Spiritual Support Program

We are thrilled to introduce the NewCourtland Spiritual Support Program. Our dedicated chaplains are here to provide compassionate care that addresses the unique spiritual, emotional, and cultural needs of all our tenants and residents. Your well-being matters to us!

For each of our housing locations, our program will offer:Compassionate listening and nonjudgmental presence

  • A weekly non-denomination service
  • Prayer for healing, hope, or any other spiritual needs
  • Bereavement support
  • Guidance on coping with the trauma, stress, and challenges of illness
  • Social programs

Meet our Spiritual Care Team

Our Spiritual Care Team consists of trained, religiously endorsed clergy who currently or have previously provided spiritual and pastoral care to congregations throughout Philadelphia.

Director Rev. Jennell Maddox

Director Rev. Jennell Maddox, MTS, ADC, MC

Network Pastoral Care Director and Therapeutic Recreation

Rev. Jennell has a master’s in theological studies and a Diploma in Pastoral Studies from Palmer Theological Seminary.  She has over seventeen years of experience providing compassionate support, spiritual guidance, and counseling to individuals and families. Her background equips her to address various emotional and spiritual needs. Rev. Jennell is honored to provide comfort, healing, and encouragement to those in need.

Rev. Barbera Findley

Rev. Barbera Findley

Lead Chaplain

Network Apartment Chaplains

  • Chaplain Rev. Barbera Finley Germantown Campus & Germantown Home
  • Chaplain – Rev. Dr. Anthony Townsend – Cliveden
  • Chaplain – Rev. Dr. Pamela McDuffie – St. Bart’s Apartments
  • Dr. Linda Moore – Allegheny Apartments & Henry Ave Apartments
  • Dr. Landa Washington – Meadow House
  • Calvin Rooks -Burholme
  • Jennell Maddox – Manor Glen
  • Dr. Anthony Moore – NewCourtland Managed Apartment Paschal
  • Dr. Townsend – NewCourtland Managed Apartments Interfaith House

Germantown Home

  • Chaplain: Rev. David Green
  • Father Rayford Emmons
  • Chaplain:  Rev. Wilhelmina Dobson
  • Chaplain:  Rev. Cynthia Pendergrass
  • Chaplain: Rev. Dr Patricia Mann
  • Chaplain: Rev. Velda Bray

How to contact a chaplain

  • Chaplains are available 24/7
  • Chaplains will be onsite weekly from 2 pm-3 pm
  • On weekends, a chaplain is available via Phone
  • On-call coverage is available by calling 267-970-0285