"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
(Matthew 6:34)
First Church Mental Health Ministry
This small group aims to develop and implement initiatives with the goal of fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, as well as providing education about mental health topics to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
If you need help
If you want to help others
Connecticut Foodshare - Distribution every other week at First Churc
MACC and Other Food Collections: Collect food donations from First Church members as needed.
Join a First Church Mission Immersion Day
Carol's Closet Collection: Donate to the interfaith paper pantry. A collection bin is in the back lobby.
Make/Serve Food for a Hands On Hartford Lunch
Make a card for essential workers
Write a letter or email to another church member to stay in touch
Messages from our Faith
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and sound judgment.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
Well-Being Resources for Children
Southern New England UCC: Resources for Children, Youth and Families
Disciples Home Ministries: COVID-19 School's Out! and other resources
SWING Education: Online Learning Resources
Dr. Becky's Try this at Home website: Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
Sesame Street: Name That Emotion with Murray!
Well-Being Resources for Adults
Interfaith Network on Mental Illness (INMI) offers tools for faith communities to better welcome, include and support people with mental illnesses and their families.
Mental Health Ministries provides educational resources to help erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities.
NAMI FaithNet is a network of members and friends of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It was established to help faith communities develop non-threatening, supportive environment for those with serious mental illness and their families.
Pathways to Promise is an interfaith cooperative that provide assistance and resources, including liturgical and educational materials, program models and caring ministry with people experiencing a mental illness and their families.
How COVID-19 Affects the Mental Health of Teenagers (article written by a teen, Aaron VanDerzee)
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