Installation of Rev. Bill Davis - Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
An installation service was held yesterday, Sunday, December 4, 2016 during worship at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Northglenn.
Congratulations to Bill and the congregation at Good Shepherd!
Leadership Retreat - Courageous Listening with Steve Yamaguchi
Teaching Elders, Ruling Elders, CREs, fellowships, church members, and youth joined together this weekend at Highlands Camp & Retreat Center to listen as Steve Yamaguchi spoke about Courageous Listening.
Presbytery Assembly at Green Mountain - October 25, 2016
Thank you to Green Mountain Presbyterian Church for hosting the October 25th Assembly Meeting.
Rachel Yates new position
Tamron Keith and Rachel Yates (Denver Presbytery), will jointly lead the department until a new director is hired. Keith serves as associate director for administration and Yates as associate director for program for Presbyterian World Mission Agency.
Congratulations, Rachel!
Ordination Service - Brian Lays
On Sunday, August 28, 2016, Brian Lays was ordained into ministry at a service held at Wellshire Presbyterian Church.
Brian has accepted a position as Associate Pastor, Director of Congregational Ministries with Independence Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Blessings to you in your ministry, Brian.
Mental Health Initiative - First Aid Training and More
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a groundbreaking, internationally recognized evidence-based training program committed to empowering individuals to identify, understand and respond to those in mental health and substance abuse crises. MHFA encompasses two curricula: a core program tailored for adults called Adult Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid, a training program for adults that work with youth. Each are available as interactive 8-hours courses and can be conducted as a one-day seminar or across multiple days to accommodate tight schedules.
Here's what you can expect to learn at the training:
- What are common mental health disorders? What do they look and feel like?
- Typical vs. Atypical youth development (Youth MHFA)
- Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse emergencies
- A five-step action plan to connect people in crisis to support systems
- Myth busting and fact sharing about mental health and emotional challenges
- Non-judgmental communication and listening skills
- Local, state, and national behavioral health resources
- The aims of Mental Health First Aid are to:
Reduce stigma
- Create a common language around mental health
- Help to preserve life when a person may be a danger to self or others
- Help others identify, prevent or intervene early when mental health challenges occur
- Promote and enhance recovery
TENTATIVE UPCOMING EVENTS:
2016
October 25th—Pre-Assembly at 3:30 p.m.– 5 p.m. Intro to Mental Health First Aid
November 17th—Mental Health First Aid Training - REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
2017—Tentative
February 15th—Mental Health First Aid Training
March 28th—Intro to Soul Shop
April 27th—Soul Shop
May 23rd—Pre-Assembly De-Escalation Training
October 24th—Pre-Assembly Dealing with Personality Disorders in Congregations
For printable flyer, click here.
For more information, contact Rev. Loye Troxler at 303-761-8882