Witness of Love: Rural Life Sunday | Mental Health Sunday

Sunday May 17, 2020 is the "Sixth Sunday Of Easter". The Witness Of Love Motif recognizes Rural Life Sunday and Mental Life Sunday. The Resolution below from the Thirtieth General Synod of the United Church Of Christ addresses the Mental Health Issue in this Witness Of Love Sunday. Mental Health Sunday WHEREAS, most people believe that mental illnesses are rare and "happen to someone else," when in fact, mental illnesses are common and widespread with an estimated 61.5 million Americans (1 in 4) experiencing some form of mental illness in a given year; WHEREAS, there continues to be strong stigma and discrimination in society against people with these brain disorders... Read more →