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December 2022
Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training — Saturday, Dec. 3
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? caring individuals, business/organizational leaders, community volunteers, police/security officers, medical staffs, first responders Participants will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to the…
Find out more »Longest Night Service — Wednesday, Dec. 21.
For some people, it is hard to be joyful at Christmas. For those who are grieving a loss, dealing with trauma, or struggling with mental health challenges, traditional Christmas services and the holiday spirit of others may be difficult to participate in. The Longest Night Service is for those who need a different type of holiday gathering . . . one that meets them where they are. One that offers comfort and hope. The Longest Night Service is observed on…
Find out more »January 2023
Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church’s Mission, In-Person
Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 11am, in person or online Hinton Rural Life Center, located at 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville NC, will host the opening in-person class for this 7-week study taught by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, director of The Candler Foundry and professor of Old Testament at the Candler School of Theology. This first class will also be offered online. The remaining 6 classes, held on Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm ET, will be online only. Often translated "peace," the biblical…
Find out more »Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church’s Mission — Online
Following the first class, offered in person and online Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 11am, at Hinton Rural Life Center, the remaining 6 classes will be offered online on Tuesdays, from 6:30-8pm, January 17 through February 21, 2023. Instructor is Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, director of The Candler Foundry and professor of Old Testament at the Candler School of Theology. Often translated "peace," the biblical word shalom entails far more than just the absence of war and conflict. This study, which…
Find out more »February 2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Virtual Training — Monday, Feb. 6, 2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. This course is for those adults who care about the lives and well-being of young people: youth leaders, coaches, parents and grandparents, Sunday…
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