The Rev. Edward Cardoza estimates that the volume of calls, messages and texts from members of his St. Mark\u2019s Episcopal Church increased 20-fold over the past year. Most read something like this: \u201cI\u2019m sure you\u2019re really busy and don\u2019t have time, but if you do, would you have time for a conversation?\u201d<\/p>\n
People who had been sober for 10 or 15 years worried they might start drinking again. Some mentioned suicide. Couples who rarely argued were yelling at each other.<\/p>\n
When the church resumed in-person services June 13, a new tension emerged: surprisingly angry reactions from some members to any pandemic-related safeguards that remained in place. Other clergy he talked to have seen similar levels of acrimony.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Interesting to see new approach\u2019s being taken to deal with mental health. Churches and communities of faith seem to be stepping up! #MentalHealthMatters<\/a> #FaithCommunities<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/L66dtujR3p<\/a><\/p>\n — Dario Anselmo (@DarioAnselmoMN) July 22, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n