Faith Engagement

People of faith are uniquely positioned to talk to their communities about end-of-life care and options. Faith leaders have been at the forefront of educating,
advocating and empowering people from all walks of life to prepare for the end of life.

As faith leaders, knowing how to talk about options ranging from pre-death planning to hospice to medical aid in dying will provide a framework for improving the lives of your community.

Compassion & Choices is proud to offer a host of tools and resources to help you and your loved ones “finish strong” by planning for an end-of-life experience that matches the life you’ve enjoyed – defined by love, purpose and agency.

Stories are an essential part of our work to educate and empower all people to understand their options, plan ahead and take action early to chart their end-of-life journey. 

Motivated by the impact of racism, inequity and disparities in end-of-life care, we are connecting with people nationwide to spread the word about the importance of end-of-life care planning and accessing quality end-of-life care.

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Reverend Dr. Ignacio Castuera

Rev. Dr. Ignacio Castuera is a retired pastor of the United Methodist Church in Claremont, California.
“God made us in his image and likeness; that means he gave us the authority to make decisions and to accept the result of those decisions. When one sees the unnecessary suffering of so many people, as I have through these 50 years of ministry, one wonders, ‘Does God really want these people to be suffering?’”

Latest News

Bishop Kevin E. Taylor recognized in Riverside, California
November 12, 2024

Bishop Kevin E. Taylor plays an essential role in our African American and LGBTQ+ Leadership Councils, offering a vital perspective as a faith leader based in Newark, New Jersey, and an advocate for advancing end-of-life care tailored to the needs of his communities. Last October, Taylor reached a significant milestone when he was officially recognized…

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Compassion & Choices 2024 Engagement Fellow Interview: Isabella Carr and Securing Compassionate Deaths for Fat People
June 11, 2024

In this interview Isabella Carr, a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and Compassion & Choices’ engagement fellow, discusses her background and interest in end-of-life care. Isabella talks about working with fat people and addressing the unique needs and challenges they face at the end of life. Isabella notes the importance of providing compassionate care…

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Compassion & Choices Announces Winner of 2023 Reverend Dr. Paul Smith Award
June 7, 2023

Compassion & Choices is proud to present Rabbi Ariel Stone with this year’s Rev. Dr. Paul Smith award. The annual accolade, which celebrates faith leaders dedicated to our movement, honors Smith, a lifelong civil-rights activist and impassioned end-of-life options advocate. We selected Stone for her unwavering commitment to improving end-of-life care and options. An ardent…

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