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A Message from the Executive Director/Minister
Mental Health and Wellbeing
We know mental health and wellbeing concerns have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our young people are often struggling in silence, while the isolation of our senior citizens has fiercely increased. DCBC is committed to engaging concerns of mental health and wellness. Our wellness team includes therapists, social workers, coaches and other certified professionals. It is a relief to know the new 988 number — suicide and crisis lifeline is now live. Please be sure to share this news with others. The District of Columbia Baptist Foundation provided a grant to enable everyone in DCBC to be trained and certified in Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid for only $25. Please take advantage of this opportunity to better serve your church and community. For less than the cost of a fancy dinner, you can gain the skills and knowledge to bring hope to your neighborhood and beyond. To register for the next class, contact Loretta PoliteShipman (loretta.polite-shipman@dcbaptist.org).
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The Annual Gathering Program Committee is deeply committed to mental health as an act of justice. During our 2022 Annual Gathering, mental health will be the primary topic of discussion. We will hear from experts in the field who are real-life practitioners who love Jesus and the church. Please gather your church representatives and register at https://www.dcbaptist.org/annualgathering-2022 for this powerful time together, October 27–28. Early registration ends October 1, 2022.
I’m looking forward to being together as we PRESS (gain Practical Resources for Effective Shepherding and Spiritual Care) at St. Stephens Baptist Church in Temple Hills, Maryland.
Joy and Grace,
Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin Executive Director/Minister
