RECOVERING LAMENT TOGETHER: COMMUNAL GRIEF, FAITH, AND MENTAL HEALTH

Rev. Dr. Charlie Charles
Grief is not only personal—it is communal. Churches and communities carry unspoken losses from events like the pandemic, conflict, and cultural change. This workshop explores how unprocessed communal grief impacts mental and spiritual health, and how the recovery of biblical lament can help communities name their pain, rediscover their voice, and move toward hope-filled action. Participants will engage Scripture, real-world examples, and a shared practice of communal lament.