Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta
Faith, Activity, and Nutrition Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of addressing chronic health conditions and health disparities. As churches consider how to address members’ physical and mental health concerns, the University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center is making a timely resource available to assist with planning and putting healthy practices in place. The Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) online training helps churches create healthier environments that support physical activity and healthy eating for members and the communities they serve.
As the New Year approaches and members look for ways to reconnect, FAN also provides a free, fun, and effective way to help congregants recommit to their health goals as a body. Many FAN activities can be put into place virtually! FAN is an established, proven, and effective program developed at the University of South Carolina. Over 300 churches have been trained in FAN to help their congregations become stronger in health!
The FAN Online Training is FREE* and includes 8 engaging lessons and resources to support members in making healthy choices.
FAN supports churches to:
- increase opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating,
- create guidelines for physical activity and healthy eating,
- engage church leaders in FAN goals and support their health, and
- share health messages with members.
Enrollment is open now for January 2022. Please visit our website for more information, or to complete an interest form today: http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/projects/fantraining.htm Make 2022 your church’s year for health!
May you “prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” – III John 1:2 (NKJV)
The Faith, Activity, and Nutrition Program
Prevention Research Center | Arnold School of Public Health | University of South Carolina
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Medicaid Re-enrollment
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
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- Redetermination began in April 2023. Based on changes in federal law, the State of Georgia must complete redeterminations up to May 2024. We want to ensure current Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members are still eligible for coverage.
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- During redetermination, the State of Georgia will collect and verify member information, including contact and income details as well as other requested information and documents that will be used to determine member eligibility. Not everyone will go through this process at the same time. In fact, it will take about 14 months to reach everyone.
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- Members can visit gateway.ga.gov to view their redetermination date and to update their contact information today so they can stay informed about the status of their coverage.
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- Members who need help can visit their local Division of Family & Children Services office for support. To find the location and business hours for local offices, visit: dfcs.ga.gov/location
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- For more information on Medicaid redetermination, we are including a partner toolkit with resources in multiple languages, please visit “Stay Informed. Stay Covered.”
Shallowford Center
for Mindful Living a place for contemplative practice, deep listening, and compassion
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2715 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Lutheran Resource in Response to Gun Violence
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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