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Mental Illness and Church is Nothing New

August 10, 2020 By Rev. Dr. Ciarán Osborn (he/him)

Mental health is not a single state of being or a condition of mind or brain. It is a concept, a journey, and one that is perhaps best traveled with others who have traversed the roads before us. Author of a text on mental health and illness in the church more than 60 years ago, […]

Filed Under: Church, Community, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

Called As Partners In Christ’s Service

June 23, 2020 By Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund (she/her/hers)

This April, I began my third year serving part-time in the national setting of the United Church of Christ as the Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice. What an honor and privilege it is to serve in ministry with you all. I give God thanks every day for this good work to do. In […]

Filed Under: Community, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ, voting

Lean On Me

May 11, 2020 By Bob Griggs

Late on a Friday afternoon a few weeks ago, I joined in a community sing. Neighbors of all ages, socially distanced across front yards on both sides of the street, sang along to a pick-up band. The band started with songs for the children in audience. It’s been a long time since I’ve sung “The […]

Filed Under: Community, COVID-19, Recovery, Support Tagged With: Community, depression, Lean on Me, Mental Health Network, Singing, UCC, United Church of Christ

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