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STRUGGLING WITH GOD: VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH

6TH JULY 2023 AT 1:00PM BST

You are invited to join Corin Pilling as he hosts the virtual launch of a new book co-authored by Christopher C.H. Cook, Isabelle Hamley, and John Swinton. Their book, Struggling with God, provides a fresh, hopeful, and scriptural companion for both those living with mental health challenges and their supporters, carers, and the church community who, like Jesus, seek to come alongside all with the practical and spiritual hope of a God who journeys with us in our suffering.

Join for a dynamic hour of dialogue online with these distinguished authors as they provide some insights into their newest work and why the conversation around mental health and Christian spirituality is particularly so pertinent today.

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THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY ON THE SANCTUARY COURSE

One in four people will be affected by a mental health challenge at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding these experiences often prevents faith communities from responding compassionately and effectively. The Sanctuary Course is a free small-group resource designed to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and engage communities in meaningful conversations about mental health and faith. Each session examines a key mental health topic, and the accompanying films feature insights from mental health professionals, church leaders, and theologians. Learn more and get started today.

SANCTUARY'S PATRON: JUSTIN WELBY, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

We are thrilled to have Archbishop Justin as Sanctuary’s first patron. His openness about his personal experiences with mental health challenges displays the type of leadership needed in the Church. Furthermore, his commitment to ecumenism mirrors our passion for serving the whole body of Christ. As patron, he’ll lend his profile and support to Sanctuary as part of an ongoing relationship to raise awareness about our work in the UK and around the world. We look forward to working together to equip the whole Church to support mental health and wellbeing.

“Sanctuary’s resources are particularly needed as we recover from the impact of the pandemic. The experiences of people living with mental health challenges shape Sanctuary’s work, and is underpinned by thorough research and theology. I am delighted to become a patron of this innovative organisation, and I would encourage Christians to seek out The Sanctuary Course and run it in their community.’’ – The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

THE SANCTUARY APP: TOGETHER AGAIN

The Sanctuary app features Together Again—a game to open conversations about wellbeing and faith. Throughout lockdown, checking on each others’ wellbeing was an important part of life together. Together Again continues this conversation as we move into a new season, generating questions to help us explore challenges, as well as lighter moments. These questions are designed to help us connect with each other and pace our recovery. Discover a simple way to keep the mental health and wellbeing conversation alive in our faith communities and beyond with Together Again. In the app you’ll find:

Together Again, a conversation-starting game
Links to emergency mental health support
Access to a suite of free Sanctuary resources to support faith and mental health
Ways to take the conversation further with The Sanctuary Course

Download the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store using the links below, and be sure to share with your friends!

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CORIN PILLING, UK NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Corin is the National Director of Sanctuary UK. He is based in London and is working to connect with charities, non-profits, and churches across the UK to form partnerships, collaborate in the intersection of mental health and faith, and bring resources like The Sanctuary Course to help meet the needs of churches and communities.

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ABOUT SANCTUARY UK

“Sanctuary resources prepare communities of faith around the world to raise awareness, reduce stigma, support mental health, and promote mental wellbeing.”

Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries is a Christian charity that equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing.

Having formed a number of fruitful partnerships with UK organisations working in the intersection of mental wellbeing and faith over the last two years, we are excited to now have a branch of Sanctuary operating in the UK. Our plan is to complement the ongoing work in the UK to grow healthier communities.

Sanctuary was founded in Canada in 2012. The primary tool we offer, The Sanctuary Course, launched in 2018 and has been used in churches across the world. This eight-session course for small groups explores mental health from psychological, social, and theological perspectives. The course includes reading, discussion guides, and films featuring mental health professionals, pastors, theologians, and people who share their lived experiences with mental health challenges.

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