Prayer does not cure us from mental illness. Prayer shines a light of hope into the shadows of mental illness. Prayer connects us in a golden chain of lights to one another and to God when symptoms of mental health challenges threaten to isolate us and disconnect us. We can take comfort in knowing that […]
Prayer
Praying for the President by Vicki K. Harvey
From the moment of hearing President Trump’s Covid diagnosis, I’ve been struggling with my spiritual state. I admit it would be pretend praying, or going through the motions, to send supplications heavenward for his rapid healing, his relief from pain and anxiety, and his comfort and peace. This man, who gleefully mocks the struggles of […]
Relentlessly and Boldly
The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network is devoted to helping remove the stigma of mental illness. We also work to help equip congregations to better serve people across the spectrum of mental health through our W.I.S.E. Congregations (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) initiative. We’re dedicated to prayerWe’re dedicated to action. And I really […]