Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta
Presbyterian Policy on Mental Illness
Presbyterian Church Policy on Mental Illness
The biblical theme of “exile” guides this policy statement. After offering a working definition and an account of the historical context, the report focuses on two major themes. The first theme is “The Land of Exile,” which explores the difficulties and injustices endured by people with serious mental illness. The experience of mental illness disorders people’s lives in ways that exile them from themselves, their families, and their community. The second theme, “God’s Call to Comfort,” focuses on appropriate ways congregations can minister with and to people with a serious mental illness.
A study guide of four sessions is included beginning on page 67 of this document.
Access the statement and the study guide at Comfort My People.
Views: 15
Comment
Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation
As containment of COVID-19 forces your worshiping community to implement 'shelter in place' worship and practice social isolation, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship offers these resources to help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community.
COVID-19Help Map from Atlanta community Food Bank
|
distributes over 60 million pounds of donated grocery products a year to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies that feed the hungry in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
acfb.org
|
|
email ecarter@rccatl.org
2715 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Bible studies from the New Baptist Covenant for adults, youth and children to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work for justice. Download these free Bible studies here.
© 2020 Created by RCCAtl.
Powered by
You need to be a member of Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta to add comments!
Join Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta