At Eagle’s Trace, the celebration of faith embraces and serves the needs of all

By Sunny McKinnon
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

At Eagle’s Trace, individuals are brought together every day. In groups. One on one. Neighbors, friends, acquaintances. During lunch and dinner, during exercise or art classes, over a game of Mexican Train in the living room, or in the library with a good book.

As well, many residents gather to embrace their spiritual selves, seeking greater meaning and depth in their day-to-day lives.

“Spirituality and religion are very important to individuals who live here,” says Mary Kate Kell, pastoral ministries manager for Eagle’s Trace.

An interfaith perspective
The spiritual community at Eagle’s Trace is vibrant, diverse, and growing. Led by an Interfaith Council that plans worship services, activities are focused on fostering an atmosphere where everyone’s personal perspective is respected.

An Interfaith Worship service is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The sessions, led by religious leaders from different faiths, are educational, spiritual, and enlightening.

As well as activities planned by the Interfaith Council, individual groups have formed at Eagle’s Trace, including Bible study groups and a prayer group that meets weekly before dinner.

Busy and fascinating ministry
The spiritual side of Eagle’s Trace is led by the energy and vision of Mary Kate, who joined the community as Pastoral Ministries Manager in December 2006.

Mary Kate, who grew up in Galveston, describes herself as “one of those people who has done several things in this life.” But, she is quick to add, even after 20 years as an attorney and a stint as a librarian, that this is the most rewarding.