Minute for Mission: Mental Health Awareness Week begins
Daily Readings
October 1, 2024
It is always important for church members and faith leaders to be aware of mental health practitioners and support groups in their communities, and to be familiar with online resources. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website (nami.org/home) offers many ways to learn more and get involved. NAMI also has a specialized resource for people of faith called FaithNet (nami.org/get-involved/nami-faithnet). This is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of people and families living with mental illness. Those who visit the site and get involved in local and national efforts can exchange information, tools and other resources that will help educate and inspire faith communities about mental illness and the vital role spirituality plays in recovery for many.
All congregations, presbyteries and synods can become better informed about mental illness, and to be equipped to respond to and minister with those who have mental health concerns within their worshiping communities. Printed resources, classes, sermons and links in newsletters and websites can be used to communicate that mental illness and well-being are of great concern and to encourage church members to turn to their community of faith for assistance.
Kathy Riley; Associate for Emotional and Spiritual Care; Presbyterian Disaster Assistance; Compassion, Peace & Justice
Today's Focus: Mental Health Awareness Week begins
Let us join in prayer for:
PC(USA) Agencies’ Staff
Adam Slutzky, Directory, Project Delivery, Strategic Planning & Execution, Board of Pensions
Ashley Smalley-Ray, VP, Director of Compliance, Presbyterian Foundation
Let us pray
God of grace, remind us that you call us to care for our siblings in Christ, to stand with them and offer comfort in times of need. Help us see the face of Christ in everyone we encounter and to be a blessing in their lives. Amen.
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