Mental Health Ministry
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
Memorial Presbyterian Church received a $10,000 grant from the Presbytery of St. Augustine to build up a Mental Health Ministry.
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- More than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness.
- Over 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental illness
Overview
Through implementing a Mental Health Ministry in our faith community, Memorial hopes to:
- Reduce the stigma related to mental health issues, particularly in the church
- Provide mental health education, resources, and support for all age groups (Children, Youth, and Adults).
Invite God fully into this space
- Trusting that God cares deeply about our physical, spiritual, AND mental health
- Believing that Jesus came so that we might have abundant life and that mental wellness is part of that abundant life
2023-2024 Initiatives & Plans
1. Lighthouse Ministry
For LGBTQIA+ Teens and their parents
2. “Making Sense of Your Worth”
Small Group for Preteens
3. The Intersection of Emotional Literacy & The Spiritual Life
Young Adult Class
4. “Topic TBD”
Wednesday Evening Program & Small Group
5. “Topic TBD”
Wednesday Evening Program & Small Group
Jesus said, “Come to me, All who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
