Mental Health Ministry
‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ - Luke 10:27
Our mission statement
To educate, support, and empower those living with mental health challenges and their supporters, using empathy and compassion to strengthen our faith community.
Ways we serve
What we will offer: Safe spaces for education sessions, support groups, discussions, opportunities to participate in a series of sessions from Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries (a free online program open to everyone), guidance towards community resources
What we will not offer: counselling, diagnosis or treatment of a mental health condition
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
1 Corinthians 1:3-4
Upcoming Events
"Sacred Space" Midweeks
In a world that is increasingly chaotic and stressful, we all have a desperate need to be seen and heard. Taking care of our mental/spiritual health is crucial, not only for ourselves, but for everyone around us. With humble hearts, we believe every member can benefit from learning about/practicing active listening in a compassionate way.
Join us for a series of "Sacred Space" midweeks (online) to learn the importance of holding space and actively listening and practicing presence with friends and family.
Next session:
- TBC in Summer 2025
Mental Health Ministry Workshops
Active Listening Workshop - Feb 2025
In this session on Active Listening, Cathy Silva from the Vancouver Church of Christ Mental Health Ministry walks us through the importance of giving full attention to what someone is saying, listening with empathy, and understanding their perspective.
- Learn how active listening, based on love and compassion, can strengthen relationships, foster better communication, and demonstrate the love of God in another person’s life.
Finding God in our Emotional Life
Jennifer Slovencik presents on how to find God in our Emotional Life, and goes through a Daily Examen practice, which includes asking yourself and journalling about:
1. When did I feel most alive, connected or at peace?
2. When did I feel discouraged or disconnected?
3. Where was God in these moments?
4. What might God be inviting me to notice or do?