We began our journey to becoming a W.I.S.E. Congregation in October 2018. By engaging in this process we commit to deepening our ability to be a congregation that is Welcoming, Supportive, and Inclusive of people experiencing mental health challenges or living with mental illness, and Engaged in issues around mental health.

Our journey so far has included the following…

• Suicide Awareness and Prevention Education
• Companionship Education
• Mental Health story circles
• Reading the book “Blessed Are the Crazy” by Rev. Sarah Lund
• Presentation of “The Lifesaving Church” by Rev. Rachael Keefe
• Make It OK with Crow Wing Energized
• Mental Health Sunday worship service
• Development of “Let’s Talk Mental Health” workshop in partnership with Central Lakes College, Crow Wing Energized, and ACES Resiliency Coalition

Our journey will be ongoing as we seek to always become more welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and engaged with all of God’s beloved children.

To learn more about the process becoming a WISE Congregation, visit the United Church of Christ Mental Health Network by clicking here.

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