United Church of Christ Mental Health Network

Working to reduce stigma & promote the inclusion of people with mental health challenges and neurodiversity.

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Mental Health Tent by Kirk Moore

March 6, 2023 by Kirk Moore

Reprinted from 2017 7  years ago I spent time delivering supplies and working at the water protector camps on Standing Rock Reservation. We brought firewood, clothing, sleeping bags, and food to the camp and we spent the day helping to build, distribute items, cook, clean, and do whatever else was needed. While we were at […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Community, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, self care, Solidarity, Support, UCC, United Church of Christ

BENT But Not BROKEN by Bishop Allyson Abrams, PhD

February 20, 2023 by Kirk Moore

As a child I really loved a creative toy called “Slinky”. It was a piece of medal that had been reshaped to form circles, creating a spring. These circles would allow it to go down steps, jump off counters, etc. It was an amazing toy. One day with one of my Slinkys I attempted to […]

Filed Under: Depression, Faith, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, self care, Support, UCC, United Church of Christ

Shielding the Eyes of the Heart by Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund

November 21, 2022 by Kirk Moore

  As a young pastor on spiritual retreat with other young pastors, in preparation for 48 hours of silence, the leaders encouraged us to “shield our eyes” to avoid extraneous eye contact with others. At first this instruction seemed rude and unChristian. “What do you mean we can’t look at each other? Isn’t it mean-spirited […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Holidays, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, self care, UCC, United Church of Christ

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