ecumen Hospice Pinning Ceremonies By Cori Ballew | November 11, 2025
At Ecumen Hospice, honoring those who have served our country is an essential part of the care we provide. Every day, we have the privilege of serving veterans, men and women whose lives have shaped our nation’s history and whose stories continue to inspire us.
Since…
Lamplighter Manor at Ecumen Detroit Lakes
SCHEDULE A TOUR Call for Details Today | 218-847-4486 Address: 1425 Madison Ave. | Detroit Lakes, MN Request Information QUALITY MEETS AFFORDABILITY Discover affordable, maintenance-free living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota where residents experience a strong sense of community nestled in a safe and quiet, residential neighborhood. Lamplighter Manor boasts beautiful gardens…
A Heartbeat That Heals
A Heartbeat That Heals By Melody Royse | November 5, 2025
From the moment Anna joined the family 11 years ago, she felt at home.
“We’re high school sweethearts,” she said of her husband, Justus. “And our very first Christmas together, Grandpa Gary immediately welcomed me in. He treated me like a granddaughter from the start.”
That’s just who Gary was.…
Ecumen Begins Search for its Next President and CEO
Ecumen Begins Search for its Next President and CEO By Jennifer A. McDonough | October 31, 2025
In August, President and CEO Shelley Kendrick announced her plans to retire from Ecumen sometime during the first quarter of 2026 following seven years in the role. Since joining the organization as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations in 2012, Shelley…
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Harvey’s Green Thumb and Big Heart
Harvey's Green Thumb and Big Heart By Corrine McCallum | October 27, 2025
When Harvey moved into Ecumen Pathstone last year, he, like so many others, worried about what he might be giving up. His sprawling gardens, his 20-year-old geraniums, and his greenhouses full of propagations and seedlings had been a part of his life for decades.
Instead of focusing on what he…
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Celebrating Sister Janelle Sietsema During Spiritual Care Week
Celebrating Sister Janelle Sietsema During Spiritual Care Week By Corrine McCallum | October 21, 2025
This Spiritual Care Week, we are proud to honor the compassionate presence of Sister Janelle Sietsema, Chaplain and Benedictine Sister of St. Joseph, MN. For over 11 years, Sister Janelle has been a steady and comforting presence within our Ecumen St. Benedict's community in…
A Surprise Visitor with a Wagging Tail, and a Heartwarming Reunion at Ecumen Lakeview Commons
By Corrine McCallum | October 17, 2025
Recently, something unexpected and heartwarming unfolded right in the front lobby of Ecumen Lakeview Commons, and it all started with a surprise guest on four legs.
A family member had just arrived to visit her grandma when a small, sweet dog darted in through the front doors alongside her. The pup didn’t belong to her, or…
A Painting with Purpose from Shelley Kendrick’s Office
A Painting with Purpose from Shelley Kendrick’s Office By Corrine McCallum | October 7, 2025
If you step into Ecumen President and CEO, Shelley Kendrick’s office, one of the first things you’ll notice is a vibrant, abstract painting hanging on the wall. At first glance, it might look like a piece from a modern art gallery, but the real beauty lies in the story behind it.
The…