The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of stress in our community at large. Individuals who provide social emotional support to others can find themselves often pouring into others while remaining depleted themselves. This group aims to provide a safe and affirming space for members of the clergy to express their concerns and fill their vessels, so they can be effective leaders in their respective faith based community. Churches everywhere have experienced significant levels of adjustment due to the pandemic and self-care of clergy is often an under-appreciated topic of conversation and aspect of service

 Jessica Smedley, PsyD is a psychologist and trained   seminarian whose research examines intersectionality of   trauma and faith.  Dr Smedley is offering this space to give   our clergy a unique opportunity to collectively explore, share, and remind them that self-care is imperative them as they  are essential during this pandemic as well.