Communities of Practice

ChIME is an independent non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors and accountable to our alumni, students, facilitators, and that which we name Holy. By operating outside of the constriction of accreditation*, we have autonomy and flexibility to create the Interfaith Ministry program to meet our own high expectations and the needs of our community.

We seek guidance, support, and accountability by engaging in ongoing professional development and partnering with organizations whose work and ethics complement our own. Our organizational partners are teachers, guides, and mentors who challenge, guide, inform, and inspire our work.

Please meet them below.

*CPE@ChIME is a professional/vocational program accredited by CPEI. You can learn more here.

Each year, ChIME students collectively contribute thousands of hours of volunteer service. These are a few of the locations that hosted ChIME volunteers, interns, and trainees in the last several years.

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    Unity Center for Spiritual Growth

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    Constellation Hospice

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    Maine Medical Center

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    Brooksby Village (MA)

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    Strafford County Jail (NH)

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    Maine Veteran’s Home

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    Ferry Beach Retreat Center

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    Maine Department of Corrections

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    Seafarer’s Friend

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    St. Joseph’s College, Mercy Center

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    Center for Wisdom’s Women

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    Cove’s Edge Long-Term Care