Center for Faith and Health Transformation

Risking Connection in Faith Communities
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 UTC
Thursday, April 16 and Thursday, April 23, 2026

9am to 4pm both days. Attendees must attend both days and be prepared to actively participate with screens on.

Risking Connection in Faith Communities is a course for faith leaders of all religious traditions on understanding what trauma is, how it affects us, and how faith leaders can mobilize their faith and spiritual resources to support healing and create a healing engaged congregation.

By the end of this course, you will:

Understand how trauma affects behavior and how faith, love and care can be mobilized for healing

Learn how to manage crises in healing-centered ways

Integrate self-care and self-awareness practices into your leadership

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Contact Octavia Tyson at octavia.tyson@cityofchicago.org.
