Welcome to The Sanctuary Blog, where we open up important conversations about mental health and faith, exploring the discomfort of real life experiences and giving them space to breathe. Our aim is to create a platform that closes the silent space where shame and confusion have thrived and instead makes room to do the important work of thinking well about mental health, theologically.
Anxiety
Prayers for this Season
PRAYERS FROM THE SANCTUARY TEAM One way of remaining grounded in hope and peace during anxious times is by continuing to pray. The team at
March 26, 2020
Audio Resources
Because We Hunkered Down
A POEM BY MALCOLM GUITE “Because We Hunkered Down” is from Malcolm Guite’s 2016 collection, Parable and Paradox, and is featured in The Sanctuary Course. As we hunker
March 26, 2020
Anxiety
Meditation and Self-Care During COVID-19
A MEDITATION BY HILLARY MCBRIDE Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride wrote and recorded a grounding meditation designed for those who may be experiencing heightened anxiety or
March 17, 2020
Church
Santa Ono
Episode Description: The University of British Columbia’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Santa Ono, shares candidly about his own mental health journey and how faith and
March 17, 2020
Blog
A Theology of Mental Health
Thank you for following along on The Sanctuary Blog! We’re delighted to be sharing posts from a range of insightful contributors who draw from their
March 4, 2020
Depression
Malcolm Guite
Episode Description: Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite discusses the intersection of faith, mental health, and literature. He shares his journey, some of his newest
February 19, 2020
Blog
Suffering Hope
Those of us within the Christian faith have an exciting and important role to play in the nurturing and recovery of mental health. When people
February 12, 2020
Church
John Swinton
Episode Description: Practical theologian Rev. Dr. John Swinton talks about faith, mental health, and all the ways in which our culture, particularly Church culture, can
January 29, 2020
Blog
Words Matter
“People these days pop a Xanax instead of reaching for their Bibles.” Blood rushed to my cheeks, and I felt the familiar heat of shame
January 27, 2020
Blog
Welcome to The Sanctuary Blog
Welcome to The Sanctuary Blog, where we open up important conversations about mental health and faith, exploring the discomfort of real life experiences and giving
January 27, 2020
Anxiety
Prayers for this Season
PRAYERS FROM THE SANCTUARY TEAM One way of remaining grounded in hope and peace during anxious times is by continuing to pray. The team at
March 26, 2020
Audio Resources
Because We Hunkered Down
A POEM BY MALCOLM GUITE “Because We Hunkered Down” is from Malcolm Guite’s 2016 collection, Parable and Paradox, and is featured in The Sanctuary Course. As we hunker
March 26, 2020
Anxiety
Meditation and Self-Care During COVID-19
A MEDITATION BY HILLARY MCBRIDE Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride wrote and recorded a grounding meditation designed for those who may be experiencing heightened anxiety or
March 17, 2020
Church
Santa Ono
Episode Description: The University of British Columbia’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Santa Ono, shares candidly about his own mental health journey and how faith and
March 17, 2020
Blog
A Theology of Mental Health
Thank you for following along on The Sanctuary Blog! We’re delighted to be sharing posts from a range of insightful contributors who draw from their
March 4, 2020
The purpose of The Sanctuary Blog is to raise awareness and start conversations about mental health in the Church. Consequently, The Sanctuary Blog is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. If you feel you may need medical or mental health advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
