the UCC Mental Health Network Blog
Welcome to the United Church of Christ Mental Health Network (UCC MHN) blog, The Journey. Our weekly posts will explore mental health and addiction through the lens of our Christian faith. We will write about how our personal experiences affect our lives and how our spirituality supports our journey. Everyone who is living with a mental health or addiction disorder, or has a loved one who is affected by a mental health challenge or addiction, is on a journey. Together we can connect with each other and share some ways to travel the path of hope and wholeness.
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- Do You Have Someone Safe to Talk to? by Kirk Moore
When you need to talk to someone, do you have a safe person to go to. Maybe it’s a trusted friend. Maybe a relative with whom you feel safe. Maybe it’s a teacher. It could be a therapist. Even a pastor you trust. Being able to talk to someone safe is an important part of […] - Life Choices by Mabel LairdWe know the power of choice from a very young age. I know I have a way better shot at getting my two-year-old out the door in under ten minutes if, instead of saying, “It’s time to get your things on!”, I try, “Are you going to put on your jacket first, or your shoes?” […]
- Vision by Bishop Allyson Abrams, PhDThe Christian Bible tells us to write the vision, make it plain, so that even though it may tarry, trust and believe the vision will come to pass in our lives. In this climate that we live in today it gets hard to dream and hold on to the vision. It gets hard to dream […]
- Traditions, Customs and Mental Health by Bob GriggsAs we draw close to Christmas, I invite you to think about all the customs and traditions that are part of your Advent and Christmas celebrations. At our house, besides the outside lights, Christmas tree, and stockings hung by the chimney with care – we also have the tradition of a Christmas jigsaw puzzle. This […]
- Moving Through the World with Mary’s Song by Rev. Nancy RosasLuke 1:46-55 The Holiday season is not a season of joy for everyone; in fact, for many people it is one of the loneliest, saddest times of the year. In the advent journey this is the week for Joy. Joy is not only a feeling or an idea, joy is something that is grounded in […]
