'We can be places that model hope well, but also lament, and grieve with one another about the losses and the difficulties that we go through. It's both of those things, and the right community can hold those approaches.'

Check out Corin Pilling on Benefact Trust!

So often, women facing #reproductive mental health challenges find themselves isolated and without adequate support. Hillary L McBride shares what it is like to connect with other women in the midst of #postpartum challenges. Read the full blog here: hubs.la/Q02xCn3y0

Sanctuary #hiring an Interim Director of #Communications . If you have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you! Or, if you know of anyone who would be a good fit for this role, please pass this along. Apply at: hubs.la/Q02xCd3d0 #NonProfitCareers #MarketingJob

Check out UK Director Corin Pilling on Benefact Trust! Full episode comes out next week.

For #UKMentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we wanted to reshare a special series of prayer exercises about #mentalhealth that was made in collaboration with Pray as you go last year. Use the #PrayAsYouGo app by searching “Spiritual Sanctuary” or find them online at: hubl.li/Q02tddgR0

We couldn’t wait to share a sneak peek of some filming we did for The Sanctuary Youth Series in the UK last week with rapper and author GUVNA B! Curious why are we filming with Guvna B? Find out more in next week's youth newsletter! hubs.la/Q02xfv900

Sanctuary Spotlight is a monthly feature celebrating artists who are responding to themes of #mentalhealth and faith. This month's feature is DOE, a GRAMMY®-nominated singer. Check out DOE's fundraiser for Sanctuary on her new music video! hubs.la/Q02xdMbp0.

Rev. David Grieve is a retired priest for the Church of England and was featured in #TheSanctuaryCourse . David shares how he has lived with #anxiety and #depression , as well as periods of flourishing throughout his call to ministry. Watch here: hubs.la/Q02wK7Q40

Today we acknowledge #MothersDay —though we know this day carries different meaning for everyone. We invite you to reread stories we've compiled last year of reproductive mental health and hold them in your hearts as you interact with the women around you. hubs.la/Q02wNFDb0

Did you know that we consulted with 71 people to share their voices, expertise, and perspectives on the topic of youth #mentalhealth for #TheSanctuaryYouthSeries ? And just over half of these people were youth themselves! Learn more: hubs.la/Q02wnYdz0

How can the Old Testament help us understand our humanity? How are its stories, songs, and poetry relevant for the issues we wrestle with today?

Join Sanctuary Ambassador Isabelle Hamley on July 15-19 for her summer course at Regent College. Learn more: hubs.la/Q02wFN6g0

It’s a blessing to receive feedback from real people around the world who are using #TheSanctuaryCourse in their communities. Learn more about The Sanctuary Course at: hubl.li/Q02tdhb20
#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness Month #MentalHealthWeek

#ChildandYouthMentalHealthDay is a time show support to young people who may feel alone in their #mentalhealth . In #TheSanctuaryYouthSeries , we will explore the key questions youth are asking about their mental health and offer helpful activities to explore the topic.
#May7ICare

Karen Markiewicz shares her hope for churches to be a place that can offer compassionate support to those experiencing #mentalhealth challenges from #menopause or #perimenopause .

Read more on the blog: hubs.la/Q02twP9w0
#MayMentalHealth #WomensMentalHealth

#NEWBLOG : Karen Markiewicz shares her research on a significant yet overlooked aspect of women's lives within faith communities: #menopause .

Read Karen's personal journey through menopause as well as her insights from other women she interviewed: hubs.la/Q02twNqZ0

We’ve created a suite of resources for churches interested in raising awareness, starting conversations, and reducing stigma about mental health challenges. This package is now available on the Life.Church Open network. Check it out at hubs.la/Q02vPgVH0.

This month, many parts of the world are placing a significant spotlight on #MentalHealthAwareness and #MaternalMentalHealth —a topic we care deeply about! Stay tuned as we share more content around these themes.

#MentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthMonth #MaternalMHMatters

#SanctuarySongs was born out of a desire to create #worship music that centres around the lived experience of people who are often marginalized in churches, and to find new ways to sing about #mentalhealth . Over the past year, we've heard how you've been impacted by this music.