{"id":160,"date":"2026-07-24T21:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citychurchcommunity.online\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2026-07-24T21:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:46:36","slug":"recovering-hope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/citychurchcommunity.online\/?page_id=160","title":{"rendered":"Recovering Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/recoveringhope-dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplashcropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171253\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Providing the spiritual care people facing disaster need.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovering Hope is a ministry of emotional and<br>spiritual care to address the emotional toll of the<br>COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/what-we-do\/wider-church-ministries\/global-hope\/recovering-hope\/#anchor1\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThings are so unsettled. Even the things we were trained to do or that are among our rituals we cannot do, or they don\u2019t work the same way. Instead of just plowing through, we have to also step back and take care of ourselves.\u201d<br><em>\u2013 Rev. Karl Jones, Pennsylvania<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resiliency Self-Care Workshops and Trauma Retreats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Resiliency-Self-Care-Workshops-and-Trauma-Retreats-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195122\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work includes extending emotional and spiritual care to disaster survivors, including to the caregivers who are seeking to walk with them. To that end, we are partnering with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nedca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New England Disaster Chaplains Association<\/a>&nbsp;to offer a new online workshop, along with retreats for those affected by trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/resiliency-self-care-workshop\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes need rebuilding following a disaster. So do hearts.<br>We help with both. Would you like to be part of developing<br>this important work? Join the new national network: UCC<br>Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/resiliency-self-care-workshop\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Martha-Jacobs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192738\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19 Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/COVID-19-Resources-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195125\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Churches must take appropriate health precautions in response to COVID-19. We also have a special responsibility to care for members and neighbors. Use these resources that all settings of the UCC have contributed to and may find useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/coronavirus\/\">LEarn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for individuals and churches faced with the emotional, spiritual and mental health effects of disaster.Mental Health Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for individuals looking for mental health support amid crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crisis Hotline for Suicide Prevention and Veteran Crisis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/pressrelease.cfm?id=5476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2flnks.gd%2fl%2feyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA2MjQuMjM0MDE0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5uYW1pLm9yZy9Ib21lIn0.TNHssNf4POxeNjlKF4O_wJ7O9QNWmPWeckm5U-YTn6w%2fs%2f46059993%2fbr%2f80227554518-l&amp;c=E,1,CEBv6g6y8B7wwIqLM-HkL4e1GrnhY4Afksxd0skZi1Zrj-Yo9UeSFsZzFKwlnjVY4KNOYcostDL-I2D4CIDL0v-jCrCSr0rlgDV2yq8HWVWNnys,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Center for PTSD Toolkit for Pastors and Church Leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/professional\/treat\/care\/toolkits\/clergy\/pastoralClergy.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Disaster Distress Helpline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/disaster-distress-helpline#:~:text=The%20Disaster%20Distress%20Helpline%2C%201,natural%20or%20human%2Dcaused%20disaster.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/national-helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Study on Sadness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/sadness_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trauma and Disaster Mental Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counseling.org\/knowledge-center\/mental-health-resources\/trauma-disaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Trevor Project \u2013 Saving Young LGBTQ Lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001eu42aH6ulaxLzvR8oywwtC2-78-rGnk5HVkJxKFdBIx6S8xXjDym1TGuVA_9MAh2gJ7zq5riDDXNh6WHPscCv9L600g0LjrVLS_P7IA8ZKXLtwM9AQQ53_ecrsOmzml3a6rJJqd6VHk8Kg83KaILyw==&amp;c=dRQGOo8JFVotybdEZKvfVHwBCCN_AC_ulbC7o1ScUkQpHjMY8agxSg==&amp;ch=wWVZKIMLDQQNcbTkfeRFMTx6OVDRB0WqhbkQrF-ASX2V2ZmW4khrNA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001eu42aH6ulaxLzvR8oywwtC2-78-rGnk5HVkJxKFdBIx6S8xXjDym1TGuVA_9MAh2imo-Eg79yP1gksy8ouU_7HrahnQSRhIIOnCThVs2_JzNy7NydTrHRG6GtfvGjY8lRE0DVTsrUzV1mtLAnxFUvbitJN0zwZgO&amp;c=dRQGOo8JFVotybdEZKvfVHwBCCN_AC_ulbC7o1ScUkQpHjMY8agxSg==&amp;ch=wWVZKIMLDQQNcbTkfeRFMTx6OVDRB0WqhbkQrF-ASX2V2ZmW4khrNA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a>Intimate Partner Violence Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for individuals amid abusive relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/recovering_hope_intimate_partner_violence_resources\">View<\/a>Faithfully Facing Dying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A six-week guide:&nbsp;<em>Faithfully Facing Dying: A Lenten Study Guide on Critical Issues and Decisions for the Members of the United Church of Christ<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/what-we-do\/justice-local-church-ministries\/justice\/health-and-wholeness-advocacy-ministries\/health-care-justice\/faithfully_facing_dying\/\">View<\/a>Videos for Relaxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Videos for individuals to practice meditation and for churches to use in their congregations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovering Hope Meditation Video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gKsjAF9vwv0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three-Minute Animated Video on Empathy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCC Community Care Space Meditation Videos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL6VgfHt6zEy5PLCS0aPibOsoeXuQOl4PC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a>Resources in Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources for our Spanish speaking neighbors in need of trauma support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAMHSA Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/es\/coping\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAMHSA Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.samhsa.gov\/product\/Tips-for-Survivors-of-a-Disaster-or-Other-Traumatic-Event-Managing-Stress-Spanish-Version-\/SMA13-4776SPANISH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More About Recovering Hope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past months, millions of people have been impacted directly and indirectly. Many have lost loved ones, community, homes, jobs or livelihoods. Incidences of suicide and domestic violence have risen. Adding stress: civil unrest and persistent injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dependence on pastors and other church leaders has increased astronomically and is causing them extraordinary levels of stress. Pastors are being required to navigate their own personal and familial situations while also bearing the weight of those who are looking to them for support, direction, and answers to questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, UCC national staff across ministries, Conference staff, Conference Disaster Coordinators, UCC Disaster Chaplains and others have come together to create and consolidate resources that may provide relief related to stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters.The growing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.org\/ucc-emotional-care-in-disaster-team\/\">UCC Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster Team<\/a>&nbsp;is building on work the UCC already was doing to extend care to survivors of natural and human-caused disasters. UCC pastors, chaplains, pastoral counselors, mental health providers and other spiritual and emotional care practitioners, conference and association leaders are all prospective participants in the network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing the spiritual care people facing disaster need. Recovering Hope is a ministry of emotional andspiritual care to address the emotional toll of theCOVID-19 pandemic and other disasters. Read more \u201cThings are so unsettled. Even the things we were trained to do or that are among our rituals we cannot do, or they don\u2019t work the same way. Instead of just plowing through, we have to also step back and take care of ourselves.\u201d\u2013 Rev. 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