The first Sunday back after the school holidays we are having what we call, ‘Mental Health Sunday’.   There are lots of reasons we do this every year, but here are 3 that are significant.

1. Mental ‘ill health’ is common.  

The statistics: at any one time, 1 in 5 people in Australia experience a diagnosable mental health condition; during our lifetime, nearly 1 in 2 of us will experience a diagnosable mental health condition.

2. The Gospel of Jesus speaks into all areas of life with grace, love and hope.

3. As a church we want to be a Community that care for those battling with mental health, and support those who care for them.

Understanding mental health and ill health, helps us love better.

This year we are looking at how our trust in Jesus helps us with our anxious thoughts.

We will be hearing stories, praying, uncovering good resources, and hearing how faith in Jesus, gives us a new perspective on our battles.

Mental Health Sunday will be a helpful time for our church, but it will also be a great Sunday to invite friends and family who may be interested in hearing a faith perspective on Anxiety.