Our Program

Uplift is an ACPE-accredited program that provides space for ministers to increase their self-compassion; to receive support as often-unsupported caregivers; and to increase their ability to serve without compromising self-service.

Available Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units

Uplift may modify group offerings to meet demand, including adding group days/times and/or changing available groups. The offerings below are scheduled across the Uplift educational team which includes the founding educator and other ACPE certified educators. Educator/group assignments are made across the educational team and during the weeks leading to the unit. Interested students should inquire by email, education@upliftcare.net.

Summer 2026 Intensive

This intensive unit will be May 30 to August 1, 2026 and will meet on Saturday morning for 5-6 hours weekly. This format is for students able to work in clinical sites for 30 hours/week.

Summer 2026 Intensive

This intensive unit will be May 26 to July 30, 2026 and is offered thinking of persons already serving in full-time spiritual care roles who desire CPE. The group will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evening for 3 hours each day.

Fall 2026 Extended 1

This extended unit will be September 15, 2026 to January 5, 2027. The group will meet on Tuesday nights for 4 hours.

Fall 2026 Extended 2

This extended unit will be September 17, 2026 to January 7, 2027. The group will meet on Thursday nights for 4 hours.

Fall 2026 Extended 3

This extended unit will be November 2, 2026 to February 24, 2027. The group will meet on Monday nights for 4 hours.

Accreditation

Accredited through ACPE

Uplift is provisionally accredited through ACPE for Level IA, Level IB, Level IIA, & Level IIB programs.

Students can address accreditation matters with ACPE:

The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education
1 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30328

(404) 320-1472

Students have access to ACPE’s policies and procedures around complaints, ethics violations, and related concerns here:

Information on Filing a Complaint

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