KATE BOWLER, DUKE DIVINITY PROFESSOR, AUTHOR, MOTHER, WIFE AND CANCER SURVIVOR, INTERVIEWED BY CLAIRE BOWEN, DISCUSSES OUR TERRIBLE, BEAUTIFUL DAYS AND ALL THE IN-BETWEENS WITH CANDOR AND HUMOR MAKING A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION AND REALITY DIGESTIBLE FOR US ALL.

February 11 at noon Hospitality Suite Lunch provided ($10) Facilitated by Rev. Mace Hall. Whether you've read Kate's book(s) or not and whether you attended the Kate's talk, or not, come for an open discussion about how, as people of faith, we grapple with the good and the bad things that inevitably happen during our lives. Questions, contact Mace at PRUMConelamb@gmail.com

Sunday, February 16th 10-11am – Heritage Hall Title: “From Worried to Well: Managing Anxiety in an Anxious World” Dr. Ben Hunter, Chief Medical Officer at Skyland Trail Dr. Hunter will present on anxiety, exploring how social factors often prioritize safety and certainty over resilience. He will discuss how avoidance behaviors can drive anxiety and how challenging these behaviors is key to fostering personal growth. This session will provide an overview of diagnostic information as well as effective treatment strategies for managing common anxiety disorders.

Thursday, February 20th 6:30-8pm – The Loft Title: Raising Resilience: Parenting Anxious Kids to Bravery Workshop with Young Families Program description: Parenting is hard enough, but navigating the push-pull of supporting anxious kids makes it that much more challenging. Knowing when to encourage your child to face their fears and when to help them rest and recuperate often leaves parents feeling completely stuck. Join us as Marti Munford, clinical mental health therapist, sheds light on the formation of anxiety in kids and the powerful ways to bust it. With humor (because how can you parent without it?) and compassion, we'll discuss parental patterns that enable anxiety and engage tools that help break the cycle. Programming for Parents (recommended for parents of children through 5th grade) Register Here: https://peachtreeroadumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/592/responses/new

Sunday, March 2, 2025 12:15pm Heritage Hall Please join us for an open, honest conversation as we explore the impact of life's changes and challenges as we age. We will focus on healthy aging and discuss ways to enhance our well-being through behaviors to promote resilience and adaptation. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. Register here: https://peachtreeroadumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/578/responses/new

Reverend Mace Hall and Meredith Hydrick have an in-depth and personal conversation about anxiety. For Meredith, anxiety was always a part of life, but she finally realized that her internal feelings of being overwhelmed were on another level than most. With the right tools and support, she was able to manage her anxiety and live an abundant life.

Rev. Mace Hall interviews Isabella Moffett and her parents about disordered eating. Isabella is a great student and athlete at her local high school. Hard-working and determined by nature, she has set a course for success and happiness in her life.