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SUMMARY:Resilience in Transition: Navigating Change and Nurturing Care
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, our country has faced a whirlwind of challenges—from global crises to societal and political shifts\, which have led to increases in mental health challenges. As these changes continue to shape our world\, conversations about navigating change have never been more important. Join us for our annual Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar\, Resilience in Transition: Navigating Change and Nurturing Care! Our esteemed panelists will share faith-based insights and practical mental health and wellness strategies to navigate life’s transitions while nurturing wellness and fostering care for self and community. Through an engaging discussion and personal stories\, this webinar will offer inspiration\, tools\, and wisdom to empower individuals and communities to embrace change with resilience\, compassion\, and hope. \nThis webinar will take place on Wednesday\, May 14th at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. \n  \nRegister Here \n  \nRev. Joselyn Spence\, LPC\, ATR\, RYT serves as the Director of the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this role\, Joselyn works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. This work is done through the creation of learning resources for clergy and community leaders\, addressing the needs of pastors in a variety of ministry settings\, sharing the stories that help to eliminate stigmas related to mental health and wellness. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. As a holistic wellness specialist\, she has worked at the intersection of these passions to develop research and provide empathic care to all she is called to serve. \n  \nCameron Cunningham\, M.Div.\, NBA Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator\, is a dedicated clergy\, religious educator\, and social advocate with a strong commitment to building faith communities and advancing holistic and social equity. Cameron’s work is driven by the belief that faith can serve as a catalyst for creating and nurturing strong unified communities. He brings exceptional dedication and meticulous preparation working at the intersection of faith and mental health as he has collaborated with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, to further enhance his expertise in addressing mental health and substance use disorders within faith communities.  \n  \nPastor Rossy Castillo is the dedicated pastor of Iglesia Hermandad Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) in Indianapolis\, Indiana. A lifelong servant of the church\, she began her ministry at a young age\, becoming a Sunday School teacher at 10 and leading various church ministries in her teens. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Theology\, she served as an interim pastor for churches planted by her father. Since moving from the Dominican Republic to Indianapolis\, she has held numerous leadership roles\, including serving on the General Commission on Ministry (GCOM) and the board of Obra Hispana. Currently\, she is the moderator of the Midwest Convention of the Obra Hispana. She has been honored with the “Woman of the Year” (2012) award and the “Legado” award (2018) for her impactful work within the community. \n  \nRev. Dr. Cedrick Von Jackson is a distinguished preacher\, poet\, speaker\, writer\, and educator\, currently serving as the Senior Pastor of the Historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta\, GA. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Memphis Theological Seminary\, he holds a Doctor of Ministry focused on rethinking mental health in the African American church. With over 27 years in education\, he has been recognized for his leadership as an administrator\, teacher\, and advocate\, serving on the advisory board of WomanPreach! Inc. and contributing sermons and writings to The African American Pulpit and The African American Lectionary. A passionate author\, Pastor J has published two poetry anthologies—Following the Breadcrumb Path: Navigating the Journey Toward God\, Justice\, and Love and Theoethnimusicology\, Vol. 1 – Nothin’ But the Blues—works that intertwine faith\, justice\, and the narrative of the Blues. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.\, he enjoys traveling\, skiing\, and writing poetry. He has been married to his college sweetheart\, Eulanda Willis\, for 30 years\, and together they share two children\, a son-in-law\, and their beloved dog\, Lady.\n \n  \nTaulau (Tau) Tupua is a dedicated faith leader and educator with a strong background in youth ministry\, interfaith engagement\, and community service. He recently served as Associate Pastor of Youth & Mission at First Christian Church of North Hollywood\, where he cultivated spiritual formation and mission-driven service among youth and young adults. Previously\, he served as Director of Family Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach\, developing innovative programs and leading diverse ministry teams. He holds a Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Minor in Religious Studies from Chapman University. \n 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/resilience-in-transition/
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SUMMARY:Organizing Hope: Five Practices for Democratic Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Overwhelming political changes prompt organizations to be innovative and take responsibility for helping others fulfill their purposes in times of uncertainty. How can we transform our resources\, gifts\, and talents into effective mobilization and organization for change? How can we connect our hearts\, minds\, and hands to overcome inertia and inspire action? This webinar will present a roadmap for community organizing\, highlighting key steps for transformation from a grassroots perspective. It will also emphasize the crucial moral commitment to promote resourcefulness and civic action against authoritarianism. Join us as we work together toward justice\, peace\, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. \nThe webinar will take place on Thursday\, May 15th at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT. There is no cost to attend the webinar. \n\nPresenter:  \n \nRev. Angel Luis Rivera–Agosto is NBA’s Community Engagement Senior Coordinator for Justice Initiatives\, where he creates and nurtures engagement strategies for the organization and its partners to transform the root causes of social injustice. Rev. Rivera-Agosto has 30 years of experience serving in various missional\, ecumenical\, and pastoral settings. He pastored the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Dajaos\, Bayamón (student pastor)\, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Maricao Ward\, Vega Alta\, both congregations based in Puerto Rico. Most recently\, he served as the Global Relations Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean for Global Ministries for nine years. He also worked as the Puerto Rico Council of Churches Executive Secretary and Program Coordinator of several programs at the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI\, acronym in Spanish)\, and the World Council of Churches. \nModerator:  \nRev. Héctor J. Hernández Marcial serves as Director of Community Engagement for NBA. In this role\, Héctor’s primary responsibility is to identify\, establish\, and deepen collaborative relationships that strengthen all NBA programs’ work and capacity. He also works with other NBA staff to design\, implement and evaluate programs with specific attention given to leadership development and advocacy/activism/organizing initiatives. In addition to that\, Hector also collaborates with all of NBA’s program areas to ensure diverse voices are included and heard equitably\, and supervises NBA’s Peer Learning and Wellness Groups. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/organizing-hope/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Sunday Service and Live Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Join the NBA Mental Health and Wellness team and guests on Mental Health Sunday for an airing of our inaugural Mental Health Sunday service! After the service\, Rev. Joselyn Spence\, NBA’s Director of Mental Health and Wellness\, will host a talkback with special guests\, where you can ask questions and share your thoughts! You are encouraged to watch the service by scheduling a ‘watch party’ with your family\, friends\, Bible study group\, or congregation! \nThis webinar will take place on Sunday\, May 18th at 6:30pm ET/5:30pm CT. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. \nRev. Joselyn Spence\, LPC\, ATR\, RYT serves as the Director of the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this role\, Joselyn works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. This work is done through the creation of learning resources for clergy and community leaders\, addressing the needs of pastors in a variety of ministry settings\, sharing the stories that help to eliminate stigmas related to mental health and wellness. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. As a holistic wellness specialist\, she has worked at the intersection of these passions to develop research and provide empathic care to all she is called to serve. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/mental-health-sunday-service-and-live-talkback/
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SUMMARY:Soul Care Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:Join NBA’s Director of Mental Health and Wellness\, Rev. Joselyn Spence\, for a midday moment to pause\, process\, and practice self-care as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month. This special 30-minute Soul Care lunch break is designed to give you space to breathe and engage wellness practices to nourish your mental health. \nThis webinar will take place on Wednesday\, May 28th at 12:30pm ET/11:30am CT. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. \n  \n \nRev. Joselyn Spence\, LPC\, ATR\, RYT serves as the Director of the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this role\, Joselyn works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. This work is done through the creation of learning resources for clergy and community leaders\, addressing the needs of pastors in a variety of ministry settings\, sharing the stories that help to eliminate stigmas related to mental health and wellness. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. As a holistic wellness specialist\, she has worked at the intersection of these passions to develop research and provide empathic care to all she is called to serve. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/soul-care-lunch-break/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health & Wellness,NBA Event
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SUMMARY:Movement Chaplaincy Open House
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Joselyn Spence and Rev. Tiffany Curtis\, co-convenors of NBA’s Chaplain Peer Learning and Wellness Group\, are pleased to invite you to join our chaplains for an open house on Movement Chaplaincy! \nMovement Chaplaincy is the work of spiritual accompaniment to social justice movements and their leaders. In this webinar\, Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen will share her experience as a movement chaplain and lead an exploration of examples of spiritual support as part of movements for collective liberation drawing on wisdom from the Movement for Black Lives\, Standing Rock\, the struggle for a Free Palestine and the fight against deportations. Together\, attendees will think about how our skills fit with the needs of this political moment as the needs of our communities rise. \nThis open house will take place on Wednesday\, May 28th at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. \nPanelists:  \n \nRev. Joselyn Spence\, LPC\, ATR\, RYT serves as the Director of the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this role\, Joselyn works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. This work is done through the creation of learning resources for clergy and community leaders\, addressing the needs of pastors in a variety of ministry settings\, sharing the stories that help to eliminate stigmas related to mental health and wellness. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. As a holistic wellness specialist\, she has worked at the intersection of these passions to develop research and provide empathic care to all she is called to serve. \nRev. Tiffany Curtis is trained as a clinical chaplain\, spiritual director\, and facilitator\, and has worked extensively as a community organizer and in prison settings. She serves as a Peer Group Convener for NBA and has ongoing commitments to grassroots community work in the U.S.\, Ecuador\, and Honduras. Tiffany grew up in a bilingual family and in an immigrant congregation in southern California. She now lives in New Mexico and is the minister of The Open Circle: A Disciples of Christ Community\, and is also the co-founder and lead organizer of the Santa Fe Faith Network for Immigrant Justice. Tiffany holds a B.A. from Chapman University in Peace Studies and Latin American Studies and an M.Div. from Harvard University. Tiffany is nourished by quality time with loved ones\, practicing yoga\, and being outside. \n \nRev. Elizabeth Nguyen co-directs the National Bail Fund Network with Community Justice Exchange. She is a Unitarian Universalist community minister affiliated with First Parish in Malden. She has helped to start multiple communities of justice and spirit including the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network and the Sanctuary Boston. She previously supported youth-led social justice education\, co-founded an intentional housing cooperative\, and did national faith-based organizing. \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/movement-chaplaincy-open-house/
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