October 2020
Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the second chapter of life, including people of faith, and faith leaders. Yet too often, stigma and a misconception of the root causes of loneliness and isolation can leave those affected to suffer in silence. Please join Caleb Pusey, spiritually integrated psychotherapist with CareNet in Marion, NC,…
Find out more »November 2020
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community
You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community is, how to become one, and look at the various ways in which faith communities can productively address trauma. This work is crucial as we find ourselves in layers of communal and individual stress in our world. This conversation will be whole-person driven, with language that supports and honors our…
Find out more »October 2020
Our Stories: A Paid Leave Town Hall
More than ever, North Carolina's families need access to supportive workplaces that allow them to take time to care for themselves and for their loved ones. Amidst a global public health crisis, global economic crisis, and an election year, we know paid leave and workers' rights are on the ballot. Tune in for a town hall on the importance of paid family and medical leave and paid sick days during the pandemic and beyond. During this time together, you'll hear…
Find out more »