Come enjoy a delicious meal, time with new and old friends, and an opportunity to learn from an expert on a variety of topics! Pre-registration is requested.
No cost to attend, free will donation will be accepted.

COMING UP…

When: Tuesday, October 28
Speaker: Carmen Anderson
Topic: Mental Health in the Bible: A Faithful Conversation

Faith and mental health are often seen as separate, but Scripture reveals that God cares deeply about the struggles of the human heart and mind. In this presentation, Carmen Anderson explores how biblical figures wrestled with despair, grief, and even suicidal thoughts—such as Elijah’s desire to give up, Naomi’s bitterness after loss, and Solomon’s battles with excess and emptiness. These stories remind us that mental health challenges are not signs of weak faith, but part of the human experience.

Carmen will also challenge the idea of “toxic gratefulness”—the tendency to cover deep wounds with forced positivity—showing how authentic prayer, honest conversation, and compassionate community can lead to true healing. Rooted in both biblical wisdom and practical insight, this presentation invites attendees to embrace a more holistic, grace-filled approach to mental health in their own lives and in the church.

Lunch and Learn Schedule
11:00 Check-in at Log Lodge
11:30 Lunch is Served
12:15-1:30 Presentation/Q & A

Separate goodwill offerings will be collected upon entry for lunch and for our speaker.