First United Methodist Church of Pensacola & Center for Sacred Space are hosting the 4th Annual mental health symposium “Finding Light in the Darkness” on Sunday, August 23. The event is open to all people. We’ll be discussing the issues of Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loneliness, Religious Harm, Substance Misuse, and Trauma. Participants will hear licensed clinical therapists speak, spend time in peer support with a clinician and spiritual director facilitating, and have a time of silent reflection.
No one should suffer with mental health diseases alone. Through this event we are trying to build a community that can become a place of hospitality and welcome to those dealing with mental health issues, where there is no judgment or stigma, and by which all people can find support as we walk alongside each other while we deal with mental health issues.
We will also provide childcare for those attending (limited availability for infant – 5th Grade).
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DATE, TIME, & LOCATION
Sunday, August 23
When: 12:30 – 5:30pm (Check-In starts at 12:15pm)
Where: First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, 6 East Wright Street, Pensacola, Florida
Cost: $11/adult and $8/child (for childcare). Includes lunch.
LUNCH
The adult lunch will include Soup, Salad, Sandwich, Dessert, and a Drink; catered by FUMC Pensacola’s Kitchen Ministry.
CHILDCARE
Childcare will be available ($8/child) for those registered starting at 12:30pm. Please visit the main check-in table upon arrival for directions to the childcare area. During their time with us, your children will get to enjoy a pizza lunch, playtime in our gym/playground, as well as watching the movie Inside Out. Contact Lisa Bond with any questions.
If you no longer need childcare, please let us know asap by contacting Lisa bond (LBond@FUMCPensacola.com).
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PARKING
Sunday morning is the busiest day of the week at First Church, so make sure you know your parking options! Most of our parking is public street parking. We also have three parking lots on campus (indicated in light green on map). See the map below to find out what options will suit you best. Please note that public parking is also available down Palafox St.
CHECK – IN
12:15 – 12:30pm | The Wright Place, Dining Room
Check-in will start at 12:15pm in the Wright Place, Dining Room. The entrance will be marked with a sign. We ask that you get checked in, get your lunch, and be seated so our event can promptly start at 12:30pm.
What is a spiritual director?
Each breakout group will be guided by a clinician and spiritual director. A spiritual director is a person who assists another person in discovering where and how God is at work in their life. Visit Center for Sacred Space for more information!
QUESTIONS?
Contact Donell Seager at DSeager@CenterForSacredSpace.org.
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