CHANGING
Hello Friends,
As I continue to live out my call to God and First Pres SLO I have learned that most of us have an authentic desire to live out our faith in tangible ways.
To love our neighbors
To make a difference
To embody the hands and feet of Jesus
To be braver in relationship
To practice faith, not just talk about it
To help the world be a better place
I have been reading, “Practicing, Changing Yourself to Change The World”, by Kathy Escobar, and have been motivated by her words and examples. I hope to bring that to First Pres SLO in the form of a book study. More to come on that.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year many join in promoting awareness, providing vital resources and education and advocating for the mental health and well being of all.
This year, Mental Health America’s theme is “Where to Start:Mental Health in a Changing World.” There is that notion again … CHANGING. Change/Changing seems to keep popping up. I believe there is something tangible to that that we can all participate in in a variety of ways.
In a world that is constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges and changes happening around us. The pressures of work, relationships and societal factors, like politics, climate change and the economy, can impact our mental well-being. Sometimes even more than we realize.
Even though society is more comfortable discussing mental health, it is still hard to know where to start when these pressures are part of your daily life.
First Pres SLO has committed to taking action and to becoming an advocate for mental health. The goal is to let our community know this is a safe place to seek help and find resources. As we embark on this journey together I encourage you to get involved in tangible ways. Most importantly to keep this effort in your prayers. Your actions, no matter how small, contribute to our effort to create a community that values and supports mental health and wellness.
May is the month to be “seen in green”. We will have green ribbons available and other “green” offerings to share.
Watch for details and opportunities as we approach the month of May. If you have any questions or are interested in being involved please let me know. I look forward to being a part of this important outreach and would love for you to join me.
Jen Rabenaldt