What sort of conversations should the church be having around mental health? What is it’s role in supporting those in congregations who are experiencing mental health challenges or know someone who is?
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, a Vancouver based organization is doing some amazing work in regard to conversations about mental health in the church. We had the honour of welcoming Daniel Whitehead, Sanctuary CEO, and Dr. John Swinton, Sanctuary Ambassador, Practical Theologian, and newly appointed Chaplain to the Queen, to talk with us. We spoke with Daniel and John about the role of the church in mental health, ways to reframe our understandings about mental health challenges, and some helpful resources for those wanting to learn more about mental health and faith.
Sanctuary has just released a free course for churches to work through how to have these kinds of conversations and to have better understandings about mental health issues.
Tasting Notes
We enjoyed two Amaro based drinks, a Negroni and an Amaro Spritz, made with Amaro from The Woods Spirit Co. based in North Vancouver. If you’d like to mix your own drinks here are the recipes:
Negroni
1.25 oz Gin (we used gin from The Woods)
1 oz Amaro
.75 oz Red Vermouth
Garnished with a slice of orange peel
Amaro Spritz
2 oz Amaro
3 oz Prosecco
Topped with soda water and garnished with an orange wedge
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