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| Albright Care Services President & CEO Shaun Smith (left) with Rev. Percy Brown. |
A graduate of Albright College and United Theological Seminary, Percy was ordained in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in 1954. He served six parishes between 1951 and 1992, with Messiah, York, as his final appointment prior to retirement. As with many newly retired pastors, he was not content to sit at home, so he looked for somewhere to volunteer his time and landed at Normandie Ridge. Having been on the board of United Methodist Continuing Care Services, now Albright Care Services, from 1989-1994, he was quite familiar with the campus.
He describes his time as a chaplain in ministry: “I served as chaplain from 1993 to 1995. I had started out working as a volunteer chaplain prior to the construction of the cottages and apartments. Then I became a paid employee. I had a Sunday worship service that was conducted in skilled nursing, and residents from personal care were invited to attend. I held a weekly Bible study and all residents were welcome. The individual contact I provided to residents was really important. I visited with residents in their rooms and I think they were very glad to be provided with religious services.”
Percy moved to Normandie Ridge in May of 2010. “I came to live here because of my previous connection, and have lived in an apartment for eight years. As a retired United Methodist minister, I was committed to serving in a United Methodist facility. It just made sense for me to come back to live here.”
As a resident, Percy has volunteered in a number of ways, and continues to be active. He is a member of the Normandie Ridge Auxiliary and has helped with the Grande Illumination event all eight years he has lived there. He is also committed to donating to the Benevolent Care Fund, primarily by sponsoring many of the fund raiser golfers – both his clergy colleagues and the Normandie Ridge staff who participate.
Rev. Percy Brown is a shining example of being called to serve, and Albright is proud that he is part of our family. Albright invites you to continue your mission by joining us at one of our six locations. Visit www.albrightcare.org for information on senior living, day programs, giving or volunteering.
