Faith leaders play an essential role in bringing communities together to promote connectedness—faith, hope, and life (http://www.faith-hope-life.org/)—and provide support to those who may be struggling or in crisis. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire country, and physical distancing mandates in place in many states and communities, faith leaders are now challenged with a new reality—finding alternate ways to bring their communities together and provide care and support from a distance. Especially now during this difficult time, faith leaders can make a tremendous positive impact on the wellbeing of their congregations by building virtual opportunities for social connectedness and community. 

Join the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s (Action Alliance) (https://theactionalliance.org/) Faith Communities Task Force on April 30 at 2:00 pm ET for a free 1-hour webinar to learn about Strengthening Faith Community Connectedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Participants will: 

• Hear from a distinguished and diverse group of faith leaders to learn about how they are using technology to strengthen connectedness and support virtually. 

• Connect with each other to share personal experiences and ideas for holding online religious services, convening groups virtually, and providing support to those who are struggling.

• Learn about how to integrate the Action Alliance’s National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Life (www.PrayFaithHopeLife.org) (May 15-17, 2020) into their efforts to help communities wherever they pray. 

For more information:
•	National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: https://theactionalliance.org/
•	Faith Communities Task Force: https://theactionalliance.org/task-force/faith-communities
•	National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Life: www.PrayFaithHopeLife.org
•	Faith.Hope.Life. Campaign: http://www.faith-hope-life.org/

Webinar Speakers:

Rev. Talitha Arnold, Senior Minister, United Church of Santa Fe

Chaplain Glen L. Bloomstrom, Director, Faith Community Engagement, LivingWorks Education, Inc.

Dr. Carla Debnam, LCPC, First Lady, Morning Star Baptist Church; and Executive Director, Renaissance Christian Counseling Center

Dr. Melinda Moore, Action Alliance Faith Communities Task Force Private Sector Co-Lead; and Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University

Rabbi Daniel Roberts, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Emanu El