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The Trump Administration's action to separate families is an egregious act. The trauma inflicted on these families, and especially the children, will have long-lasting effects. As a group that recognizes the impact of mental illness in our society, The UCC Mental Health Network is speaking out on behalf of those who have no voice. The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network strongly

Recently I heard someone tell how the word �hate� is like a swear word in their household. They talked about how the idea of hate can often be used to give license to do bad or cruel things. I was completely on board (and in fact, came home and told my husband that we should have a similar rule with the child who is due to be born in the next few weeks). I remember as a child feeling that

written by David Finnegan-Hosey �Saul clothed David with his armor; he put a bronze helmet on his head and clothed him with a coat of mail. David strapped Saul's sword over the armor, and he tried in vain to walk, for he was not used to them. Then David said to Saul, �I cannot walk with these; for I am not used to them.� So David removed them.� -- 1 Samuel 17:38�39 Like a record groove

Written by Bob Griggs This is my first post on our United Church of Christ Mental Health Network blog. I am honored to be part of the group writing for this blog. I believe that my own experience with mental illness and recovery� my diagnosis is major depression and anxiety disorder � will allow me to make a contribution to our ongoing dialogue around mental health issues. I also want to

written by Craig Rennebohm Alfred North Whitehead images the spirit moving through the �interstices of the brain.� The brain is far from a solid thing. Beneath the skull are hundreds of billions of cells in a rich sea of chemical soup. Cells range from simple in composition and shape to highly complex in form and function. No cell actually touches another. We are not hard wired; information

written by Kirk Moore I'm often present to preside at baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Often it is for people I haven't known for long and for people with a wide range of religious beliefs. Once I was at a rehearsal for a wedding. I hadn't known the family long, but even in the short time we had developed a lovely rapport. During a conversation with some of the wedding party, one person

written by Rachael Keefe � the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. John 14:26 I like stories of all kinds. I�m an avid reader of a variety of genres, though I have a particular fondness of urban fantasy. There�s something wonderful about the temporary escape from reality a good novel or