Rest & Renewal Retreat

Rest & Renewal Retreat: Ministering in an Age of Mental Health

Saturday, February 3rd, 9am-3pm at Our Saviors Lutheran, Everett

We are noticing the burden of mental health overwhelming many of those in our churches and broader communities. How are we being called to respond to these instances where and when we notice them? As lay leaders called to care for the children, youth and adults in our congregations, how are we navigating this important dynamic?

The retreat will provide space for learning, reflection, and embodied practices to accompany all of us who are working toward wellness in ourselves, our communities of faith, and the world. How is the Spirit calling us, and those we we minister alongside of, to wholistic healing for the body, mind and spirit? After all, we know that caring for ourselves holistically, allows us to better care for others.

Hear from various leaders and practitioners in this field, including: 

• Certified Mental Health Therapist, Justus D'Addario
  Justus has worked in community mental health for five years and has been in private practice for 13 years (Renton Family Therapy). He specializes in attachment and Lifespan Integration. He has been meditating and practicing tai chi for over two decades and attends St Matthews Lutheran, Renton.
  
• Certified Mental Health Therapist, Ruth Foster Koth
  Ruth Foster Koth is a Clinical Social Worker in the University of Washington Medical Center system. She counsels patients in coping with chronic illness, emotional eating and managing complex medical systems. In her private practice, she cherishes walking alongside clients as they improve their mental health. She attends Faith Lutheran, Seattle.
• Rev Kacey Hahn
  Pastor at St Matthews, Renton, Kacey will present "Spirituality of Body & Breath."
• Rev. Shannyn Fuerst 
  Pastor of Faith Lutheran, Seattle, Shannyn will address "Spirituality of Health & Wellness." 

Registration: FREE for those whose church purchased the Congregational Bundle; $50 otherwise. A healthy lunch and snacks provided

REGISTER HERE