Wartburg Adult Care Community

Wartburg residents, patients, families, staff, and administration lived, died, and worked together through the COVID pandemic.  We suffered a painful loss during the first few months of the unexpected wave of the virus, and we did what we could to keep loved ones connected through face time on tablets and telephone conversations during the time when no one could visit the skilled nursing facilities.  We honored losses one weekend in September of that year, recognizing losses as families walked through the meadow tying purple ribbons from their invitations onto the memorial tree, a gingko, planted in memory of a lost employee.  Music played in the gazebo above and floated over the meadow for those on the grounds.  Chapel time on Saturday afforded delayed prayers of commendation that could not be said earlier, and a memorial service on Sunday gave a recitation of names accompanied by scripture, song, and prayer.

New regulations, new vaccinations, and the changing medical and residential environment made things a constant challenge on all levels of living and service.  Keeping our onsite congregations worshiping required creativity and commitment, but keeping the Christian faith and service toward our neighbors is at Wartburg’s heart.

All the while, sights were set on the future, and projects moved forward that will take us into new forms of service to seniors.   

We Are Church Together — Living Like Christ in Our Communities!