SEE THE PORTER'S GATE LIVE IN LONDON
30TH APRIL 2023 AT 7:00PM GMT
Sanctuary and The Porter's Gate Worship Project are creating Sanctuary Songs, an album of songs about mental health and faith.
Join us for a unique evening with The Porter’s Gate at Holy Sepulchre Church in London on 30 April. The concert features music from the Sanctuary Songs album performed by Matt Maher (nine-time Grammy nominee), Leslie Jordan (formerly of Grammy-nominated group All Sons and Daughters), as well as Ike Ndolo, IAMSON, and Isaac Wardell. Tickets are £18—there’s limited seating, so get your tickets early!
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
Our newest resource for the UK is the Sanctuary app, featuring Together Again—a game to open conversations about wellbeing and faith.
Throughout lockdown, checking on each others’ wellbeing has been an important part of life together. Together Again continues this conversation as we move into a new season, generating questions to help us explore the challenges of the year, as well as the lighter moments. These questions are designed to help us connect with each other and pace our recovery. Discover a simple way to keep the 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!
CORIN PILLING, UK NATIONAL DIRECTOR
ABOUT SANCTUARY UK
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries is a Christian charity that equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing.