FCMI Social Justice Initiatives
Faith Connections on Mental Illness strives to serve ALL faith communities,
especially those traditionally underserved with resources and attention.

We have been honored to sponsor past programs and are always seeking means
​to partner and advance connections with our neighbors.
FCMI Social Justice Archives
Below is a summary of past programs sponsored by FCMI with links to program details. 

April 2023

Soul Shop™ for Black Churches
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Soul Shop™ for Black Churches is a one-day interactive workshop that equips faith community leaders to train their congregations to minister to those impacted by suicidal desperation.  Clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians in Black churches are invited to attend this free event.  Learn more​

Sept 2022

​Jesus and the Disinherited Book Group
September 13 - October 25, 2022

​ The Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice will be hosting a book study on Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited. The group is open to all and free of charge, thanks to a grant from Faith Connections on Mental Illness, and support from DurhamCares.  

The first session will be hybrid so people can participate online or in-person on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church... Read more​